The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Shock win over Argentina culturally ‘significant moment for all Saudis’

The PA news agency spoke with Saudi Arabian fans based in the UK following their team’s unexpected 2-1 win in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Time after time: World Cup’s record match durations after new Fifa directive

A Fifa directive to referees to include all ‘unnatural lost time’ is leading to record match durations at the Qatar World Cup, with England’s win against Iran lasting a record 117 minutes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

World Cup fans in awe of Qatar's £14.1billion ultra-luxury airport with spa and pool

Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar has been wowing FIFA World Cup fans with luxurious features that saw it won the Skytrax World Best Airport in 2021 and 2022

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

We tracked down the Wales fan who went viral belting out Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau on live TV

Dwynwen Morgan's trip to the World Cup is actually part of her honeymoon – and she got together with her husband at Euro 2016

Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022

World Cup 2022: inside the visitor accommodation in Qatar, from £4000-a-night hotels to luxury cruise liners

The Qatar World Cup has attracted widespread controversy — and its accommodation options are no exception

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

What happened to Christian Eriksen and why did the Denmark star collapse?

The former Tottenham midfielder set his sights on a third World Cup in Qatar, as football.london delves into his stunning footballing comeback.

Football London · Nov 22, 2022

Where is the World Cup being held in 2026?

The Qatar World Cup got under way this week as 32 teams battle it out on football’s biggest stage

Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia fans mock Lionel Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo reference after Argentina win

Lionel Messi's Argentina were humbled by Saudi Arabia in their opening group game of the Qatar World Cup and face a battle to make the knockout stages of the tournament

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage

When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took his seat next to the FIFA president at the World Cup opener in Qatar, it capped a remarkable turnabout in his fortunes - even before the Saudi team put a new feather in his cap by beating Argentina on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Richarlison responds to furious criticism of Neymar for 'arrogant' Brazil kit change

Brazil are the favourites to win the Qatar World Cup and their talisman Neymar has been called arrogant by a German newspaper - something team-mate Richarlison disputes

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022