The Latest Breaking News from Doha

Doha (AFP) - Iran scored twice deep into stoppage time to stun Wales 2-0 on Friday and breathe new life into a World Cup campaign overshadowed by mass anti-government protests at home.

Doha (AFP) - Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand says he has no fears about facing World Cup holders France on Saturday having twice beaten them in the Nations League this year. 

Doha (AFP) - Argentina football greats on Friday set off a day of World Cup tributes to the "immortal" Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of his death.

Argentina’s conquerors are preparing to repeat the trick against Poland, at their quiet base 25 miles from their own border

Japanese soccer legend Kazuyoshi Miura was among the spectators in the stadium during Japan's stunning victory over Germany at the World Cup on Wednesday -- his first time back in Qatar since playing in the 1993 game known in Japan as the "Agony of Doha."

Doha (AFP) - Raphael Varane is ready to return to action for France's World Cup clash with Denmark after more than a month out with a leg injury, coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday.

Beer and futbol go together like dishonesty and Donald Trump, so surely it feels wrong that the taps are closed at packed World Cup stadiums. On the other hand, Qatar is a conservative Muslim country; what did FIFA, the sport’s world governing body, expect? Besides, those who’ve descended on Doha…

Doha (AFP) - Iran's team sang the national anthem before Friday's World Cup match against Wales, having opted not to do so in their tournament opener in Qatar.

Doha (AFP) - Brazil were sweating on the fitness of Neymar on Friday after he underwent a first set of tests on the ankle he sprained in the World Cup win over Serbia.