The Latest Breaking News from Qatar World Cup

Qatar’s World Cup chief executive Nasser Al Khater said “death is a natural part of life" as he responded to questions about the death of a migrant worker.

Doha (AFP) - The Qatar World Cup was billed as a last chance for Croatia's ageing stars to win a major tournament, but the youngest player to feature for Zlatko Dalic's side, Josko Gvardiol, has been vital in their run to the quarter-finals.

Speaking on her My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast alongside co-host Joanne McNally, Vogue revealed that she declined an invite to do promotion in the Gulf nation, asking how they would feel if she brought her lesbian sister with her to the country

Before the Qatar World Cup began, FIFA launched a social campaign called “Football Unites the World”. FIFA acknowledged “the world is divided […] with conflicts and global crises”, but promised the World Cup “will bring people together to cross borders, unite and celebrate”.

He only played a minimal role in Portugal's supreme thrashing of Switzerland, but a petulant Cristiano Ronaldo has stolen the headlines.

Tottenham striker Son will wear a mask at the Qatar World Cup for South Korea

After sending the Socceroos packing, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi was kind enough to take photos with his vanquished-foes-turned-excited-fans. That and more feature in today's talking points from the Qatar World Cup.

Doha (AFP) - After fierce criticism of the Qatar World Cup, the head of the UN labour agency on Sunday pressed FIFA's president for a greater role scrutinizing future World Cup hosts.

The Dutch show the Americans the importance of putting the ball in the net and Australia succumb to the wonders of Messi.

DOHA -- Ahead of Japan's match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu made it clear he is not underestimating the Croatians, who he said "play with great flexibility and tenacity."

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.