FIFA World Cup 2022 Archives

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beIN Sports hits ‘record-breaking’ viewership of more than 5.4 billion during World Cup

The total figure of the final match’s views alone equates to 68%, or more than two-thirds, of the region’s total adult population. Qatar-based sports media group beIN hit a “record-breaking”…

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World Cup broke down ‘cultural barriers, misperceptions’: Qatari official

The World Cup in Qatar was widely praised by millions of fans and officials in Doha and beyond, with many describing it as “the safest”. The FIFA World Cup Qatar…

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Comedian Joe Lycett called out for ‘hypocrisy’ on Beckham criticism following gigs in Qatar

The former footballer’s spokesperson had previously sent a letter defending his role as the major global tournament’s ambassador. English comedian Joe Lycett has been called out for his “hypocrisy” in…

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Mbappe overtakes Haaland on list of World’s most valuable XI post World Cup

53 players were able to use the World Cup to increase their market values, according to Transfermarkt’s recent rankings. The latest World’s most valuable XI players list has been revealed,…

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World Cup 2022: Japan win their group after a comeback victory against Spain

Japan eliminate Germany for the second consecutive tournament by beating Spain 2-1 This was not just one game. It was two. It was a permutation headache that could have seen…

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World Cup 2022: Australia through as they upset Denmark

Australia’s Mathew Leckie rescues his country in 1-0 victory They needed a win to get through. Tunisia was pulling a major upset in the concurrent game against France and so…

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Well-drilled Australia eases past Tunisia

The Socceroos would be delighted with a goal from Duke as their chances of qualification increase. As most would expect, this wasn’t a premium World Cup fixture. Between them, in…

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US defeats Iran 1-0 in ‘politically-charged’ World Cup clash

The most politically charged match of the World Cup kicked off at Al Thumama stadium on Tuesday to electrifying energy in the stands. As expected, both Iran and the USA…

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Tony Blair says ‘not sensible’ to criticise Qatar, which invests heavily in UK

It is “not sensible” to criticise World Cup host nation Qatar, which invests heavily in the United Kingdom, former prime minister Tony Blair said on Monday. Blair cautioned activists aginst…

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