The Latest Breaking News from Doha

Doha (AFP) - England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is pinching himself after making a rags-to-riches rise from lower league obscurity to the World Cup.

The lads are ensconced in their digs, the WAGs are en route, and the M&S jackets have been freshly pressed. Amy Francombe on the squad’s World Cup mission control

Doha (AFP) - World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in a stunning u-turn just two days before kickoff as Cristiano Ronaldo prepared to jet in to Qatar.

Alcohol will still be available to those in hospitality areas and also at the FIFA Fan Festival in central Doha.

Doha (AFP) - FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.

Doha (AFP) - The World Cup always provides a stage for young players to make a name for themselves and the younger generation will be eagerly awaiting Sunday's start of the 2022 edition.

Doha (AFP) - A record six Asian teams will attempt against the odds to emulate South Korea's historic run to the 2002 semi-finals as the World Cup returns to the continent in Qatar.

The Saudi team launched its World Cup preparations in Doha with a light training session for the players who participated in the last friendly match against Croatia, in preparation for facing Argentina next Tuesday. French coach Herve Renard participated in the training with the players. The Saudi team is staying…

Doha (AFP) - Defending champions France are hoping Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be fit enough to feature in their opening World Cup match against Australia, with teammate Adrien Rabiot insisting both are "determined to play".