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2022 World Cup

January 13, 2026

AFCON 2025: I am not afraid of sacking if we lose to Nigeria on Wednesday, says Morocco coach

Mr Regragui stated that the risk of getting sacked by federations is the reality of coaches on the job.

Morroco head coach, Walid Regragui
March 16, 2023

FIFA must not delay compensation for abused Qatar World Cup workers: Amnesty

“Together, we will campaign to ensure workers and their families receive the compensation they deserve.”

WORKERS AT QATAR STADIUM CONSTRUCTION
January 2, 2023

Islamic emirate Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax to boost tourism

Dubai now faces increased competition from neighbouring countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup.

Alcohol drinks
November 24, 2022

World Cup: Kizz Daniel thrills over 50,000 at FIFA Fan Festival

Kizz Daniel won’t be the only Nigerian act to grace the FIFA event. Compatriots Patoranking and CKay are also set to perform.

November 21, 2022

World Cup: Bale neutralises Weah’s goal as USA, Wales settle for 1-1 draw

USA and Wales played out a 1-1 in their opening World Cup match, courtesy of goals from veteran Welshman Gareth Bale and Timothy Weah.

Wales v USA
November 4, 2022

Qatar 2022: FIFA urges World Cup players to ‘focus on football’ 

The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing body’s secretary general Fatma Samoura followed a number of protests made by World Cup teams.

October 25, 2022

Qatar emir laments ‘unprecedented’ criticism over hosting of FIFA World Cup

The ruler of the Middle Eastern country noted that some criticism amounted to slander and to an extreme including ‘ferocious fabrications’.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
June 4, 2022

Nigeria draw goalless against Ethiopia to qualify for 2022 World Cup in India

The goalless draw, however, favoured the Nigeria Flamingos, who won the first leg in Addis Ababa penultimate weekend 1-0.

Flamingos
May 2, 2022

FIFA fines Nigeria N64 million over fan violence during Ghana match

FIFA also ordered that the Super Eagles’ next home international match will be played behind closed doors.

Super Eagles fans invade stadium
March 31, 2022

Brazil regain top spot in FIFA ranking; lead seeds for World Cup draw

Brazil have overtaken Belgium at the top of the world rankings released by global football governing body FIFA on Thursday.