World Cup 2026: FIFA explains Swiss penalty controversy after Qatar draw
FIFA has issued an official clarification following controversy surrounding the penalty awarded to Switzerland during its 1-1 draw with Qatar...
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World Cup 2026: Fours players born in Africa set to represent Qatar in North America
Qatar’s continued reliance on foreign-born talent has again come into focus at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with four African-born...
World Cup 2026: Switzerland chase historic milestone against Qatar
Switzerland will begin their Group B campaign against Qatar on Saturday with the opportunity to record the 15th World Cup...
2026 World Cup: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia set for unpredictable Group B battle
Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup appears set to deliver one of the tournament’s most closely contested races,...
World Cup 2026: Complete Group B fixture guide, team analysis and qualification predictions
Group B promises to be one of the most fascinating sections at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with co-hosts Canada...
World Cup 2026 full fixtures and venues
World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition yet, with 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in Canada,...
FEATURE: Tracing the highs and lows of Arab Nations at the World Cup
A compelling new book titled “Yalla! The Fluctuating History of Arab National Teams in the World Cup” by Ali Khaled...
Concerns grow as Algeria loses young internationals to Qatar
A growing number of Algeria’s emerging footballers have opted to represent Qatar, marking a significant shift that is raising concerns...
Qatar considers hosting Egypt and Saudi Arabia friendlies in test tournament
The Qatar Football Association is weighing up whether to stage a trial national teams tournament that would include Saudi Arabia,...
2026 World Cup: Canada to face Switzerland, Qatar and a UEFA play-off winner in Group B
Canada enter the 2026 World Cup in Group B after Friday’s draw in Washington, D.C. placed them alongside Switzerland, Qatar,...