Ronaldo takes field in Qatar for first World Cup training session
Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in Doha marks the Portuguese captain’s fifth — and possibly final — World Cup appearance.
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France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury
Star forward hurt the quadriceps on his left thigh during a training session on Saturday and will need weeks to recover.
European World Cup teams set to defy FIFA with rainbow armbands
Danish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.
Children in Syria’s Idlib hold their own World Cup
Hundreds of children take part in opening ceremony for their own World Cup in rebel-held nortwestern Syria.
The 10 stars for whom Qatar will likely be their last World Cup
From Messi to Suarez to Benzema, these are the prominent players likely to make final bow in top competition.
FIFA president slams Western ‘hypocrisy’ over Qatar criticism
In fiery news conference, Gianni Infantino said Western countries were not in a position to give 'moral lessons'.
What the World Cup means to foreign residents of Qatar
From feeling proud to complaining about construction, foreign residents describe what they think about the event.
Beer, sport, men: Inside the ‘Holy Trinity’ of alcohol marketing
Men have traditionally been the common link between sport and booze, but times are changing.
Messi skips World Cup training camp as Argentina hit by injuries
Argentinian footballers Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez were sent home due to injuries ahead of the team's debut.
World Cup 2022 team preview: Costa Rica
The 2014 quarter-finalists have a habit of punching above their weight at World Cups.
Shoomilah, Shoomilah: Rise of Qatar’s unofficial football anthem
The song will resound across Qatar as the national team makes its World Cup debut on November 20.
Can France defend their World Cup title in Qatar?
Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.
World Cup 2018: First final for Croatia, second title for France
As was the case in the last World Cup, the holders were knocked out in the first round.
World Cup fans ready to party despite beer ban in Qatar stadiums
Sudden ruling by the government to halt all beer sales at stadiums welcomed by some fans as others criticise the timing.
Man Utd ‘initiate steps’ following explosive Ronaldo interview
The Portugal forward's future at Manchester United is in doubt after he said he felt 'betrayed' by the English club.
European clubs dominate squads at World Cup 2022
Nearly three-quarters of footballers at the first World Cup in the Middle East play in European teams.
All 32 football kits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
From Argentina to Wales and Qatar, we take a look at the home kits that will be on display in the tournament.
World Cup 2014: When Germany humiliated Brazil at home
The tournament was held in 12 stadiums across Brazil, with the final at the historic Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
Can Messi-led Argentina go all the way at World Cup 2022?
After two World Cup games and three finals, some hopes this year's team will lift the prestigious trophy once again.
Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russia’s Mordovia region
WNBA player, whose whereabouts had been publicly unknown, is in penal colony 500km southeast of Moscow, lawyers confirm.