Al Faraj boost for Saudi Arabia as Renard names squad

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Al Faraj boost for Saudi Arabia as Renard names squad

Abu Dhabi: Midfielder Salman Al Faraj will lead Saudi Arabia's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign after shaking off a shoulder injury. 

The Al Hilal SFC star, who captains Saudi Arabia, suffered the injury in a friendly against Iceland last week. 

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Attacking trio to lead Qatar's charge

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Attacking trio to lead Qatar's charge

Doha: Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez selected a 26-man FIFA World Cup squad on Friday led by attacking trio Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Hassan Al-Haydos.

The tournament hosts are playing at the FIFA World Cup for the first time and face Ecuador in the opening match on November 20. Qatar will also meet Senegal and the Netherlands in Group A.

Stage set for fiesta of football

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Stage set for fiesta of football

Doha: With less than 10 days to go for the biggest sporting event in the world, teams and fans from across the globe have begun flocking  to Qatar for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup™. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what is happening ahead of the first match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium on November 20. 

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group A Teams

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group A Teams

Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off in less than two weeks with the squads either finalising their preparations or getting set to assemble ahead of the global showpiece.

Qatar 2022 promises to be a fiesta of football so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the 32 teams, kicking off the series with Group A.

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group B Teams

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group B Teams

Doha: Group B of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 promises thrilling action with Islamic Republic of Iran looking to advance into the knockout stage for the first time. 

Team Melli will have to be at their best with England, the United States of America and Wales also looking to advance. 

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group C Teams

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group C Teams

Doha: Group C of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is set to be a blockbuster with Saudi Arabia in the fray. 

With two-time champions Argentina, Mexico and Poland to contend with, Herve Renard's side know they will have to hit the ground running in their bid to advance to the knockout stage.

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group D Teams

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group D Teams

Doha: Australia will be seeking to advance to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for just the second time.

The Socceroos, however, face a tough challenge in Group D, with defending champions France, Denmark and Tunisia also harbouring hopes of extended runs in Qatar 2022.

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2018

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Asian Moments at the FIFA World Cup: 2018

Kuala Lumpur: With less than two weeks to go until the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022, the-AFC.com continues its look back at how the Asian teams have performed at the global showpiece over the years. 

Four years ago, Russia 2018 marked the first time the Asian Football Confederation had five representatives as Australia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia all advanced to the 2018 edition. 

And it was to be a campaign that produced a number of memorable moments, from Son Heung-min eliminating Germany to Alireza Beiranvand denying Cristiano Ronaldo and much more.