The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

World Cup 2022 briefing: will Spain and Germany hit heights on day four?

Four European contenders for the trophy step into the fray a day after favourites Argentina came unstuck

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

World Cup 2022 key events: Historic Saudi win on day 3 in Qatar

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina, nil all for Denmark vs Tunisia and Mexico vs Poland, while France wins over Australia.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022

Rainbow flags are getting more pushback at World Cup, despite FIFA promises

Attempts to ban the universal symbol for LGBTQ rights at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have drawn in the highest levels of the US government, as fans continue to turn up at matches with rainbow flags in support of the community.

Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022

Qatar hotel has most expensive beer with jaw-dropping £26k price for World Cup final

Alcohol consumption is strictly controlled in World Cup hosts Qatar, with beer only available in hotels and the FIFA fan zones for the duration of the tournament

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

Today at the World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina and France start in style

One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history took place in Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2022

Michelle Kaufman: Americans finally get why the World Cup is so great, and why it hurts so much to tie

No, Qatar should not be hosting the World Cup. No, it isn’t right that fans can’t drink beer and players can’t wear rainbow arm bands at this World Cup.

Miami Herald · Nov 22, 2022

Brazilian journalist at World Cup says regional flag mistaken for LGBTQ symbol

A journalist covering the soccer World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday said local police hassled him outside a stadium after a regional Brazilian flag was mistaken for an LGBTQ pride flag.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

Vincent Kompany jokes Cristiano Ronaldo would not get in his Burnley team: ‘We need players who can run’

Kompany was speaking as a pundit on the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the Qatar World Cup

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022