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Switzerland suffered a painful defeat, losing two points to Qatar in their opening World Cup match, which ended in a stoppage-time draw.

In Saturday's opening match of Group B in the World Cup, Switzerland dominated the game but were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar, giving their opponents their first-ever World Cup point.

2026-06-14 02:37

football · World Cup qualifiers · Qatar · Lopetegui · Luis Garcia

Official: Lopetegui officially takes over the Qatar national team with a two-year contract

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Thursday that Julen Lopetegui will replace Luis Garcia as head coach of the national team with immediate effect. The two parties have signed a two-year contract until June 30, 2027.

2025-05-02 03:36

Football · Qatar League · Al Sadd · Roberto Mancini · Firmino

Official: Mancini has been officially appointed as the head coach of Sadd, with a term of two and a half years.

Qatar's Al Sadd FC announced on Thursday the appointment of Roberto Mancini as the first-team coach. The two sides signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, valid until the summer of 2028.

2025-11-14 03:09

French Ligue 1 · Paris Saint-Germain · Presnel Kimpembe · Qatar SC · football

Kimpembe bids farewell to Paris Saint-Germain after 20 years of youth and moves to Qatar SC

French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain officially announced that center back Presnel Kimpembe has officially joined Qatar SC.

2025-09-08 02:50

Football · Qatar Stars League · Al Sadd · Roberto Mancini · Italy national team

Mancini officially announced his departure from Al Sadd and is expected to return to coach the Italian national team.

Italian manager Roberto Mancini announced on Saturday that he is parting ways with Qatar's Al Sadd club, effective immediately.

2026-06-14 05:21

Football · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A · Santos · Qatar Stars League · Al-Duhail

Former Benfica Brazil international center-back Lucas Veríssimo transferred back to Santos..

Santos announced on their official website on Tuesday that former Benfica Brazil international center-back Lucas Veríssimo has transferred back to the club from Al-Duhail.

2026-03-11 09:35

Football · Qatar Stars League · Al-Sailiya · Premier League · West Ham United

Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio joins Qatari club Al-Sailiya on a free transfer..

Qatari club Al-Sailiya announced on Thursday via its official X (Twitter) account that former West Ham United Jamaica international striker Michail Antonio has joined the club on a free transfer.

2026-03-06 06:23

$Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné expected to be ruled out for four to five months due to fibula and tibia fractures after being injured by Qatar's Assem Madibo..$

Football · FIFA World Cup · Canada national football team · Qatar national football team · Serie A

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné expected to be ruled out for four to five months due to fibula and tibia fractures after being injured by Qatar's Assem Madibo..

Canadian television network TSN reported on Friday that Canada international midfielder Ismaël Koné, who suffered fractures to his fibula and tibia on matchday two of the FIFA World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico after being brought down by Qatar player Assem Madibo, is expected to be ruled out for four to five months.

2026-06-20 01:50

Football · FIFA World Cup · Canada national football team · Qatar national football team · Cyle Larin

◤FIFA World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico◢ Jonathan David bags hat-trick as Canada thrashed 9-man Qatar 6-0..

Host nation Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 in the second Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico at the BC Place in Vancouver on Thursday.

2026-06-19 09:39