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Hassan Al-Thawadi is at the forefront of the Qatari World Cup

Qatar World Cup boss estimates up to 500 migrant deaths

Between 400 and 500 migrants have died as a result of development linked to the Qatar World Cup, the tournament's chief has claimed.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Qatar has proved a controversial choice as World Cup host venue

Calls for FIFA to compensate Qatar migrant workers

FIFA has been asked to respond to calls for a compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers in Qatar by the end of the month.

Soccer • 14 Oct 22

Different countries' flags are hoisted ahead of the World Cup in the Corniche region in Doha, Qatar

Qatar asking civil servants to work from home during WC

Qatar has ordered most government employees to work from home during next month's soccer World Cup while schools will have reduced hours two weeks before the tournament before shutting as the country prepares for a big influx of visitors.

Soccer • 06 Oct 22

The Lusail Iconic Stadium ahead of the Lusail Super Cup soccer match between Zamalek and Al Hilal

Long lines & lack of water mar Qatar WC stadium trial

On Friday the Lusail stadium hosted a crowd of almost 80,000 people for the Lusail Super Cup, a gold-clad showpiece designed to host the World Cup final on 18 December. The occasion did not go completely smoothly.

Soccer • 13 Sep 22

The World Cup in Qatar looks set to start a day earlier than planned

World Cup poised to begin one day earlier than planned

The World Cup in Qatar will kick off a day earlier than scheduled if FIFA agree to a plan to hold the opening ceremony and the host nation's first match on Sunday, 20 November.

Soccer • 10 Aug 22

Stadium 974, a host venue for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha.

Qatar migrant workers get pride from work - Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said migrant workers gain pride from hard work when he was asked about the conditions of workers building World Cup stadiums and infrastructure in Qatar.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Christian Pulisic in action for the United States in the 2-0 defeat to Costa Rica

United States and Mexico book places at Qatar World Cup

The United States and Mexico are the latest countries to book tickets to this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 31 Mar 22

Bukayo Saka has his penalty kicked saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Euro 2020 final

England start penalty practice ahead of Qatar World Cup

Gareth Southgate says England have started practising penalties ahead of the winter World Cup.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Aleksandar Trajkovski scores the injury-time winner

Italy's World Cup dreams over after shock defeat

Italy missed out on the World Cup finals again after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final on as Aleksandar Trajkovski's last-gasp strike earned the visitors a famous win.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

The decision almost certainly means Russia cannot feature at the World Cup in Qatar

Russia lose appeal to delay suspension from World Cup

Russia have failed in their bid to delay their suspension from the World Cup pending the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Soccer • 18 Mar 22

Sergio Aguero: "We still need to figure out the role, but I'll be with the team at the World Cup."

Aguero in line for backroom role with Argentina

Sergio Aguero could be a part of Argentina's backroom staff at the World Cup in Qatar this year after meeting with Argentine Football Association [AFA] president Claudio Tapia.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

A court case against FIFA over the treatment of workers in Qatar has been dismissed

Swiss court rejects claim against FIFA

A Swiss court has rejected a claim by Dutch and Bangladeshi trade unions accusing FIFA of wrongful conduct and liability for alleged human rights violations in connection with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 06 Jan 17

The Khalifa International Stadium is under construction for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Qatar could house fans in tents for 2022 World Cup

Qatar may house thousands of football fans in Bedouin-style tents in desert areas close to stadiums during the 2022 World Cup as tumbling oil prices have forced the tiny Gulf state to delay projects, including building hotels.

Soccer • 21 Mar 16

Former vice-president Jack Warner is one of those for whom a red notice has been issued

Interpol 'red notices' seek arrest of FIFA figures

Police organisation Interpol has issued red notices seeking the arrest of for six former FIFA officials, including former vice-president Jack Warner and executive committee member Nicolás Leoz

Soccer • 03 Jun 15

Sepp Blatter walks to the door after announcing his departure

Timeline: Sepp Blatter’s FIFA departure

A review of some of the scandal which has engulfed world football's governing body, FIFA, in recent years.

Soccer • 03 Jun 15

Foreign laborers work at the construction site of the al-Wakrah football stadium, one of the Qatar's 2022 World Cup stadiums

Visa voices ‘grave concern’ over World Cup workers

FIFA insisted conditions for migrant workers are changing in Qatar after World Cup sponsor Visa expressed its "grave concern".

Soccer • 20 May 15

'It is almost certain that November/December will be agreed but the trade-offs will be for a cut in the length of the World Cup,' said a task force member

FIFA under pressure to shorten Qatar World Cup

FIFA will come under pressure on Tuesday to agree to a shortened World Cup in 2022 in compensation for moving the tournament in Qatar to the winter.

Soccer • 23 Feb 15

FIFA has reiterated that the 2022 World Cup will definitely be staged in Qatar

FIFA to vote on release of Garcia World Cup report

FIFA's executive committee will be asked to formally vote next week on whether the Garcia report into World Cup bidding should be published.

Soccer • 11 Dec 14

FIFA have been heavily criticised regarding the awarding of the World Cups

Asian soccer chief defends FIFA over report

Asian soccer chief Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said any non-confidential aspects of the report into the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups should be made public.

Soccer • 29 Nov 14

Michael Garcia (left) claims Hans-Joachim Eckert's (right) summary of his investigation contains "numerous materially incomplete and erroneous representations of the facts and conclusions"

FIFA confirms Garcia to appeal World Cup report

FIFA has announced it has received notification from ethics investigator Michael Garcia of his intention to challenge the decision to clear Qatar and Russia to host the 2022 and 2018 World Cups.

Soccer • 14 Nov 14

Michel Platini said he did not regret voting for Qatar to get the 2022 World Cup

Platini demands 2022 re-vote if corruption proven

UEFA president Michel Platini says he has no regrets about supporting Qatar's bid for the 2022 World Cup - but says there should be a re-vote and sanctions if corruption is proved.

World Cup • 05 Jun 14

Qatar World Cup