Tag: Qatar
Qatar closes airspace as UK and US tell citizens to shelter in place
Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after the US and the UK told their citizens in the country to shelter in place "until further...
FIFA to relook World Cup format
FIFA is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, says president Gianni Infantino.
The teams will increase...
Chaos mars Fifa World Cup stadium trial
Doha – “Stop! Can’t you see the metro station is full? Stop!” a frazzled supervisor shouted as green-vested marshals linked arms to contain thousands...
FIFA approves 26-man squads for World Cup
FIFA has approved 26-man squads for this year’s World Cup in Qatar.The move is in line with recent national competitions and is an expansion...
Qatar wants COVID-free World Cup
Qatar’s foreign affairs minister said on Saturday his country was ready to host the World Cup next year and were in talks with vaccine...
Australia, Qatar out of Copa America
Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American sides due to take part in this year’s Copa America, pulled out of the tournament, the secretary...