The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Teenager Kuol buzzing about World Cup

Garang Kuol is buzzing at the prospect of becoming Australia's youngest player at a World Cup as the 18-year-old prepares to travel with the Socceroos to Qatar.

AAP · Nov 9, 2022

Mikel Arteta demands ‘focus’ from Arsenal stars as World Cup looms

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his players heading to the World Cup to remain focused on club matters as they prepare for their final two games before travelling to Qatar.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

Mikel Arteta delivers optimistic injury update for Takehiro Tomiyasu with Arsenal in contact with Japan team

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed Takehiro Tomiyasu’s injury is not “a big issue” and he should be fit to play for Japan at the World Cup in Qatar this month.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

Ecuador cleared to play at World Cup after CAS ruling on ‘ineligible’ player Byron Castillo

The national team’s manager has also hit out at organisers for bringing forward the opening match against Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

England's WAGs warned about Qatar's strict internet laws before World Cup

An expert met the wives and girlfriends of England footballers to teach them about the dangers of online hacking in Qatar. Access to certain websites is blocked in the Gulf state

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

USA's "Be The Change" campaign explained as players given Qatar human rights briefings

USA will head to the World Cup in Qatar fully aware of the human right violations in the country having spent the last 18 months getting weekly briefings and talks from experts

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Ireland captain Katie McCabe will not go to this year's World Cup in Qatar

Qatar’s gay rights record is not a good look for football, the Ireland captain said

Dublin Live · Nov 8, 2022

A top Qatar ambassador just said homosexuality is 'damage in the mind' less than 2 weeks before a controversial World Cup

The remarks of Qatar's World Cup ambassador heightening concerns about the safety of LGBT+ supporters at the tournament.

Fortune · Nov 8, 2022

Ange Postecoglou won't rest Celtic's World Cup stars as he makes 'business as normal' pledge

Celtic have had a number of players called up for the 2022 Qatar World Cup

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Samuel Eto’o makes bold World Cup prediction as he tips all-African final

Samuel Eto’o believes African teams will deliver on their “potential” and win the World Cup in Qatar.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022