Fifa World Cup 2022

FIFA features Chirkutt’s ‘Jadur Shohor’

The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt. 

Would probably have left national team if we did not win World Cup: Messi

Lionel Messi said that he would have retired from international football if Argentina had not won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Guardiola sorry for Phillips 'overweight' jibe

Guardiola made the comment in a press conference in December 2022 after leaving out Phillips for a League Cup tie against Liverpool.

This World Cup was crazy: Emi Martinez

The bond the players shared with the fans was also appreciated on the touchline. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni always made mention of the supporters' contributions throughout his Qatar 2022 journey.

One-year anniversary / Three secrets of Argentina’s World Cup final triumph

A year ago, on this day, Lionel Messi’s Argentina triumphed over France in a final for the ages to lift their third FIFA World Cup.

Messi's 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction

The football star donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia -- and the final against France.

Argentinian footballer Alejandro Gomez banned for two years

Argentinian international Alejandro Gomez, better known as Papu Gomez, has been suspended for two years for doping, announced his Serie A club Monza on Friday.

Emi Martinez announces Bangladesh, India tour itinerary

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez confirmed his tour itinerary for Bangladesh and India through a Facebook post on Monday night.  

Australia coach wants 'revenge' over Messi's Argentina

Messi terrorised the Socceroos and scored a sublime goal in a 2-1 win in the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, before going on to lift the trophy.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

5 inspirational quotes from French players

Here are 5 inspiring quotes from five different players of Les Bleus, the French football team.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

France know Morocco not just an expert defence mechanism

 France are fully aware that Morocco are much more than a strictly defensive team as they prepare for their unexpected World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Who could win the Golden Boot?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has entered the knockout phase, and one of the top honours players will be competing for is the Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions

Morocco's national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Police in France prepare for high-stakes World Cup match with Morocco

Police in France geared up for the country's World Cup soccer semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday, after scuffles which followed last week's Moroccan quarter-final win over Portugal.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Morocco’s success and the ‘global’ sport

Football’s claim to being the global sport has strong merits.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

France 2-0 Morocco: What's your prediction?

After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer superpower to their knees when they face France in the World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Moroccan flags fly around Arab World in mark of World Cup pride

The flags, team jerseys and billboards with players are on full display in Rabat ahead of Morocco's World Cup semi-final against France on Wednesday, but the team will have support much farther afield as the first Arab or African side to get that far.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final

An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years.

December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022

Messi and Alvarez give Argentina 2-0 halftime lead over Croatia

Lionel Messi scored from the spot before Julian Alvarez grabbed another with a fantastic solo run to give Argentina a 2-0 lead over Croatia at halftime in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday