FIFA: Nations must restore ties with Qatar to host WC games
Persian Gulf countries would have to lift boycotts of Qatar before being eligible to join hosting of the World Cup MARCH 12, 2019
APNewsBreak: FIFA study backs 48-team World Cup in 2022
A FIFA feasibility study has concluded the 2022 World Cup can expand to 48 teams by using at least one of Qatar's neighbors as an additional... MARCH 12, 2019
Asian Cup host UAE fined $150K for fans targeting Qatar
Asian Cup host United Arab Emirates has been fined $150,000 for fan misconduct during the team's semifinal loss to eventual champion Qatar MARCH 11, 2019
FIFA council to assess 2022 WCup expansion study next week
FIFA's ruling council will next week assess plans to expand the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams MARCH 7, 2019
June kickoff for qualifiers to 2022 WCup of 32 or 48 teams
Qualifying games for the 2022 World Cup will begin in Asia in June MARCH 4, 2019
FIFA bans former senior VP Chung for financial misconduct
Former FIFA senior vice president David Chung has been banned from soccer for 6½ years for financial wrongdoing linked to a $20 million buil... MARCH 1, 2019
US to play Ukraine, Nigeria and at Under-20 World Cup soccer
United States drawn to play Ukraine, Nigeria and Qatar in Under-20 World Cup in Poland FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Qatari players celebrated on return from Asian Cup victory
Qatari players celebrated on return from Asian Cup victory FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Qatar beats Japan in Asian Cup final for first major title
Qatar beats Japan in Asian Cup final for first major title FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Qatar to play in Asian Cup final after UAE protest dismissed
Qatar has been cleared to play in Friday's Asian Cup final after a United Arab Emirates protest about possible ineligible players was reject... FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Qatar reaches Asian Cup final, routs UAE 4-0 amid insults
Amid shoes being thrown in insult, Qatar won its politically charged match against host United Arab Emirates 4-0 and advanced to the Asian C... JANUARY 29, 2019
Qatar into Asian Cup semis after beating South Korea 1-0
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Cup at the expense of the two favorites JANUARY 25, 2019
South Korea beats Bahrain to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals
South Korea and Qatar will face off in the Asian Cup quarterfinals after they both won their last-16 games JANUARY 22, 2019
Japan beats Uzbekistan 2-1 to keep perfect Asian Cup record
Qatar defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Thursday amid the political tensions between the two nations to complete the group stage of the Asian Cup... JANUARY 17, 2019
Crisis infects soccer tournament as Qatar faces Saudi Arabia
Qatar-Saudi soccer game brings soccer's clash with politics into focus JANUARY 16, 2019
Almoez Ali scores 4 as Qatar advances at Asian Cup
Qatar thrashed North Korea 6-0 on Sunday and advanced to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup after the biggest win in this tournament so fa... JANUARY 13, 2019
Elven Sports doesn't want Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia
Elven Sports doesn't want Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia JANUARY 11, 2019
Qatari broadcaster asks Italy to move soccer game from Saudi
Qatari broadcaster asks Italy to move soccer game from Saudi JANUARY 10, 2019
Japan starts Asian Cup with win over Turkmenistan
Japan's quest for a record fifth Asian Cup title got going with a 3-2 victory over Turkmenistan JANUARY 9, 2019
Asian Cup organizers condemn Saudi piracy of TV broadcasts
Organizers of soccer's Asian Cup say they condemn Saudi-backed pirate broadcasts of games stolen from Qatari right holder BeIN Sports JANUARY 9, 2019
Ahead of 2022 World Cup, Qatar still has a long way to go
Ahead of 2022 World Cup, Qatar still has a long way to go NOVEMBER 20, 2018
No-win situation for Switzerland ends in loss to Qatar
It was almost a no-win situation to begin with, and Switzerland certainly didn't win in the end NOVEMBER 15, 2018
FIFA asks Qatar emir about World Cup share with bitter foes
FIFA President asks Qatar about expanding the World Cup field by allowing rivals in bitter diplomatic dispute to host some matches OCTOBER 31, 2018
A friendly for China and India has billions interested
A friendly for China and India has billions interested OCTOBER 12, 2018
Private jets, favors to son detailed in FIFA official’s case
A newly published legal document says FIFA spent $11.7 million in less than three years on private jets, including luxury sight-seeing trips for a top official SEPTEMBER 24, 2018