WORLD CUP

It feels like the World Cup is being played not in Qatar, but in Lyari, a member of a local football academy says

Some countries show support, some express outright hostility, others prefer to stay muted

Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting help team comeback from 3-1 deficit to finish match 3-3

Win for either team will secure a place in last 16, defeat guarantees elimination

Despite supporting protest movement, none were willing to speak to out of fear of not being able to return home

Belgium striker fires Red Devils 1-0 victory over Canada in opening game

France defender Hernandez becomes seventh star out of World Cup due to knee injury

Coach says France put their faith in French forward as injury-hit holders begin their defence against Australia

Australia coach doesn't want players to get overawed by illustrious opponents

Joe Lycett says he would donate money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with World Cup host

Seven countries issue joint statement after warning from FIFA

Confident Martinelli says he doesn’t pay attention to people that don’t know how hard he works

Thousands of fans celebrate victory as Ecuador defeats host nation Qatar in opening match

Iran coach feels Southgate's side is probably most talented, most competitive team in World Cup

According to source Belgian forward will miss first two World Cup games as he recovers from hamstring injury

Fans from South Asia, South America welcome Brazil national team with fervour

France striker given three-week recovery period due to quadriceps injury

Twelve-year build-up to 2022 Qatar extravaganza will kick-off on Sunday

Netherlands captain says they want to make their own opinion by meeting migrant workers

Rights groups and media reports say thousands of workers may have died on huge construction sites

With Qatar hosting Fifa World Cup, South Asians in region still prefer to bat and bowl

Star forward believes Brazil, France and England are favourites, but adds ‘anything can happen’

World Cup hosts step up diplomatic and media riposte, threatening legal action to defend their name

Global players’ union says Qatar-bound football stars are at greater risk of injury due to congested calendar

Coach says his team wants to make history by reaching World Cup second round for first time

Companies offer luxury yachts, more accommodation options to fans opting to stay in tourism hotspot

England, Netherlands first to touch down in Qatar as FIFA president pleads for peace

Country to play in World Cup after 64 years as captain announces he’s ready to lead

Veteran defender says it was ‘one of big dreams’ to represent his country in his fifth mega event

Forward Duke says their main priority is to head into daunting opener against France fully prepared

Kenyan security guard expelled from Qatar rues suffering, lost lives, unpaid wages

Hjulmand makes comment after FIFA rejects team’s request to wear special jerseys advocating human rights

Man United midfielder questions decision to award tournament to 2022 hosts Qatar

Coach Southgate urges players to shut out noise as they seek first major title since 1966

Midfielder says misfiring striker will be ‘powerful weapon’ in their bid for World Cup glory

Rights groups want president Infantino to commit money for Qatar’s migrant workers

International managers nervous as they anxiously await health reports of their stars

Veteran striker named by manager Santos in 26-man squad for football showpiece in Qatar

Coach Martinez takes risk on unfit Inter Milan striker and Hazard as he reveals 26-man squad

Maddison, Milson, and Gallagher in England’s World Cup squad

Tottenham manager says striker is running on empty just weeks before World Cup

Coach Deschamps announces names of 25 of a possible 26 players for Qatar event

Bayern assistant coach Toppmoeller allays fears Senegal winger may miss showpiece event in Qatar

Young Portuguese footballer has World Cup in sights with legend nearing retirement

Ronaldo-led side has a disappointing record in recent past, with just three wins in three appearances

Neymar will be joined up front by the likes of Vinicius Jr and Jesus as Selecao seek sixth title

Scores gather at the World Cup countdown clock to chant football star’s name

Manchester United midfielder one of 21 players named by coach Hjulmand for World Cup

Striker’s form this season bodes well going into country’s bid for sixth World Cup

Winger savouring journey from a refugee camp to the 2022 Qatar World Cup