QATAR NEWS

Asian champion Qatar and African champion Ivory Coast rise into top 40 of FIFA men's rankings

Asian Cup winner Qatar and new African champion Ivory Coast moved up into the top 40 of the FIFA men’s world rankings

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akram Afif lit up the Asian Cup. Perhaps a return to Europe beckons for Qatar's hat-trick hero

Akram Afif's outstanding performances at the Asian Cup saw him likened to Liverpool star Mo Salah

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Afif's hat trick of penalties secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after beating Jordan 3-1

Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan

FEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Qatar's Akram Afif produces close-up magic trick during goal celebration at the Asian Cup

Akram Afif has produced some magical performances during the Asian Cup

FEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Qatar advances to the Asian Cup final by beating Iran 3-2. Host nation eyes back-to-back titles

Almoez Ali fired Qatar into the Asian Cup final with a 3-2 win against Iran

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Asian Cup: Everything you need to know as World Cup host Qatar stages latest soccer tournament

Just over a year after Lionel Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar, international soccer is back in the Middle Eastern nation for the Asian Cup

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer body FIFA have been urged by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant worker...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP source

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mexico wins Group B despite 1-0 loss to runners-up Qatar

Qatar advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over a Mexican team that already clinched advancement.

JULY 3, 2023

Qatar beats Mexico 1-0, and both nations advance to CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

Qatar advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over a Mexican team that already clinched advancement

JULY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Qatar player banned after social media post during World Cup

Qatar defender Abdelkarim Hassan has been handed an indefinite suspension by the country’s soccer federation reportedly following an altercation with a fan over social media

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Norway soccer leader who confronted Qatar seeks top UEFA job

The Norwegian official who made her reputation in soccer politics with a speech in Doha last year criticizing World Cup host Qatar is seeking to join the UEFA executive committee

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch the 2022 World Cup on FOX: Times, channels, full match schedule

Here's how to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup live on FOX Sports.

DECEMBER 6, 2022

FIFA VP: Qatar 2022 could be last World Cup hosted by single country

With the U.S., Mexico and Canada poised to host the 2026 World Cup, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani says multi-country bids will be th...

DECEMBER 6, 2022

UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar following boycott

The leader of the United Arab Emirates is making a surprise visit to Qatar during its hosting of the World Cup

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS