Several global stars have refused to take part in the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, and with two days to go, it is still not clear who will perform.... more »
Iran forward Karim Ansarifard refused on Friday to reply to a question about the demonstrations that have gripped his country and accused journalists of twisting the words of the team's captain a day earlier.... more »
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf said the team had suffered a "big loss" with African player of the year Sadio Mane ruled out of the World Cup.... more »
Robert Lewandowski said on Friday that Poland's World Cup squad had been left in shock earlier this week after the missile strike in his homeland that left two people dead.... more »
World Cup referees have been ordered to crack down on foul play in a bid to protect players from injury, FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina revealed on Friday.... more »
Son Heung-min will defy a nasty facial injury to play in South Korea's opening match at the World Cup, a former international team-mate said on Friday.... more »
FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy U-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.... more »
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.... more »
German Football Association president Bernd Neuendorf said Friday the organisation was ready to face financial sanctions for taking a stand on human rights issues at the World Cup in Qatar.... more »
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".... more »
FIFA's president promised the World Cup would be like "Disneyland" while rights groups say workers have been through hell, but one thing is certain -- there will never be another World Cup like Qatar 2022.... more »
The 2022 World Cup gets underway on Sunday in Qatar, with France hoping to become the first team to successfully defend the title since Brazil 60 years ago.... more »
After a 12-year build-up engulfed by a desert storm of controversy, the World Cup finally kicks off in Qatar on Sunday with Lionel Messi aiming to crown his glittering career by winning football's greatest prize.... more »
Australia winger Awer Mabil said Friday that France were only human as the underdogs prepared for their daunting World Cup opener against the defending champions.... more »
Senegal star Sadio Mane has lost his race to be fit for the 2022 World Cup and has been withdrawn from their squad, the country's football federation announced on Thursday.... more »
African Player of the Year Sadio Mane was ruled out of the World Cup through injury on Thursday while Iran's captain urged his team to focus on football rather than anti-government protests that have rocked his country.... more »
Talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was absent through illness but Bruno Fernandes' brace helped Portugal made light work of Nigeria with a 4-0 friendly win on Thursday.... more »
Argentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez suffered an injury in training on Thursday and is out of the World Cup, his country's football federation (AFA) said.... more »
Brazil will only choose the next coach of their national team in January, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Thursday, denying rumors of talks with the likes of Pep Guardiola to replace outgoing boss Tite.... more »
