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Qatar 2022

February 15, 2023

2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms U.S., Mexico, Canada’s automatic qualification

The men’s national football team of the U.S., along with those of Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP
February 2, 2023

France defender Varane announces retirement

During his ten years stint with Les Bleus, Varane also won the UEFA Nations League, a feat France achieved in the final against Spain.

Raphael Varane (Credit: Goal)
January 9, 2023

Gareth Bale announces retirement from football at 33

Bale made his professional debut with Southampton in 2006, joined Tottenham a year later, where he shot to stardom. He joined Real Madrid in 2013 in a world record £85.1 million transfer.

Gareth Bale
December 25, 2022

Qatar 2022 miscellaneous

Football may indeed mirror life but it is not a cure for all of the world’s problems — nor is it meant to be.

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar
December 17, 2022

Qatar 2022: Croatia beat Morocco to extend Africa’s wait for World Cup medal

It was the second time both teams would meet in this competition, following a goalless draw in their opening Group F game 24 days ago.

Croatia v Morocco
December 15, 2022

100 arrested in Brussels after Morocco World Cup defeat

Police in Brussels arrested some 100 people amid clashes over the end of Morocco’s 2022 World Cup fairytale run, as the team was beaten 2-0 by France.

Fans clash with police in central Brussels, after Morocco lost 2-0 to France
December 10, 2022

Qatar 2022: Atlas Lions roar past Portugal to set up historic semifinal

Morocco becomes the first Arab nation and qualifier from the CAF region to reach the semifinals of the World Cup.

Morocco Squad For AFCON
December 10, 2022

Qatar 2022: Sports journalist Grant Wahl dies

Mr Wahl had been ill 10 days prior but said he recovered.

Grant Wahl
December 9, 2022

Qatar 2022: Argentina defeat Netherlands on penalties

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez became the hero of the game, saving two penalties to see Argentina win 4-3 via penalty shootout.

A photo of the game between Argentina and Netherlands
December 6, 2022

Qatar 2022: Gonçalo Ramos nets treble as Portugal wallop Switzerland to reach quarterfinals

Gonçalo Ramos stole the show to score a hattrick in what was his first senior national team start for Portugal.

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates goal against Switzerland