The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

The World Cup beer sales controversy in Qatar, explained

What's going on here with beer at the World Cup in Qatar? We explain.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022

A look at the stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

These are the stadiums for the 2022 World Cup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022

England legend makes Jude Bellingham prediction amid major Chelsea and Arsenal transfer decision

Chelsea news: Jude Bellingham looks set to start for England at the World Cup in Qatar as speculation over his future continues

Football London · Nov 18, 2022

Qatar’s World Cup is an insult to us LGBT fans, but the bigots will lose

A World Cup, hosted by an oil-producing state, in a part of the world not traditionally considered a footballing powerhouse and where same-sex relations are illegal. Welcome to USA ‘94, held a decade before the Supreme Court struck down America’s last anti-sodomy laws.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022

Virgin suspends gender neutral uniform policy on flights to Qatar 'to protect staff'

Virgin Atlantic introduced a "fluid" approach in September, with workers given the green light to wear badges announcing their pronouns and passengers able to add gender neutral markers to their tickets.

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

RTE's Tony O'Donoghue 'interrupted by police' while filming in Qatar ahead of World Cup

Speaking on RTE Two's coverage of Ireland v Norway on Thursday evening, Tony told how he was interrupted by police while trying to film a piece to camera

Dublin Live · Nov 18, 2022

New Three Lions lyrics in full as song gets Christmas re-write ahead of World Cup

The famous ‘Three Lions’ song has been rewritten for a special one-off Christmas version ahead of the first ever winter World Cup in Qatar over the next month

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

David Beckham breaks silence on £150m Qatar ambassador role amid growing criticism

England and Manchester United legend David Beckham is one of the Qatar World Cup's big-name ambassadors but human rights and LGBT+ groups have criticised his involvement

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup beer sales banned as Ronaldo jets in

DOHA: World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in a stunning u-turn just two days before kickoff as Cristiano Ronaldo prepared to jet in to Qatar.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022

Why the late decision? Fans banned from buying alcohol at World Cup stadiums

The decision was taken in consultation with the host country authorities.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022