CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

World Cup 2026

Japan eye knockout berth in decisive Sweden clash 25 Jun 2026 - 09:20 am
Japan players warm up during a training session. (AFP)
My job is to connect teams to world stage: Al Jaber 25 Jun 2026 - 09:17 am
 Wasan Yousef Al Jaber is serving on secondment as a FIFA Media Officer
Germany chase perfect record as Ecuador fight to keep World Cup dream alive 25 Jun 2026 - 09:15 am
Kai Havertz of Germany trains with Leroy Sane (left) and Jamal Musiala (right).
Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A 25 Jun 2026 - 06:35 am
Mexico's players gather around goalkeeper #13 Guillermo Ochoa after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)
South Africa stun Republic of Korea to make World Cup history 25 Jun 2026 - 06:32 am
South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko is hugged by teammates while celebrating scoring his team's first goal. (Photo by Yuri Cortez / AFP)
Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32 25 Jun 2026 - 06:25 am
Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior and Scotland's defender #13 Jack Hendry fight for the ball on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP)
Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup 25 Jun 2026 - 06:22 am
Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Brazil at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32 25 Jun 2026 - 06:14 am
Gessime Yassine #16 of Morocco celebrates with teammate Achraf Hakimi #2 after scoring his team's fourth goal on June 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP
Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress 25 Jun 2026 - 01:15 am
Alistair Johnston #2 of Canada and Ruben Vargas #17 of Switzerland compete for the ball on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP
Qatar bow out of World Cup after defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina 25 Jun 2026 - 12:22 am
Akram Afif of Qatar reacts during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. AFP
Sports Minister, Assim Madibo visit Canada's Ismael Kone 24 Jun 2026 - 01:13 pm
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Do-or-die for Qatar as Bosnia await in Seattle 24 Jun 2026 - 09:29 am
Qatar players in action during a training session. (AFP)
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts 24 Jun 2026 - 07:40 am
Colombia's defender #03 Jhon Lucumi celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP)
Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia 24 Jun 2026 - 07:33 am
Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric is lifted up by his teammates as they celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP)
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw 24 Jun 2026 - 01:14 am
England's forward #09 Harry Kane (C) reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between England and Ghana at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 23, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
Ronaldo double fires Portugal 23 Jun 2026 - 10:46 pm
Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
Republic of Korea and South Africa set for crucial Group A clash  23 Jun 2026 - 08:20 pm
Republic of Korea players during a training session ahead of the match against South Africa. PIC: (AFP)
Portugal under pressure as Uzbekistan challenge looms 23 Jun 2026 - 09:56 am
Portugal players take part in a training session.