Germany’s protest will reverberate down the years and generations Even if Hansi Flick’s side go out in the World Cup group stage after the 2-1 defeat by Japan, some things just matter more The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022
Spain vs Costa Rica Highlights: Spain start World Cup campaign with a 7-0 win against Costa Rica NEW DELHI: Favourites Spain shot a warning to their rivals by hammering Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday in their opening Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Thumama stadium in Qatar. The winning margin was Spain's biggest ever at a World Cup. And it was… The Times of India · Nov 23, 2022
Jackson Irvine unsure of the merits of OneLove armbands at World Cup The midfielder said the LGBTQ+ community think message is ‘vague’ while Football Australia was noncommittal on Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022
What Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu did at full-time amid shock Japan World Cup win over Germany Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu played a huge role from the bench in Japan's World Cup win over Germany in Qatar Football London · Nov 23, 2022
Germany and Joshua Kimmich seek redemption for dismal defence in 2018 Joshua Kimmich has said Germany’s defence of the World Cup in 2018 was ‘terrible’ as they prepare to face familiar foes in the Japan side The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022
Saudi Arabia defy expectations in Argentina giant-killing and record first World Cup upset ARGENTINA 1-2 SAUDI ARABIA: The Arab nation pulled off the biggest shock of the World Cup so far as Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari cancelled out Lionel Messi's penalty Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022
Budweiser to give beer it can’t sell at World Cup to eventual winners Budweiser has announced that the alcoholic beer it cannot sell in stadiums in Qatar will go to the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022
Argentina’s Nicolás Tagliafico: ‘I learned at the last World Cup not to look ahead’ The Argentina left-back tells Sid Lowe about big expectations, the team’s unbeaten run and how Copa América success changed Lionel Messi The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Gareth Bale’s penalty rescues point for Wales in World Cup opener with USA An 82nd-minute penalty from Gareth Bale secured a 1-1 draw for Wales against USA, who took the lead in the first half through Timothy Weah The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Robert Lewandowski towers over Qatar as he chases World Cup legacy As one of the faces of the tournament, the Poland striker is keen to make his mark and shrug off past disappointments The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Australia’s Awer Mabil: ‘Football has been my life’s guide’ The player whose penalty ultimately took the Socceroos to the World Cup tells Sid Lowe about his incredible journey from Kenya to Qatar The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Chaos and anger at Fifa’s fan festival on Qatar’s ‘extraordinary day’ Disturbing scenes at Al Bidda Park as the hosts faced Ecuador only added to the controversies at this World Cup The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022
World Cup opening ceremony: six things we learned in Qatar Morgan Freeman and BTS were star attractions at the opening ceremony while Gianni Infantino stayed silent until the last moment The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022
World Cup Group G preview: Buoyant Brazil out to end 20-year wait for glory in Qatar BRAZIL have as good a chance as any of lifting the World Cup. The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022 Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Never count Germany out – anything can happen’ Defender tells Jacob Steinberg about ‘scary’ Brazil, leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid and donating his World Cup earnings to help children in Sierra Leone
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022 Wales, the 1958 World Cup and Pelé: Terry Medwin reflects at age 90 Winger and his wife, Joyce, discuss the ‘amazing days’ he had with the national team and Spurs – plus those lost caps
Football London · Nov 20, 2022 Portugal, France, Uruguay and more World Cup fixtures Crystal Palace stars could feature in The Premier League is on hold until Boxing Day but Crystal Palace stars Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew will be playing for World Cup glory in Qatar before then
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 Fact check: 11 eye-catching lines from Gianni Infantino’s speech in Qatar Fifa’s president told the world he feels Arab, African, gay and disabled, while the media are racist hypocrites. So how accurate was his World Cup monologue?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 How Senegal’s ‘crazy bunch’ stunned France in World Cup upset for the ages In an extract from a new book Philippe Auclair revisits the day Roger Lemerre’s all-conquering side fell to earth in 2002
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: the value of preparation time in Qatar Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament. Here is a taster to set the scene as the big kick-off looms
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 From robot VARs to air-cooling: nine things to look out for at Qatar 2022 A look at some of the unusual, innovative and less palatable features of the coming World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022 Fans paid to attend World Cup by Qatar have daily allowance cancelled Fans who have travelled to Qatar as part of a controversial paid-for supporters programme have been told by Qatari authorities that their cash has been cut
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022 Denmark manager calls for change in way World Cup hosts are chosen The Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, has said he hopes the process through which Qatar was awarded the World Cup is never repeated
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022 David Beckham claims World Cup will be platform for progress and tolerance David Beckham, who is reportedly being paid £150m by the Qataris, is facing further criticism for claiming the World Cup will be a platform for progress
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022 The Socceroos’ $1.3bn Qatar training base is beyond luxurious, but also a symbol of World Cup’s wider issues The team’s opulent surroundings give them the best chance of success, but can’t disguise some of the uneasy questions around Qatar’s tournament