2022 Qatar World Cup

FIFA to allow 26-man squad for Qatar World Cup owing to Covid-19

There were 28-player squads also approved for the Copa América tournament in South America last year and at the African Cup of Nations in January.

Lionel Messi says thought of retiring after next year's FIFA World Cup has not crossed his mind

The six-time Ballon D'Or winner will be 35 by the time the World Cup — a trophy that has eluded him through his stellar career — comes round in Qatar next year.

Norway decides against boycotting FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Norway, which has not qualified for a major international competition since Euro 2000, is currently fourth in its World Cup qualifying group.

WADA ban on Russia leaves FIFA with puzzle over country's participation in 2022 Qatar World Cup

Russia will not be able to play at the 2022 World Cup as an official Russian side following doping sanctions that bar the country from major sporting events for four years, the World Anti-Doping Agency said.

FIFA 2022 World Cup: After IAAF World Championships, visitors wonder if Qatar can keep fans entertained at mega football event

Qatar’s hosting of the world athletics championships brought criticism for poor attendances and hot conditions for road events but there was something else which struck many visitors about 2022 World Cup host nation — a lack of things to do.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar officials say that 48-team tournament will not be 'imposed', final decision to be taken in June

The organisers of the 2022 Qatar World Cup said on Saturday that there will be no decision imposed on the country to extend the tournament to 48 teams.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ambitious push to expand 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 teams faces resistance in Qatar

Concerned by political and logistical impediments, FIFA will face resistance in Qatar to attempts to expand the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams and spread games across the Persian Gulf.

Final vote on decision to expand 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 teams to be taken in FIFA Congress meeting in June

FIFA chiefs will decide whether to back an expansion of the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams but a final decision will only be taken at a meeting in Paris in June.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar considering offers from Iran and other nations to host teams, reveals organiser

Iran has recently offered to host teams who will play in tiny Qatar in the World Cup which starts in just over four years time

Serie A: AS Roma announce three-year deal with Qatar Airways as new shirt sponsors

Italian club and Champions League semi-finalists Roma announced Monday their new shirt sponsors will be Qatar Airways in a three-year deal, described as the largest the club has ever signed.