World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Does the ban on ‘OneLove’ armbands violate its anti-discrimination principles?

FIFA claims that it is ‘committed to respecting all internationally recognised human rights and shall strive to promote the protection of these rights.’ However, before the start of the World Cup, it announced that players found to be wearing the rainbow armbands could face on-pitch sanctions

Not Just Football: How Iran is bringing anti-government protests to FIFA World Cup 2022

As Iran continues to see unprecedented protests against the autocratic regime, its team chose to remain mum while the national anthem played before the match against England at the Qatar World Cup. Fans in the stands held placards and chanted anti-government slogans

Qatar’s self goal: Among first to be outraged over Nupur Sharma, the Gulf nation is feting anti-Hindu Zakir Naik

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, controversial Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik is set to deliver religious talks in Qatar

Explained: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

Qatar's quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep. Flush with gas billions, the country has sought to mediate conflicts far afield but its brazen stances have also sparked diplomatic conflict back home

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar hopes to attract 1.2 million visitors for showpiece event

Qatar, with a population of approximately 2.75 million, will be the first ever Middle East World Cup host nation between 21 November and 18 December next year.

Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year, possibly by FIFA World Cup

The former Arsenal manager also said he understood the opposition of many in football to his recommendation, which FIFA has embraced, to stage the World Cup every two years.

Live Streaming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, India vs Bangladesh Football Match: When and where to watch on TV and online

Here are all the streaming details about India vs Bangladesh FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022 match.

World Cup qualifiers: Erling Haaland's Norway hint at pre-match protest over Qatar human rights abuses

Norway players plan to use the fixture against Gibraltar as an opportunity to express their reservations about Qatar's human rights record.

Cristiano Ronaldo's spirits high despite Juventus setbacks, says Portugal coach Fernando Santos

Ronaldo has been under fire in Italy after Juve's Champions League last-16 exit to Porto and the weekend defeat by Benevento which left them 10 points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Qatar puts up 'for sale' sign with new property visas, offers permanent residency with $1mn purchase

Foreigners can now house hunt in 25 areas of Qatar — mostly in and around the capital Doha — nine on a freehold basis and the rest with 99-year leaseholds