Friday, March 29, 2024

Topic: FIFA World Cup

Solidarity protest: Iran players opt not to sing national anthem at World Cup

Iran's national soccer team chose not to sing their country's anthem before their opening World Cup match against England on Monday, in an apparent show of support for protesters back home, Reuters reported.

Watch: Jung Kook from BTS performs at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

The world was given a special treat as BTS star Jung Kook performed in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, on Sunday.

UK press target Qatar in World Cup inauguration coverage

As the global football carnival began in Qatar on Sunday, the UK press, which has been after the small Arab nation since it got...

“Outrageously disrespectful”: BBC slammed for not screening World Cup opening ceremony

The BBC, United Kingdom’s public service broadcaster has been criticised for choosing not to air the Qatar World Cup 2022 opening ceremony. It broadcasted a monologue critical of Qatar instead.

Ecuador defeats Qatar 2-0 in World Cup 2022 opener

Ecuador got off to a winning start against hosts Qatar in the tournament opener at Al Bayt Stadium as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 got underway after a stunning opening ceremony.

Who is Ghanim Al Muftah, Qatari icon who shared stage with Morgan Freeman?

Hollywood star Morgan Freeman delivered a message of hope, unity and tolerance on Sunday at the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Sharing...