Umaid Wasim

Messi magic keeps Argentina alive

Argentina head into their last group game against Poland, where a win would definitely see them progress to the last 16. Updated 27 Nov, 2022 08:08am

FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA

Just about everything has been questioned about Qatar ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Here is how Qatar is taking that criticism with Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:44am

Ecuador hold Netherlands to send Qatar crashing out

Ecuador now face Senegal in what’s effectively a shootout for a last-16 berth from Group ‘A’. Updated 26 Nov, 2022 10:33am

Iran seal stunning late win against Wales

IT had been building up to that moment and when it came, there was delirium, pandemonium, and an eruption of... Published 26 Nov, 2022 07:05am

Last-gasp Iran sink Wales 2-0 at FIFA World Cup

Victory in their final Group ‘B’ game against the United States will send Iran through to the next round. Updated 25 Nov, 2022 06:34pm

Uruguay held to goalless draw by South Korea

URUGUAY have this certain appeal; a tenacious, battle-hardened team led up front by the chomping, hand-balling Luis... Published 25 Nov, 2022 07:16am

Footprints: Securing the World Cup

Pakistani presence is quite visible in Qatar’s security operation for the World Cup. Updated 25 Nov, 2022 08:52am

Richarlison strikes twice as Brazil see off Serbia

On this performance, Brazil look like the team to beat in Qatar. Updated 25 Nov, 2022 09:06am

FIFA World Cup 2022: Uruguay held to goalless draw by South Korea

In a game of few chances, neither Son on one side nor Uruguay's fearsome strikers Luis Suarez, Darwin Nunez and Edinson Cavani could find a clear opening. Published 24 Nov, 2022 09:44pm

Asano nets late winner as spirited Japan stun Germany

UPON receiving the ball wide out on the right from a free-kick in his own box, Takuma Asano took Nico Schlotterbeck... Published 24 Nov, 2022 06:56am

France on track to avoid champions’ curse

DOHA: Any doubts over France’s ability to cope with the raft of injuries they suffered in a troubled build-up to... Published 24 Nov, 2022 06:56am

Belgium brave Canada storm, win by lone goal

The WC in Qatar is perhaps the last chance for Belgium’s golden generation to deliver on their potential by winning silverware. Updated 24 Nov, 2022 07:43am

FIFA World Cup 2022: In another massive upset, Japan stun four-time champions Germany 2-1

“I believe it’s a historical moment, a historical victory to say the least,” says Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu. Published 23 Nov, 2022 09:43pm

Sensational Saudis leave Messi and Argentina with familiar sinking feeling

SAUDI ARABIA were in dreamland; 1-0 down at half-time against the mighty Argentina led by the mesmeric Lionel Messi,... Published 23 Nov, 2022 07:04am

Holders France crush Australia 4-1

Injuries robbed France of their midfield spine comprising Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante but Adrien Rabiot stepped up. Updated 23 Nov, 2022 08:22am

FIFA World Cup 2022: Sensational Saudis leave Messi and Argentina with familiar sinking feeling

Saudi king announces public holiday on Wednesday; Messi terms loss a "very heavy blow" and vows to bounce back. Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:22pm

Messi enters the fray for ‘potentially’ his last World Cup

The closest Messi came to lifting the World Cup was eight years back in Brazil, when Argentina lost to Germany in extra-time. Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:50am

Eruption of emotion as England waltz through Iran

Jude Bellingham’s 35th-minute opening goal opened the floodgates for England. Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:47am

‘No apprehensions’ as France look to avoid curse of holders from Europe

THE last and only time France came to the World Cup as defending champions, two decades ago in Korea-Japan, it was a... Published 22 Nov, 2022 07:29am

Wales hold US to 1-1 draw

Gareth Bale got the goal that saw Wales steal a share of the points in their feisty Group ‘B’ opener against the United States. Updated 22 Nov, 2022 08:01am