Qatar confirms first virus cases at World Cup sites
Qatar reported on Wednesday that five coronavirus cases have been detected in workers at three World Cup stadiums, the first confirmed instances among those involved in 2022 tournament projects.
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Qatar, Russia deny buying World Cup rights
Qatar and Russia hit back at allegations of bribery on Tuesday after US prosecutors accused them of paying millions in bribes for the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
World Cup qualifiers resume for Cambodia next month
The Cambodian Football Team is gearing up for 2020 World Cup qualifier matches.
Cambodia to face Mongolia tonight in friendly match
The Cambodian football team will be facing Mongolia tonight in a friendly match.
Koreas to face off in World Cup qualifier
North and South Korea face each other in a World Cup qualifier this week for their first ever competitive men’s match in Pyongyang, while talks on the North’s nuclear arsenal remain deadlocked.
German officials indicted over World Cup payment
Swiss federal prosecutors have filed fraud charges against three former senior German football officials over a suspect payment linked to the 2006 World Cup hosted by Germany, the Swiss Attorney General’s office said on yesterday.
Cambodia set for a tough task after FIFA draw
Cambodia team are drawn in group C – alongside Iraq, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Iran.
Pogba central to plans, says Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to build his team around midfielder Paul Pogba despite media speculation linking the French World Cup winner with a move away from Old Trafford ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Pakistan eye unlikely World Cup survival
Pakistan find themselves “alive and kicking” in the World Cup despite a disastrous start as coach Mickey Arthur warned his unpredictable team were still gunning for the semi-finals.
Warner ‘so grateful’ for World Cup chance
David Warner said he felt “just so grateful” to be playing for Australia after his run-laden return continued with a World Cup hundred against Bangladesh.
Asean plots bold 2034 World Cup bid
Asean leaders will be asked at the bloc’s summit today to green-light a bid to jointly host the Fifa World Cup in the next 15 years
ICC blames ‘unseasonable weather’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday defended not scheduling reserve days for group matches at the rain-marred World Cup and blamed the disruptions on “extremely unseasonable weather”.
Morris urges fans to ‘keep faith’
South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris pleaded with fans at home to keep backing the team after a six-wicket loss to India on Wednesday saw the Proteas suffer a third defeat in as many matches at the World Cup.
Golden chance fires England up
Not even England’s most passionate supporters would suggest that winning this week’s Nations League Finals would compare with a World Cup triumph but after last year’s excitement, Gareth Southgate’s men are now eyeing football’s newest trophy.
Vathanaka omission leaves fans puzzled
Honda and Felix Dalmas left fans searching for answers over the squad.
England expects as host nation launch World Cup
England launch the World Cup today as favourites to bludgeon their way to victory for the first time but will fear a Virat Kohli-inspired India and a hungry Australia.
Iniesta, Torres struggling on Japanese adventure
They have four World Cup winners medals between them but the J.League’s high-profile recent recruits, including Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres, have struggled to make an impact this season.
Hot English summer to aid subcontinent teams, says Pietersen
The English weather will play a major role during the World Cup and teams from the Indian subcontinent stand to gain if hot and dry conditions prevail during the May 30-July 14 tournament, former captain Kevin Pietersen has said.
China dream of Asian and World Cup double: Du
Chinese Football Association acting president hopes to host the Asian Cup in 2023.
Wales only in it to win it, says Bennett
Wales will be arriving in Japan later this year with the sole aim of bringing home the World Cup for the first time.
India a class outfit, says batsman
India are a class outfit but they will go into this year’s World Cup with a soft underbelly having failed to settle on a number four, former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar told Reuters in an interview.
Wales can net World Cup, says Gatland
Gatland believes newly-crowned Six Nations champions Wales can lift the World Cup.
Smith and Warner can fire Aussies to glory: Warne
Australia will welcome back Steve Smith and David Warner with “open arms” when their international bans expire and their inclusion will boost the team’s chances of winning this year’s World Cup, former leg-spinner Shane Warne has said.
ICC rules out complacency over World Cup security
There is no question of being complacent with security at this year’s World Cup.
No excuse, no panic Kohli sees big picture in Australia loss
India captain Virat Kohli is too busy counting the gains for his team’s World Cup campaign to mourn the setback in their dress rehearsal against Australia.
Ireland frustrated over form, says Sexton
Ireland are “unbelievably frustrated” that a well prepared Six Nations campaign has not yielded the expected results, flyhalf Johnny Sexton said, as the team looks to rediscover top form in time for this year’s World Cup.
ICC expects India-Pakistan game to go on
The Int’l Cricket Council is confident India and Pakistan match will go ahead.
World Cup winner Banks dead at 81
Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, died at the age of 81.
Qatar stand in Japan’s path
Continental superpower Japan will be out to secure a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title when they take on a young Qatar.
Giles backs England for World Cup
England must make the most of their “best opportunity” to win a World Cup, new director of cricket Ashley Giles has said.
