Qatar World Cup

A four-part documentary 'Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend' on footballer Lionel Messi, that drops on Apple TV+ on February 21, documents his journey in Qatar when he finally fulfilled his destiny, winning a World Cup trophy.

After football world cup success, Qatar wants to host 2036 Summer Olympics

The Gulf kingdom had bid for the 2016, 2020 and 2032 Olympics without success. It is likely to face stiff competition from Saudi Arabia and Turkey who also want to host the Games and had previously bid five times.

In Pics | FIFA World Cup closing ceremony draws curtain on month-long spectacle in Qatar

Dubbed as “A Night to Remember”, the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup showcased energetic dance and musical performances, along with massive fireworks.

Moroccan fans scramble for World Cup flights

Morocco, the last African country left in the tournament and the first Arab country to ever reach the quarter-finals, has been gripped by excitement at the team’s World Cup performance, with victories over highly ranked Spain and Belgium.

FIFA revenue hits $7.5 billion for Qatar World Cup period

FIFA revealed its earnings Sunday to officials from more than 200 members. It is $1 billion more than income from the previous commercial cycle linked to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar World Cup faces new edict: Hide the beer

The decision to move beer stations appeared to be rooted in concern that prominent presence of alcohol at stadiums would unsettle locals and represent a potential security problem. But it also highlighted an issue that has stalked the build-up to the first World Cup in the Arab world

FIFA data project set to analyze games at World Cup

Project leader Arsène Wenger said the quick release of statistics, graphics and video from Qatar aims to help “everyone to better understand the game.”

India-based hacking gang targeted critics of FIFA World Cup in Qatar: Report

The gang also seized control of computers owned by Pakistani politicians and generals and had their conversations monitored, "apparently at the behest of the Indian secret services", the 'Sunday Times' report added.

Qatar World Cup will have areas for drunk fans to sober up, chief Nasser Al Khater says

The November 20-December 18 World Cup is the first to be held in a Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, presenting unique challenges for organisers of an event sponsored by a major beer brand and often associated with beer-drinking fans.

Expect World Cup congestion, amid Qatar's "challenging" four-game daily schedule, say organisers

A central innovation organisers promised for Qatar's World Cup is that fans can take in multiple matches in a single day in the smallest country to host the global showpiece event, which kicks off on Nov. 20.

Israelis to be allowed into Qatar for World Cup, officials say

Israelis will be able to attend World Cup games in Qatar in 2022, according to Israeli ministers, who said the decision would open "a new door" to a country with which Israel has no formal diplomatic relations.