Category: Sports

Qatar 2022 Global Ambassador Samuel Eto’o talks World Cup host nation Former Cameroon superstar hails Qatar’s suitability for visitors Compact World Cup means easy access to stadiums for players and supporters Samuel Eto’o believes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will offer many unique and memorable experiences for fans when the next edition of football’s showpiece event heads to the… Read More

To mark the two-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, check out the progress we are making at each of our eight stadium sites. Three stadiums – Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City – have all been inaugurated and are fully operational, with the remaining five at various stages of construction. All eight stadiums will be completed… Read More

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicks off in exactly two years’ time We look back at the most memorable opening matches of all time All the goals, all the excitement and more than a surprise or two We know the date but not yet the teams who will be taking part: the Opening Match of the FIFA World Cup… Read More

The opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is exactly two years away Qatar captain Hasan Al Haydos looks ahead to the momentous day “I imagine everyone will ask one question: ‘Were you able to sleep?'” In two years’ time, the eyes of the world will be on Qatar for the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup… Read More

Siphiwe Tshabalala scored a famous goal in South Africa 2010’s Opening Match With two years until Qatar 2022 kicks off, he shared his Soccer City memories “I still get reminders about that goal every single day” Earlier this year, Siphiwe Tshabalala wrote and released a children’s book. “It’s about a young boy from the dusty streets of Soweto who has… Read More

FIFA and host country Qatar will celebrate the milestone on Saturday, 21 November Compact and modern, the tournament is set to offer fans unique experiences Infrastructure projects remain on track, while three finalised stadiums have continued to undergo operational tests Saturday, 21 November, marks exactly two years until the next and groundbreaking edition of the FIFA World Cup™. The compact… Read More

Ivan Rakitic raves about Luka Modric and Lionel Messi The 32-year-old describes his time at Barcelona and Sevilla He also discusses his Croatia career and international retirement “I feel like the most privileged man in football for everything it has given me,” Ivan Rakitic told FIFA.com. For getting the opportunity to form a remarkable midfield partnership with Luka Modric and… Read More

Ivan Rakitic raves about Luka Modric and Lionel Messi The 32-year-old describes his time at Barcelona and Sevilla He also discusses his Croatia career and international retirement “I feel like the most privileged man in football for everything it has given me,” Ivan Rakitic told FIFA.com. For getting the opportunity to form a remarkable midfield partnership with Luka Modric and… Read More

Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela claim important victories Ecuador recorded a record-breaking win over Colombia Read quotes, stats and trivia from the matches Tuesday’s results Ecuador 6-1 Colombia Venezuela 2-1 Chile Uruguay 0-2 Brazil Paraguay 2-2 Bolivia Peru 0-2 Argentina Scroll down for trivia, stats, quotes and more about each game. Peru 0-2 Argentina Nicolas Gonzalez and Lautaro Martinez earned Argentina… Read More