Morocco to host 2023 tournament

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Morocco to host 2023 tournament

Doha: The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 will be held in in Morocco from February 1 to 11, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday. 

The tournament will feature the six continental champions plus the top side from the host nation.

Morocco hosted the tournament in 2013 and again in 2014, while the most recent edition was held in the United Arab Emirates in February, with Chelsea lifting the trophy.

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Semi-finals in Numbers

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Semi-finals in Numbers

Doha: After 62 matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the two finalists have been confirmed as Argentina get set to face defending champions France in the showpiece event at Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina had few problems in brushing aside Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday before an early goal for the holders set them on their way to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Morocco on Wednesday. 

The-AFC.com highlights some of the stats and facts that stood out.

Social Wrap: Joy, despair and pride

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Social Wrap: Joy, despair and pride

Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has reached its final weekend as Argentina and France get set to face off for the title on Sunday while Croatia and Morocco battle it out for third place a day earlier.

There was a mixture of emotions for those involved in the semi-final clashes with elation for the Argentines and the French and heartbreak for the Croatians and the Moroccans. 

And those feelings are reflected as the-AFC.com delves into the social media accounts of those involved. 

Qatar's Al Jassim to officiate third-place playoff

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Qatar's Al Jassim to officiate third-place playoff

Doha: Abdulrahman Al Jassim will be the referee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 third-place playoff between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Qatar's Al Jassim will be assisted by compatriots Taleb Al Marri and Saoud Ahmed Almaqaled at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.

It will be the trio's second match at Qatar 2022, having officiated the Group B tie between the United States and Wales on November 21.

Women referees 'opened up possibilities' at Qatar 2022, says Yamashita

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Women referees 'opened up possibilities' at Qatar 2022, says Yamashita

Tokyo: Women refereeing at the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time "opened up possibilities" and must be built on, Japan's trailblazer Yoshimi Yamashita said.

Yamashita was one of three women named on the list of 36 referees for the tournament in Qatar, which ends on Sunday.

She did not take charge of a match but was the fourth official for six first-round games.

Champs 'keeping feet on ground', says Griezmann

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Champs 'keeping feet on ground', says Griezmann

Al Khor: Antoine Griezmann said France were staying grounded after the defending FIFA World Cup champions defeated Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set up a final against Argentina.

The Atletico Madrid attacker has thrived in a playmaking role for France at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, where Les Bleus are attempting to become the first team in 60 years to retain the title.

Scaloni: Still one step to go

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Scaloni: Still one step to go

Lusail: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni admitted it was difficult not to get carried away after his side beat Croatia in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final, but called on his side to quickly gather their focus for the final.

Captain Lionel Messi scored a penalty and then set up two goals for Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez as Argentina won 3-0 at the Lusail Stadium to advance to Sunday's final against either holders France or Morocco.