The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Bangladesh gearing up to support Argentina in World Cup final

Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday’s championship game in Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022

World Cup 2022 briefing: Qatar’s big show comes to an end

Despite the grimness surrounding Fifa’s often tawdry but carefully buffed spectacle, the tournament has shone on one front

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup

DOHA: Croatia beat injury-hit Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after again surpassing expectations following their run to the final in 2018.

Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022

Karim Benzema brutally snubs France president after "awkward" Didier Deschamps response

Karim Benzema received an invite from France president Emmanuel Macron to travel to Qatar on Sunday on a private jet having missed the World Cup finals through injury

Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Kevin Baxter: Morocco won something much more valuable than third place at World Cup — respect

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Croatia's World Cup team got bronze medals Saturday, the players lining up patiently to cross a platform where they received their awards from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after their 2-1 victory over Morocco in the tournament's consolation game.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022

Chelsea can sign £1.7m transfer bargain in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang repeat and see off Arsenal

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have the chance to secure a summer target in a cheap deal for a player who impressed at the World Cup in Qatar

Football London · Dec 17, 2022

Croatia beat Morocco to take third place at World Cup in Qatar

Croatia saw off Morocco 2-1 on Saturday night to claim third place at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022

Modric says he’ll keep playing for Croatia after Qatar World Cup

Captain, 37, says he will continue international career after Croatia clinches third spot in tournament in Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2022

Morocco Coach: We Made a Great Achievement, We Want to Do it Again

Morocco will leave Qatar proud and happy after becoming the first African or Arabic team to reach the last four at a World Cup but they should strive for more in the future, coach Walid Regragui said on Saturday. Morocco were beaten 2-1 by Croatia on Saturday in the third-place…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Luka Modric still keen to play on for Croatia after World Cup third place

The 37-year-old starred for his country in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022