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Saudi Arabia and Qatar chosen to host further World Cup games - is it another controversial decision?

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published 6 October 25

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are still competing for their place at the 2026 World Cup and have been handed a home advantage for the next stage

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BRISTOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Wayne Rooney of Plymouth Argyle FC head coach during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City FC and Plymouth Argyle FC at Ashton Gate on November 30, 2024 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Isabelle Field/Plymouth Argyle via Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney lands new role just months after Plymouth sacking

By James Ridge published 21 February 25

Wayne Rooney has accepted a fresh challenge following his latest managerial setback

Stories

Qatar players show dejection after the third goal of Senegal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

World Cup 2022: How do Qatar compare to the tournament's worst-performing hosts?

By Tom Hancock published 29 November 22

Qatar are the first host nation to be eliminated from the World Cup after only two group matches – and the only ones not to have managed even a draw at the World Cup

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Almoez Ali of Qatar and goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham of Qatar look dejected after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

World Cup 2022: Qatar eliminated from home World Cup after just two games

By Tom Hancock published 25 November 22

Qatar became just the second host nation to be knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as they lost to Senegal

Stories

Ecuador players celebrate after Enner Valencia scored the opening goal (a penalty) against Qatar in the first game of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on 20 November, 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar

World Cup 2022: Ecuador open scoring with penalty after goal disallowed by VAR

By Tom Hancock published 20 November 22

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia became his country's record scorer at World Cups as he put them ahead against hosts Qatar

Stories

Ranked! Every badge at the World Cup 2022

By Tom Hancock published 3 November 22

WORLD CUP Who gets top marks for design in our rundown of all 32 World Cup 2022 crests?

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World Cup 2022: Every team's previous best World Cup performance

By Tom Hancock published 1 November 22

How far have the 32 teams at the World Cup 2022 previously gone in the tournament?

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Felix Sanchez manager Qatar World Cup 2022

Qatar manager for World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about Felix Sanchez

By Alasdair Mackenzie published 19 October 22

Felix Sanchez is the manager tasked with leading Qatar at their historic home World Cup

World Cup 2022 draw explained: When is the draw, how does it work and who's in which pot?

By Ed McCambridge published 31 March 22

Everything you need to know about the World Cup 2022 draw, which takes place this Friday to determine the group stages in Qatar

Stories

Amnesty: Important for England players to talk about human rights in Qatar

By PA Staff published 16 November 21

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