‘I feel very good’: Argentina’s Lionel Messi ahead of Saudi match
Messi had caused alarm over the weekend by failing to show for scheduled team training at the Qatar World Cup 2022.
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Qatar World Cup: Netherlands strike late to beat Senegal
Gakpo and Klaassen score late goals to sink African champions and fire the Oranje to joint-top spot in group A.
England’s Saka and Bellingham sparkle in win over Iran
England outclassed Iran with a score of 6-2 in Monday's Group B opener in Doha.
The US guide to World Cup 2022 in Qatar
Al Jazeera answers some key questions as US men's team makes its first World Cup appearance since 2014.
England put six past Iran in dominant opening display
England were in fine form as they breezed past an uninspired Iran side at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.
Iran refuse to sing national anthem in World Cup opener
The national team shows support for the anti-government protests taking place after Mahsa Amini's death.
‘Say her name, Mahsa Amini’: Iran protests arrive at World Cup
Iran football fans use the Iran-England match to raise their voices in support of those protesting in their country.
In conversation with Qatari stand-up comedian Hamad al-Amari
Qatari comedian Hamad al-Amari believes the tournament will showcase the culture of Qatar and the Middle East.
European teams: Won’t wear ‘One Love’ armband at World Cup
The climbdown by seven teams following a FIFA threat came just before some captains were expected to wear the armbands.
BBC relegates World Cup opening ceremony to online coverage
Pundits on the main broadcast talked about human rights instead of airing the inclusivity-themed ceremony.
Reflecting on a modern Qatar during a World Cup game with friends
Friends discuss how much their country has changed while watching their home team Qatar take on Ecuador.
Photos: All the action from Ecuador’s World Cup win over Qatar
World Cup 2022 begins with a 2-0 victory for Ecuador over the hosts, Qatar.
Hosts Qatar overwhelmed by Ecuador in opening World Cup match
Ecuador put two unanswered goals past Qatar for victory in the World Cup's opening match.
FIFA earns record $7.5bn revenue for Qatar World Cup
The earnings from this World Cup cycle are $1bn more than those generated from the 2018 tournament in Russia.
Mohammed Salim: The ‘bare-footed Indian’ who wowed Celtic
India's first footballer to play for a European club made history without ever wearing a pair of football boots.
Benzema’s injury pullout a blow to France World Cup chances
The Ballon D'Or awardee has been one of the world's best strikers in recent years.
World Cup 2022: Qatar vs Ecuador match preview
Hosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.
World leaders descend on Qatar for World Cup 2022 kickoff
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda's Paul Kagame, Palestine's Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.
Qatar gears up for FIFA World Cup equity market boom
Historically, equity markets of FIFA World Cup hosts have outperformed peers. Qatar is set to do the same.
Ten players missing out on World Cup 2022 due to injury
Here are some players who helped their teams qualify but miss the flight due to an injury.