The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Aldo's Malta magic, celebrating with the fans and why he has no interest in the World Cup

John Aldridge scored his first two competitive goals for Ireland in a 1989 visit to Malta, in a game that sealed a first ever World Cup qualification for Ireland.

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Football fever in Qatar

DOHA -- Throngs of football supporters from Qatar and overseas filled Doha's largest market on Friday ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup, which kicks off Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 19, 2022

Time to get the ball rolling on a ‘World Cup like no other’

It’s an understatement to say that Qatar 2022 will be a “World Cup like no other”. as the showpiece 64-game FIFA tournament kicks off.

The New Daily · Nov 19, 2022

FIFA president blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Western critics of World Cup host Qatar

FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.

France 24 · Nov 19, 2022

UK Government must ‘pull its weight’ to protect Qatar workers – TUC

Qatari employers are ‘out of control’, the Trade Union Congress has warned on the eve of the World Cup.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Gianni Infantino launches extraordinary rant against western ‘hypocrisy’ over Qatar World Cup criticism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino this morning launched a remarkable defence of Qatar and the most controversial World Cup in history, accusing Western critics of gross hypocrisy.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

Micah Richards casts eye over two Gareth Southgate stalwarts amid "trust" fears

England are among the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar but questions remain over some of their personnel ahead of the opening game - with Harry Maguire among them

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Huge scale of workers' 'forced labour' abuse in Qatar uncovered on the eve of World Cup

The UK's Trade Union Congress (TUC) says it has found evidence of widespread wage theft and workers forced to pay extortionate recruitment fees in order to help the Gulf State prepare for the tournament

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Gianni Infantino insists FIFA is ‘200 per cent’ in control of the World Cup after last-minute stadium beer ban

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted he feels ”200 percent in control” of the World Cup after the governing body changed its policy on selling alcohol inside stadiums in Qatar 48 hours before the opening match.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

Qatar World Cup: Start times for every match and how to watch

DOHA, Qatar — For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is heading to the Middle East for a fall tournament highlighting soccer's best.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 19, 2022