WORLD CUP

Coach Moriyasu names Real Sociedad’s Kubo, Brighton’s Mitoma in 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup

Man City coach wants footballers to stay focused to avoid injury amidst busy club schedule

FIFA president believes Qatar should use World Cup as an opportunity to present itself to the world as another light

Officials says Pakistanis were taking part in multi-national World Cup security exercise

Socceroos make collective statement to speak about Qatar's human rights record

Captain says country’s top players need to justify ‘golden generation’ tag by winning World Cup

Traders in Doha's Souq Waqif eagerly waiting for fans during Nov-Dec tournament

Japanese referee one of three women to officiate in Qatar, alongside Frappart, Mukansanga

With one month to World Cup, Bolsonaro seeking reelection using greens, yellows

Environmental groups warn World Cup will be far more polluting than advertised

Bill being paid by 2022 hosts is set to rise to fantasy levels with one month left

European champions sit on sidelines as international football's elite descend on Qatar

Frappart, Mukansanga, Yamashita want focus to remain on job, rather than gender

History may play part as all of Selecao’s last four triumphs came outside Europe

France midfielder faces four months out after hamstring surgery

Spurs manager insists Brazil forward’s calf injury ‘isn’t so serious’, confident he will head off to Qatar

World body negotiating ‘initiative’ to dispel doubts about country’s rights record

Defender will be out for eight weeks because of knee injury, confirm his club Chelsea

Defender says he’ll be available for selection in England squad for this year’s World Cup

Editorials, cartoons slam ‘smear campaigns’ against host country, call for unity ahead of football showpiece

Colombian forward to miss at least 10 matches for struggling Reds after suffering knee injury

Qatar says fans must show proof of negative Covid-19 test regardless of their vaccination status

Weeks away from 2022 World Cup, change of guard expected in Qatar

England coach says Newcastle right-back’s 'all-round game' puts him ahead of Liverpool star in pecking order

Coach admits his team lacks confidence after playing 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in final World Cup warm-up

Striker completes century of international victories as South Americans beat Jamaica 3-0 in friendly

Will operate at security checkpoints at stadiums, according to a Reuters source

Coach Southgate praises midfielder’s ‘top-level mentality’ after his eye-catching performance against Germany

Striker confident after team comes from two goals down to play 3-3 draw with Germany in Nations League

Azzurri, who will miss second successive World Cup, beat Hungary 2-0 to seal first place in Group A3

Manager Page says resting players to ensure World Cup qualification was important

Netherlands coach feels his team did not perform well against Belgium despite win but confident for Qatar

German Chancellor did not commit to attending World Cup, says ‘someone will be there’

Manager says playing top teams has helped Three Lions prepare better for World Cup

Striker’s brace helps Neymar and co win friendly 3-0 in an attacking masterclass

La Roja still searching for attacker to lead the line, with World Cup nearing closer

Haroon’s cheerful #QTip videos broach different subjects regarding Gulf state

England manager, striker Kane says they’ll do whatever they can within rules

England captain believes ankle injuries are now behind him for World Cup thanks to physio

Wales captain says he will be fully fit in time for Qatar finals despite lack of action with Los Angeles FC

Clarke's side dominate one-sided clash against Ukraine 3-0 to go top of Group B1

African side hope reinforcements can help them beat 2022 World Cup favourites

Just two months before defence of World Cup, mood around the squad is gloomy

Netherlands manager will test four goalkeepers in a special training session for World Cup

Even without stars like Griner, Bird, powerhouse of a team favourite to win World Cup

National teams to fine-tune their squads before they go into 2022 football showpiece

Majority, according to Amnesty poll, wants Fifa to share revenue after alleged abuses

Organisers say over half a million were snapped up in the latest sales period for football showpiece

Organisers send 1,300 buses onto streets of Doha in test for football’s marquee event

Major aviation hub prepares for influx of transit travelers for Qatar World Cup