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FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022

South Korea advances at World Cup after stoppage-time winner

South Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on the tiebreaker of goals scored after beating Portugal 2-1 Friday

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

South Korea advances at World Cup after stoppage-time winner

Uruguay beats Ghana 2-0 at World Cup but both teams out

Uruguay beats Ghana 2-0 at World Cup but both teams out

By Associated Press 3 hrs ago

Life lessons from the football bonanza in Qatar World Cup

Life lessons from the football bonanza in Qatar World Cup

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 hrs ago

Hospitalized Pele thanks fans during fight against cancer

Hospitalized Pele thanks fans during fight against cancer

By Associated Press 9 hrs ago

I don't have to apologize for my 2010 handball against Ghana, says Uruguay's Suarez as they meet again today

Ghana and Uruguay meet at the World Cup on Friday in a repeat of one of the tournament’s most contentious games, and Luis Suarez still isn’t apologizing for his central role

By Associated Press 11 hrs ago

I don't have to apologize for my 2010 handball against Ghana, says Uruguay's Suarez as they meet again today

Reports: Ronaldo set to join Saudi club after his contract at Man United was terminated

The noise surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of quietening amid widespread speculation that Saudi club Al Nassr

By Associated Press 12 hrs ago

Reports: Ronaldo set to join Saudi club after his contract at Man United was terminated

Stephanie Frappart makes history as 1st female World Cup ref

French referee Stéphanie Frappart became the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game on Thursday as she blew her whistle

By Associated Press 22 hrs ago

Stephanie Frappart makes history as 1st female World Cup ref

Germany out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row.

By Associated Press 23 hrs ago

Germany out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

Japan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at World Cup

Japan scored twice early in the second half to come from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 and advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup on Thursday.

By Associated Press 23 hrs ago

Japan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at World Cup

Belgium coach Martinez leaving team after World Cup exit

Roberto Martinez is leaving as coach of Belgium’s national team following Thursday’s World Cup exit.

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Belgium coach Martinez leaving team after World Cup exit

Morocco advances at World Cup after beating Canada 2-1

Morocco advanced to the last 16 at the World Cup for just the second time after clinging on for a 2-1 win over Canada on Thursday.

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Morocco advances at World Cup after beating Canada 2-1

Croatia advances at World Cup as 0-0 draw eliminates Belgium

Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a 0-0 draw against Belgium, whose group-stage exit will likely usher in the breakup

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Croatia advances at World Cup as 0-0 draw eliminates Belgium

Black Stars coach sends powerful message to Suarez over what he did to Ghana in 2010

Ghana and Uruguay meet at the World Cup on Friday in a repeat of one of the tournament’s most contentious games.

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Black Stars coach sends powerful message to Suarez over what he did to Ghana in 2010

World Cup official balls need to be charged up before being used in games- here's why

A picture went viral showing four balls being plugged into power sockets on extension leads, in the same way, that you charge up your mobile phone

By Standard Sports 1 day ago

World Cup official balls need to be charged up before being used in games- here's why

French federation files complaint over disallowed goal

The French soccer federation is filing a complaint with FIFA over Antoine Griezmann’s disallowed goal at the end of a 1-0 loss to Tunisia at the World Cup

By Associated Press 1 day ago

French federation files complaint over disallowed goal

Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup

Henry Martin and Luis Chaves each scored in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive at the World Cup, but the 2-1 victory Wednesday night over Saudi Arabia

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup

Messi and Argentina advance at World Cup, beat Poland 2-0

Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time.

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Messi and Argentina advance at World Cup, beat Poland 2-0

Australia into last 16 of World Cup, beats Denmark 1-0

Australia advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup, beating favored Denmark 1-0 Wednesday on Mathew Leckie’s 60th-minute goal.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Australia into last 16 of World Cup, beats Denmark 1-0

France loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup Group

Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0 Wednesday.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

France loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup Group

Daughter says 82 year-old Pele rushed to hospital

Kely Nascimento added that there was “no emergency” concerning her 82-year-old father’s health.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Daughter says 82 year-old Pele rushed to hospital

FIFA says rainbow items are allowed at World Cup stadiums

One day after Iran and Wales were eliminated at the World Cup, FIFA finally gave a public assurance Wednesday that rainbow items

By Associated Press 2 days ago

FIFA says rainbow items are allowed at World Cup stadiums

Test your knowledge with our weekly news quiz

Have you been following what is happening in Kenya and around the world? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

By Clay Muganda and Reina Kimeu 2 days ago

Test your knowledge with our weekly news quiz

Morocco looks to advance in World Cup, Canada hopes for win

Morocco is seeking to reach the World Cup’s knockout stage for the first time since 1986. Canada, already eliminated, is hoping to leave Qatar with its first win.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Morocco looks to advance in World Cup, Canada hopes for win

Frappart to make World Cup history as first woman referee

Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game when she handles Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Frappart to make World Cup history as first woman referee

Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

England advances after beating Wales 3-0 at World Cup- to face Senegal at 10pm this Sunday

Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden both scored Tuesday to put England into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Wales.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

England advances after beating Wales 3-0 at World Cup- to face Senegal at 10pm this Sunday

Netherlands beats host Qatar 2-0 to advance at World Cup

The Netherlands finished off the worst showing by any World Cup host nation by beating Qatar 2-0 on Tuesday.

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Netherlands beats host Qatar 2-0 to advance at World Cup

Senegal advances to last 16 at World Cup, beats Ecuador 2-1

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly put his team into the last 16 of the World Cup by volleying home the winner in a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday.

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Senegal advances to last 16 at World Cup, beats Ecuador 2-1

Cameroon goalkeeper Onana leaves World Cup after dispute

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana apparently left the World Cup on Tuesday and was heading home after being dropped from the country’s squad

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Cameroon goalkeeper Onana leaves World Cup after dispute

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup 'between 400 and 500'

A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500”

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup 'between 400 and 500'

Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history.

By AP 3 days ago

Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension

Bruno Fernandes breaks silence on Ronaldo celebrating his goal without touching the ball

Fernandes said he thought Cristiano Ronaldo had scored Portugal's opener in their 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday even though he was credited with the goal.

By Standard Sports 3 days ago

Bruno Fernandes breaks silence on Ronaldo celebrating his goal without touching the ball

Brazil vs Switzerland sees lights go off during World Cup game

The lights at Stadium 974 briefly dimmed dramatically just before halftime Monday during a World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland.

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Brazil vs Switzerland sees lights go off during World Cup game

Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

A protester ran onto the field Monday carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN”

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

VAR corrects opening goal, awards it to Fernandes instead of Ronaldo as Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0

Cristiano Ronaldo thought he scored but the goal was eventually credited to Bruno Fernandes in Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday,

By Associated Press 3 days ago

VAR corrects opening goal, awards it to Fernandes instead of Ronaldo as Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0

Without Neymar, Brazil edges Switzerland 1-0 at World Cup

Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the round of the 16 of the World Cup on Monday.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Without Neymar, Brazil edges Switzerland 1-0 at World Cup

Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 to boost their hopes of reaching World Cup last 16

Mohamed Kudus netted twice on 34 and 69 minutes and Mohamed Salisu, 24, got his name on the scoresheet while Gue-sung scored the Korean goals in the 58th and 61st minutes.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 to boost their hopes of reaching World Cup last 16

Cameroon's No 1 goalkeeper Andre Onana removed from Indomitable Lions World Cup squad

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was removed from their squad just hours before their Group G game against Serbia on Monday.

By Xinhua 4 days ago

Cameroon's No 1 goalkeeper Andre Onana removed from Indomitable Lions World Cup squad

'Better pray to God I don't find him': Messi gets in trouble for cleaning floor with Mexico flag

The Argentina star may have gotten into trouble with the wrong person after moving the Mexican national team jersey with his foot

By Associated Press 4 days ago

'Better pray to God I don't find him': Messi gets in trouble for cleaning floor with Mexico flag

Aboubakar saves Cameroon in 3-3 tie with Serbia at World Cup

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar scored one goal and created another as Cameroon rallied from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Serbia at the World Cup on Monday.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Aboubakar saves Cameroon in 3-3 tie with Serbia at World Cup

Qatari fans hold Mesut Ozil signs at World Cup in response to Germany protest

Qatari soccer fans hit back at Germany’s World Cup protest on Sunday by holding pictures of former Germany player Mesut Özil while covering their mouths

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Qatari fans hold Mesut Ozil signs at World Cup in response to Germany protest

Riots in Belgium after Morocco win at World Cup

Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Riots in Belgium after Morocco win at World Cup

Spain coach remembers late daughter on 'special day' at World Cup

Spain coach Luis Enrique said it was a “special day” after his team’s 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup on Sunday.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Spain coach remembers late daughter on 'special day' at World Cup

Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain at World Cup

Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug salvaged a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday at the World Cup.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain at World Cup

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