Australia edge Tunisia to revive campaign

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

Australia edge Tunisia to revive campaign

Al Wakrah: A Mitchell Duke header secured Australia’s first FIFA World Cup win since June 2010 and kept alive their Round of 16 hopes as Graham Arnold’s side defeated Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday.

It has been 12 years since goals from Tim Cahill and Brett Holman claimed Australia’s second-ever victory in the FIFA World Cup, when they defeated Serbia in South Africa, but Duke’s magic moment in the first half added another chapter to the Socceroos’ football folklore.

The result means Australia will next face Denmark on Wednesday when a win would see them advance to the knockout rounds for the second time in their history.

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Sanchez: Qatar will continue to progress despite exit

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

Sanchez: Qatar will continue to progress despite exit

Doha: Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez described the FIFA World Cup 2022 as a ‘great World Cup’ in the wake of his side’s 3-1 loss against Senegal - and subsequent elimination - in Group A at Al Thumama Stadium.

Mohammed Muntari scored Qatar’s first ever goal in the tournament, but it proved to be the only bright light with each of Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng all striking as the African champions came out with the win, although they had to withstand a barrage of Qatari attacks when they were 2-0 up.

Qatar's elimination was confirmed later on Friday following a 1-1 draw between Netherlands and Ecuador. 

Queiroz hails mental resilience of IR Iran players

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

Queiroz hails mental resilience of IR Iran players

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his team's mental resilience after their 2-0 win over Wales in Group B of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Friday.

Stoppage time goals by Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian saw Iran bounce back fabulously from their opening 6-2 defeat to England.

The win means a draw for Iran against the United States on Tuesday will  seal their place in the knockout stage for the first time with the Americans on two points following their goalless stalemate with England on Friday. 

Qatar 2022: MD1 in Numbers

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022: MD1 in Numbers

Doha: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has got off to a pulsating start with the first round of group stage fixtures seeing former champions twice beaten by sides from Asia.

Saudi Arabia and Japan produced two of the most memorable results in Asian football history by defeating Argentina and Germany respectively, while Korea Republic picked up a credible draw against another team to have lifted the FIFA World Cup, Uruguay. 

After an exhilarating opening set of matches that also saw Australia, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar take to the field, the-AFC.com highlights some of the numbers that caught the eye.

Social Wrap: Behind the scenes with Asia's contenders

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Social Wrap: Behind the scenes with Asia's contenders

Doha: After the opening round of fixtures at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 drew to a close on Thursday, the six Asian sides are ready to return for the second set of games in the coming days.

The continent's teams experienced contrasting results on the pitch, and the-AFC.com now delves into the social media accounts of those involved to take a closer look at what they've been getting up to off it. 

Fans at their inspiring best at Qatar 2022

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Fans at their inspiring best at Qatar 2022

Doha: Matchday One of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 concluded on Thursday with big wins, huge upsets and plenty of action.

As the world's best players took their first steps towards lifting the coveted trophy, fans from the 32 competing nations turned out in full force to cheer their sides on.