World Cup

Read more news and analysis on the Fifa World Cup, including the 2026 tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada

‘Sometimes it feels like Morocco is hosting’: Arab world unites behind Atlas Lions in World Cup

‘Sometimes it feels like Morocco is hosting’: Arab world unites behind Atlas Lions in World Cup

Crowd at Al Thumama Stadium against Portugal likely be at least 80 per cent in favour of Morocco

By Nick Ames in DohaFri Dec 09 2022 - 08:09

Desert Outtakes: Brazilian press officer criticised for treatment of stray cat

Desert Outtakes: Brazilian press officer criticised for treatment of stray cat

Saka or Grealish.. who’d you want your sister to date? Zidane at left back and £10,000 for a ticket

By Eamon DonoghueFri Dec 09 2022 - 07:30

Combative Pat Hickey departs Olympic stage; Alexis Mac Allister’s Irish link

Combative Pat Hickey departs Olympic stage; Alexis Mac Allister’s Irish link

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with The Irish Times sports team

By David GormanFri Dec 09 2022 - 06:46

Kieran Trippier: ‘We shouldn’t be ashamed to say we want to win the World Cup’

Kieran Trippier: ‘We shouldn’t be ashamed to say we want to win the World Cup’

Defender says England are relaxed and confident going into quarter-final against France

By David Hytner in DohaThu Dec 08 2022 - 22:30

World Cup quarter-final: Donabate Mac Allisters provide Ireland with tenuous link to Qatar

World Cup quarter-final: Donabate Mac Allisters provide Ireland with tenuous link to Qatar

Argentinian youngster traces his ancestry back to Fingal in the 1800s

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Dec 08 2022 - 21:36

Brazil wary of ‘Croatian resilience’ in toughest hurdle yet

Brazil wary of ‘Croatian resilience’ in toughest hurdle yet

Zlatko Dalic’s savvy and seasoned core will offer Brazil’s flair players a different sort of test in World Cup quarter-final

By Nick Ames in DohaThu Dec 08 2022 - 21:00

Argentina’s Scaloni guarded on Di Maria’s fitness for Dutch clash

Argentina’s Scaloni guarded on Di Maria’s fitness for Dutch clash

In the last two World Cup meetings between Argentina and Netherlands neither side was able to score a goal in normal or extra time

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 19:00

Qatari officials to investigate death of migrant worker at World Cup training site

Qatari officials to investigate death of migrant worker at World Cup training site

World Cup chief executive says ‘death is a natural part of life’ in response to incident

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 15:37

Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup – Portuguese Federation

Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup – Portuguese Federation

The 37-year-old was left on the bench for his country’s 6-1 last-16 win

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 12:34

Cody Gakpo says he’d consider Manchester United if they make a January transfer move for him

Cody Gakpo says he’d consider Manchester United if they make a January transfer move for him

‘I haven’t heard from Manchester United yet. When they come, I’ll think about it’

Thu Dec 08 2022 - 09:26

Raheem Sterling hopes to join England camp on Thursday after home burglary

Raheem Sterling hopes to join England camp on Thursday after home burglary

Chelsea forward has been finalising his security arrangements after the robbery at his Surrey home

By Jacob Steinberg and David Hytner in DohaThu Dec 08 2022 - 08:58

Dancing Brazilians praying for no more than 10 goals

Dancing Brazilians praying for no more than 10 goals

Desert Outtakes: Samuel Eto’o asks for peace, Spain’s wasted penalty practice and Eni Aluko responds to ‘weirdo twitterati’

By Eamon DonoghueThu Dec 08 2022 - 07:30

Ciarán Murphy: Has any GAA player trashed their reputation as badly as Ronaldo?

Ciarán Murphy: Has any GAA player trashed their reputation as badly as Ronaldo?

Raging against the dying of the light is no easy feat even for the great ones

By Ciarán MurphyThu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00

It’s a matchless, beerless World Cup day in Qatar. But players can buy alcohol — at this one store

It’s a matchless, beerless World Cup day in Qatar. But players can buy alcohol — at this one store

At the only government-sanctioned store selling alcohol during the Fifa World Cup, strict rules keep it out of reach for most residents

By Andrew KehThu Dec 08 2022 - 05:00

‘I’m in a good place’ - Harry Maguire ignoring outside ridicule ahead of Mbappé test

‘I’m in a good place’ - Harry Maguire ignoring outside ridicule ahead of Mbappé test

Manchester United defender believes England have an obligation to win the tournament in Qatar

By David Hytner in DohaWed Dec 07 2022 - 22:30

World Cup whistleblower’s family accuse Fifa of being complicit in his imprisonment in Qatar

World Cup whistleblower’s family accuse Fifa of being complicit in his imprisonment in Qatar

Abdullah Ibhais criticised the handling of a strike by migrant workers and is serving a prison term for bribery

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Dec 07 2022 - 18:30

World Cup 2022 power rankings: how the remaining eight teams shape up

World Cup 2022 power rankings: how the remaining eight teams shape up

It feels France’s plan is to give possession to Mbappé and say ‘you do the rest’

By Nick Ames in DohaWed Dec 07 2022 - 18:14

USA World Cup results mask unanswered questions at home

USA World Cup results mask unanswered questions at home

Greg Berhalter’s side continually fails to tap into enough of the population to wake a sleeping soccer giant

By Dave HanniganWed Dec 07 2022 - 17:30

Belgium’s Eden Hazard retires from international football

Belgium’s Eden Hazard retires from international football

The 31-year-old forward only played three minutes in loss to Croatia that same his side exit the tournament

Wed Dec 07 2022 - 11:20

Cristiano Ronaldo role ‘still to be defined’ – Portugal coach Fernando Santos

Cristiano Ronaldo role ‘still to be defined’ – Portugal coach Fernando Santos

Portugal manager dropped his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland

Wed Dec 07 2022 - 08:58

There’s only two Neymars - and one of them’s a waiter

There’s only two Neymars - and one of them’s a waiter

Desert Outtakes: Mason Mount v Neymar, stolen jerseys and the secret to winning a penalty shoot-out

By Malachy ClerkinWed Dec 07 2022 - 08:05

Kevin Kilbane: Mbappé torpedo will be enough to sink England

Kevin Kilbane: Mbappé torpedo will be enough to sink England

Wenger has legitimised Infantino’s shtick, it’s sad to see as he used to be a beacon of light in the sport

By Kevin KilbaneWed Dec 07 2022 - 05:00

World Cup TV View: Kev’s in a fez, Kenny’s Skittled and Ronaldo looks chicken chop sueyed

World Cup TV View: Kev’s in a fez, Kenny’s Skittled and Ronaldo looks chicken chop sueyed

Spain pay the penalty as Morocco dig in for 120 minutes, while Portugal find themselves a new superstar in Ramos

By Malachy ClerkinTue Dec 06 2022 - 21:46

Hat-trick hero Ramos still has to take second billing as Portugal power past Switzerland

Hat-trick hero Ramos still has to take second billing as Portugal power past Switzerland

Fernando Santos stumbles upon a winning formula by sensationally dropping Cristiano Ronaldo

By Ken EarlyTue Dec 06 2022 - 21:39

World Cup as it happened: Portugal put six past sorry Swiss

World Cup as it happened: Portugal put six past sorry Swiss

Ramos scores hat-trick as he replaces Ronaldo in the line-up

By David GormanTue Dec 06 2022 - 21:07

Riot police and Morocco fans clash before World Cup match with Spain

Riot police and Morocco fans clash before World Cup match with Spain

Organisers blamed trouble on hundreds of ticketless fans at Education City Stadium

By Sean Ingle at Education City StadiumTue Dec 06 2022 - 20:56

Morocco’s dream run rolls on as they send Spain crashing out of World Cup on penalties

Morocco’s dream run rolls on as they send Spain crashing out of World Cup on penalties

Spain missed all three of their spot kicks as African side book spot in quarter-finals

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Dec 06 2022 - 20:29

Ronaldo dropped to bench for Portugal’s last-16 clash against Switzerland

Ronaldo dropped to bench for Portugal’s last-16 clash against Switzerland

Veteran defender Pepe takes over as captain as Bruno Fernandes returns to side

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 18:49

World Cup as it happened: Morocco beat Spain on penalties

World Cup as it happened: Morocco beat Spain on penalties

Stalemate in normal time after Spain miss all their penalties in dramatic encounter

By David GormanTue Dec 06 2022 - 17:57

‘I think Roy Keane … should get f***ed’: how the pundit became a hate figure in Brazil

‘I think Roy Keane … should get f***ed’: how the pundit became a hate figure in Brazil

Former Ireland midfielder took exception to Brazil players and manager dancing after scoring goals

By Tom Phillips in Boa VistaTue Dec 06 2022 - 16:39

Raheem Sterling to take more time over decision on England World Cup return

Raheem Sterling to take more time over decision on England World Cup return

Winger returned from Qatar before Last 16 tie against Senegal after his Surrey home was burgled

By Jacob Steinberg in DohaTue Dec 06 2022 - 15:24

Jude Bellingham: Precocious teenager on the path to superstardom

Jude Bellingham: Precocious teenager on the path to superstardom

Borussia Dortmund midfielder not surprising those who know him during his rapid rise to superstardom

By Jacob SteinbergTue Dec 06 2022 - 09:32

Brazil turn on the style to see off South Korea but still no sign of a full house

Brazil turn on the style to see off South Korea but still no sign of a full house

World Cup favourites scored four times in the opening 36 minutes before easing off in the second half

By Ken EarlyMon Dec 05 2022 - 21:50

World Cup TV View: Pundits marvel at Brazilian footwork but Roy Keane has no time for dancing

World Cup TV View: Pundits marvel at Brazilian footwork but Roy Keane has no time for dancing

TV View: Things heating up nicely in Qatar but spare a thought for those cold England fans in Nottingham

By Mary HanniganMon Dec 05 2022 - 21:39

World Cup as it happened: Brilliant Brazil put four past South Korea

World Cup as it happened: Brilliant Brazil put four past South Korea

Follow all the action as Neymar returns for the Seleção with a place in the quarters at stake

By David GormanMon Dec 05 2022 - 21:08

Croatia bring all their experience to bear as Japan crash out after penalty shoot-out

Croatia bring all their experience to bear as Japan crash out after penalty shoot-out

Manager Zlatko Dalić: ‘We shall not surrender, we shall keep up our dream to win the World Cup’

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Dec 05 2022 - 19:55

‘I’ll be watching from hospital’ – Pelé sends Brazil team message of support

‘I’ll be watching from hospital’ – Pelé sends Brazil team message of support

Brazil take on South Korea with the winners going on to play Croatia in the quarter-finals

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 18:24

World Cup last 16 as it happened: Croatia beat Japan on penalties

World Cup last 16 as it happened: Croatia beat Japan on penalties

Maeda and Perisic scored in normal time before Japan missed three spotkicks in shootout

By David GormanMon Dec 05 2022 - 17:57

Serbia face Fifa disciplinary proceedings after stormy Switzerland showdown

Serbia face Fifa disciplinary proceedings after stormy Switzerland showdown

Conduct of Serbia players, officials and fans under investigation

By Nick Ames in DohaMon Dec 05 2022 - 16:49

Portugal coach Santos unimpressed with Ronaldo’s reaction to substitution

Portugal coach Santos unimpressed with Ronaldo’s reaction to substitution

Santos refused to guarantee that the 37-year-old would captain Portugal in Tuesday’s last-16 tie

By Ben Fisher in DohaMon Dec 05 2022 - 15:20

Raheem Sterling flying back from Qatar after armed burglary at home

Raheem Sterling flying back from Qatar after armed burglary at home

England forward missed the World Cup last-16 win against Senegal on Sunday

By Jacob Steinberg at Al Bayt StadiumMon Dec 05 2022 - 09:25

Desert Outtakes: German Wags accountable for early World Cup exit too

Desert Outtakes: German Wags accountable for early World Cup exit too

A new low for Cristiano Ronaldo, Poland’s third choice goalkeeper doesn’t hold back

By Mary HanniganMon Dec 05 2022 - 08:01

TV View: Eng-er-land on a World Cup roll … it’s deja vu yet again

TV View: Eng-er-land on a World Cup roll … it’s deja vu yet again

‘They used to be part of Europe for some time. And now they’re on the verge of conquering the world’

By Mary HanniganSun Dec 04 2022 - 21:30

Ken Early: England recover from sluggish start to coast past Senegal

Ken Early: England recover from sluggish start to coast past Senegal

Crunch quarter-final date with France set for next Saturday

By Ken EarlySun Dec 04 2022 - 21:10

An occasion for Giroud to cherish even if Mbappé manages to grab the headlines

An occasion for Giroud to cherish even if Mbappé manages to grab the headlines

For so long Giroud was seen as the supporting cast for club and country, yet now he is France’s male record goalscorer

By Ben Fisher at Al Thumama StadiumSun Dec 04 2022 - 19:48

Raheem Sterling misses England clash with Senegal due to family matter

Raheem Sterling misses England clash with Senegal due to family matter

Bukayo Saka preferred in attack to three-goal Marcus Rashford

Sun Dec 04 2022 - 19:06

Japan v Croatia: Samurai Blue keen to showcase ‘how courageously we fight’

Japan v Croatia: Samurai Blue keen to showcase ‘how courageously we fight’

Croatia head coach notes parallels between teams on character, but expects no quarter to be given by either side

By Andy HunterSun Dec 04 2022 - 19:00

Refreshed Brazil expecting to be back to their formidable best

Refreshed Brazil expecting to be back to their formidable best

Brazil return to full-strength line-up for last 16 clash against South Korea

By Sid LoweSun Dec 04 2022 - 18:52

World Cup last-16 (FT) - England 3 Senegal 0 as it happened

World Cup last-16 (FT) - England 3 Senegal 0 as it happened

Henderson, Kane and Saka goals have England coasting towards the quarters

By Nathan JohnsSun Dec 04 2022 - 18:22

Kylian Mbappé's magnificent double ensures France see off Poland and book quarter-final slot

Kylian Mbappé's magnificent double ensures France see off Poland and book quarter-final slot

Olivier Giroud opens the scoring for Les Bleus to become country’s all-time top scorer with 52

By Gavin CummiskeySun Dec 04 2022 - 17:08

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