Asia at Qatar 2022: All You Need to Know

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Asia at Qatar 2022: All You Need to Know

Doha: Previews, Features, Analysis, Tactics and History. The goals, the moments, and the players that matter are all covered in our guide to Asia at FIFA's global event.

With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 about to kick-off, we've collected all our preview content in one place for your enjoyment.

Group previews, team analysis, historical features, players to watch, goals to remember and much more.

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Social Wrap: Asia's cast touch down in Qatar

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Social Wrap: Asia's cast touch down in Qatar

Doha: With a record six Asian nations to compete at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 , the-AFC.com brings you the best of what’s happening across the social media world of those involved.

Arriving in style, meet-and-greet with kids, birthday celebrations and birds of prey all feature in our first selection as the festival of football returns in less than  two days.

World champions France 'only human' says Australia's Mabil

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

World champions France 'only human' says Australia's Mabil

Doha: Australia winger Awer Mabil said on Friday that France were only human as the underdogs prepared for their daunting FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opener against the defending champions.

Graham Arnold's team face a tough task getting out of Group D, which also contains Tunisia and dark horses Denmark.

But Mabil, who plays for Cadiz in La Liga, said the Australians would not be overawed when they face one of the tournament favourites on Tuesday.

Masked Son wants to give fans "joy and hope"

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Masked Son wants to give fans "joy and hope"

Al Rayyan: Son Heung-min says he is willing to risk his health to bring joy to Korea Republic's fans at the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022 after being pictured training in a protective mask.

Son's participation in Qatar was in doubt when he suffered a fracture around his left eye in Tottenham's UEFA Champions League win at Marseille earlier this month, causing him to miss Spurs' last three pre-World Cup fixtures.

However, Son was named in Paulo Bento's 26-man World Cup squad and subsequently declared he would not miss the tournament "for the world".

Holders France touch down in Qatar

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Holders France touch down in Qatar

Doha: Defending champions France touched down in Qatar on Wednesday as they seek to become the first team to retain the FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 1962.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was one of the first players off the plane.

Germany not a concern for Japan's Moriyasu

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Germany not a concern for Japan's Moriyasu

Doha: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has said his side’s opening game at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against four-time champions Germany will not be a do-or-die clash as the Samurai Blue attempt to break new ground at the global showpiece.

The Japanese will be appearing at their seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup Finals having first qualified for the competition in France in 1998, with Moriyasu guiding his team to second place in their group behind Saudi Arabia to qualify for Qatar 2022.
 
And although the draw has not been kind to the four-time AFC Asian Cup winners, Moriyasu is refusing to train his gaze too intently on the task his team will face against Hansi Flick’s team on November 23.

Messi cautious over Argentina's chances

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Messi cautious over Argentina's chances

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi says he is cautious over Argentina's chances as he prepares to lead the team at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, seeking to crown a glorious career by lifting the trophy in Qatar.

The South American side have won the trophy twice - in 1978 and 1986 - with Messi a defeated finalist in 2014.

Qatar 2022 squads officially confirmed

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 squads officially confirmed

Doha: With the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar just days away, the full squads for all 32 teams can finally be confirmed as anticipation for kick off cranks up another notch.

The announcement of the 26-man lists confirms the sporting dreams of 832 players, who will all head to the 22nd edition of the Finals, which are set to kick-off when hosts Qatar face Ecuador in Al-Bayt Stadium on Sunday.