Son included for Korea Republic's challenge

Sat, 12 Nov, 2022

Son included for Korea Republic's challenge

Seoul: Son Heung-min has been included in Kore Republic’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as head coach Paulo Bento also selected Mallorca playmaker Lee Kang-in for the tournament later this month.

Son sustained a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur against Marseille in the UEFA Champions League last month but declared on social media last week that he would be available for selection for the Finals.

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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.

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. 

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group E Teams

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022 - Know Your Group E Teams

Doha: Japan will have to be at their best from the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with the East Asians set to face two previous winners in Group E.

Hajime Moriyasu’s side will go up against Germany, Spain and Costa Rica as they bid to improve on their Round of 16 showing four years ago. 

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.

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 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 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.