Iranian shot dead for celebrating loss against US in Qatar World Cup
TEHRAN, 1 Dec 2022: A man was allegedly killed by Iran’s security forces for publicly celebrating the national team’s defeat against the US at the World Cup in Qatar, a …
Australia scrape through next round of Qatar World Cup, Saudis miss out
DOHA, 1 Dec 2022: Australia stunned Denmark to qualify for the round of 16 for the second time in their history thanks to Mathew Leckie’s brilliant solo goal yesterday. Leckie …
Qatar limp out of World Cup with all-losses record
DOHA, 30 Nov 2022: Qatar were eliminated from the World Cup yesterday after being comfortably beaten 2-0 by the Netherlands, the hosts’ third defeat of the tournament. The defeat means …
China censors maskless fans in World Cup broadcasts
BEIJING, 29 Nov 2022: China’s state television has edited footage of Qatar 2022 World Cup matches to remove shots of maskless fans, after broadcasts of packed stadiums with crowds enjoying …
Thrilling Ghana 3-2 World Cup victory over South Korea
DOHA, 29 Nov 2022: Ghana clinched a 3-2 World Cup victory over South Korea in one of the tournament’s most thrilling games after Mohammed Kudus scored a brace, including a …
Japan on World Cup tenterhooks after Costa Rica loss
DOHA, 28 Nov 2022: Costa Rica put their Spain rout behind them to beat Japan 1-0, thanks to a Keysher Fuller curler into the top left corner. Japan goalkeeper Shūichi …
Setback for Saudi Arabia at Qatar World Cup
DOHA, 27 Nov 2022: After claiming a shock victory over Argentina, Saudi Arabia yesterday played positive attacking football at Education City Stadium and created goal-scoring opportunities – that were ultimately …
World Cup host Qatar go down 3-1 to Senegal
DOHA, 26 Nov 2022: Senegal secured a 3-1 victory over Qatar yesterday as the World Cup hosts bagged a consolation goal, their first of the competition so far. A defensive …
South Korea hold Uruguay to stalemate at Qatar World Cup
DOHA, 25 Nov 2022: Uruguay and South Korea were evenly matched in an entertaining 0-0 draw in their Group H match yesterday at the Education City Stadium in Doha. Uruguay …
Germany upset 2-1 by Japan in Qatar World Cup
DOHA, 24 Nov 2022: Japan scored two goals in the last 15 minutes as they came from behind to upset four-time World Cup winners Germany in their opening Group E …