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Lopetegui stresses Qatar have 'right to dream' after last-gasp draw against Switzerland
Reuters · one month ago
Qatar have earned the right to keep dreaming at the World Cup after captain Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland and a first-ever point at the tournament, coach Julen Lopetegui said on Saturday.
Qatar win first-ever World Cup point in injury time as Switzerland rue missed chances
Danny Clark · one month ago
Boualem Khoukhi scored a 94th-minute equaliser as Qatar rescued a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) opener, picking up their first-ever point at the finals in the process.
Xhaka says Switzerland can have best World Cup yet as they prepare for Qatar clash
Reuters · one month ago
Switzerland are raring to get their campaign underway against Qatar and are shaping up to deliver their best World Cup so far, but the players must make sure they enjoy the moment, captain Granit Xhaka said on Friday.
Bosnia's Barbarez regrets passive approach in draw against Canada
Reuters · one month ago
Bosnia and Herzegovina were passive and did not capitalise on their chances, coach Sergej Barbarez said, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Canada in their World Cup Group B opener, although he was satisfied with the result.
Switzerland draw proves Socceroos can 'punch above our weight': Popovic
AFP · one month ago
Australia coach Tony Popovic said he was confident his side could "punch above our weight" at the World Cup after a battling 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday.
Alphonso Davies named in Canada World Cup training squad despite injury woes
Reuters · one month ago
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, who suffered an injured hamstring during the Champions League semi-final, was among the 32 players named to Canada's final training camp roster ahead of this year's World Cup, Canada Soccer said on Monday.
Hibernian forward Martin Boyle hoping for Australia World Cup call-up after Qatar setback
Reuters · one month ago
Australia forward Martin Boyle was reduced to crutches and a cheerleading role at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but four years later is on a better footing to play in the North American tournament.
Hosts Saudi Arabia draw all-Arab group as Qatar face Japan at 2027 Asian Cup
Reuters · 2 months ago
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh.
Socceroos to face Graham Arnold's Iraq at 2027 Asian Cup
Aaron Murphy · 2 months ago
The Socceroos learned of their three Group D opponents overnight and face a potential meeting with defending champions Qatar or Asian powerhouses Japan in the semi-finals.
Australia misses out on additional slot in expanded Champions League
Michael Church · 2 months ago
Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Japan are due to see their slots in the Asian Champions League Elite increased to five from next season after the Asian Football Confederation said on Friday that the competition's league phase was to be expanded.
Roberto Firmino and Roberto Mancini clinch Qatar Stars League title with Al Sadd
Empower Sports · 3 months ago
Al Sadd have clinched their 19th Qatar Stars League title, with former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and ex-Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino leading the way.
Michael Olunga undergoes surgery in major blow for Benni McCarthy and Kenya
Dennis Mabuka · 3 months ago
Kenya national team striker Michael Olunga has suffered a huge blow in his quest to claim the all-time goal scorers record for Harambee Stars after he underwent surgery on Friday and could be out of action for a long spell.
Argentina and Spain to meet in Qatar for intercontinental 'Finalissima'
AFP · 6 months ago
Spain, the European champions, and Argentina, the Copa America winners, will compete in the "Finalissima" international super final on March 27 in Qatar, the South American and European football confederations announced on Thursday.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of their respective groups on Tuesday in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.
Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
AFP · one year ago
Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on Thursday.
PSG president Al-Khelaifi charged in French corporate abuse of power probe: source
AFP · one year ago
French judicial authorities have charged the president of Paris Saint-Germain football club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, with complicity in abuse of power concerning shareholder voting at a company, a source close to the case said Thursday.
Qatar beat Jordan to retain Asian Cup with Afif hat-trick
AFP · 2 years ago
Hosts Qatar retained the Asian Cup with a 3-1 win on Saturday against surprise packages Jordan as Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties.
Qatar's Afif named Asian Cup player of tournament
AFP · 2 years ago
Qatar's Akram Afif was named Asian Cup player of the tournament after scoring a hat-trick of penalties in their 3-1 win over Jordan in Saturday's final.
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, and Asian Cup and AFCON 2023 finals headline top live games to watch on Feb. 9-15, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 years ago
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, Jordan vs. Qatar, West Ham vs. Arsenal, Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast, and many other games make our list of must-watch matches.
Qatar captain says reaching Asian Cup final proved critics wrong
AFP · 2 years ago
Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos said the Asian Cup hosts and defending champions have proved their critics wrong by reaching Saturday's final against Jordan.
