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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

Renan Lodi discusses Brazil’s Qatar 2022 qualifying showdown with Uruguay He recalls seeing his dad cry after the Seleção’s South Africa 2010 exit The 22-year-old hails Atletico Madrid team-mates Luis Suarez & Joao Felix “He was Brazil’s biggest danger,” wrote Marca after the 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Friday. “The three chances the Seleção created in the first half all… Read More

All ten teams will be in action in South American qualifying on Tuesday Uruguay-Brazil and Peru-Argentina take centre stage Ecuador and Colombia clash following contrasting results Uruguay-Brazil is the main attraction on MatchDay 4 of South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which will also see three countries aiming for their first wins of this campaign. FIFA.com… Read More