Fifa World Cup 2022
First special Israel-Qatar flight takes off for World Cup
The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Doha took off Sunday after Qatar approved the flights for World Cup ticket holders despite having no ties with Israel.
20 November 2022, 10:47 AM
Where to watch Qatar 2022 matches on giant screens
Football lovers in areas under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will get the chance to see the world’s greatest sporting festival, the FIFA World Cup 2022, on giant screens in open spaces. .The DNCC will screen all matches of the showpiece event set to begin this night with the match be
20 November 2022, 07:32 AM
Injuries taking a heavy toll on World Cup
Karim Benzema became the latest big-name player to miss out on Qatar World Cup following an injury.
20 November 2022, 06:40 AM
Messi-Ronaldo photoshoot sets internet on fire
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have just broken the internet after appearing in a photoshoot together.
20 November 2022, 06:12 AM
I support Argentina for Maradona: Pori Moni
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will officially kick off today in Qatar, and fans can’t keep calm as they wait in anticipation for their team to win the golden trophy. Shades of yellow and blue emerged across the houses of Bangladeshi fans, as many hoisted Brazil and Argentina flags over their house. The madness over football has swept into the hearts of celebrities as well.
20 November 2022, 05:42 AM
High stakes for Qatar as World Cup starts
The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday in a high-stakes event for the tiny nation which has faced a barrage of criticism and staked its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament, the first held in the Middle East and most expensive in history.
20 November 2022, 05:34 AM
A riveting ride to Qatar
After winning the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, it quickly became clear that Qatar would have to pull a rabbit out of its hat to successfully stage football’s showpiece event. The largest concern at the time was whether players could even perform in the searing summer as the Mi
20 November 2022, 03:49 AM
England expects as Southgate's men eye World Cup glory
The England boss, hailed as a fashion icon for donning a debonair waistcoat at the last World Cup, will be eager to end suspicions that he cannot handle pressure when it is at its most intense.
20 November 2022, 03:29 AM
Qatar 2-1 Ecuador: What's your prediction?
‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ kicks off with hosts Qatar taking on South-American side Ecuador in the opener. Can the 2019 Asian Cup champions, with their possession-based style, mark their World Cup debut with a momentous win or will Ecuador use their physicality and aerial prowess to spoil Qatar’s party?
20 November 2022, 03:00 AM
Poland's Cash asks Martinez for Messi's shirt
Poland defender Matty Cash had a special request for Aston Villa team mate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of their meeting at the World Cup: to get him Lionel Messi's shirt.
19 November 2022, 15:53 PM
Germany's Bierhoff 'cannot understand' beer ban
Germany team official Oliver Bierhoff said Saturday he "could not understand the decision" to ban beer from stadium perimeters at the Qatar World Cup.
19 November 2022, 13:22 PM
Messi is my prince, he will win the World Cup: Puja Chery
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar tomorrow, and fans are gearing up to see ‘The Greatest Show on Earth”. Celebrities are showcasing their support for their favourite team on social media and “Shaan” actress Puja Chery is all set to cheer for her beloved team this year.
19 November 2022, 12:38 PM
The Football World Cup reunites people in a post pandemic world
People of various ages, races, genders, cultures, and nationalities are often brought together through football, and the World Cup is the perfect example of this. Because it is the sport that is played and watched the most around the world, the World Cup is one of the most eagerly awaited sporting occasions, with the Olympics coming in as a distant second.
19 November 2022, 12:06 PM
FIFA chief blasts 'hypocrisy' of Western nations on eve of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.
19 November 2022, 10:22 AM
World Cup warm-up defeat a wake up call for Belgium
Belgium’s defeat to Egypt in Friday’s World Cup warm-up international was a wakeup call before the tournament, said coach Roberto Martinez.
19 November 2022, 07:50 AM
My wife loves Brazil, it’s best not to reveal my favourite team: Ananta
The craze around this year's FIFA World Cup has engrossed the hearts of Bangladeshi fans. Most are divided between their all-time favourite groups- Brazil and Argentina, and celebrities are also openly supporting their beloved team on social media.
19 November 2022, 06:29 AM
Denmark 'will not be silenced' over human rights in Qatar, says coach
Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand said Friday his team will not be silenced over the issue of human rights at the Qatar World Cup and hopes the tournament can spark reforms in football.
18 November 2022, 14:41 PM
Spain replace injured Gaya with Barca's Balde for World Cup
Spain dropped injured left-back Jose Gaya from their World Cup squad on Friday, with teenager Alejandro Balde replacing him.
18 November 2022, 13:55 PM
France sweat on Benzema, Varane ahead of World Cup opener
Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".
18 November 2022, 10:58 AM
No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar's World Cup stadium sites
In a reversal, World Cup organisers will announce on Friday that no alcoholic beer will be sold to fans at Qatar's stadiums, a source with knowledge of the decision told Reuters.
18 November 2022, 10:41 AM