Reporter/ Alexandra Evangelista

Messi sets five Guinness World Records during FIFA World Cup in Qatar 21 Dec 2022 - 11:01 am

Doha: Argentina's captain Lionel Messi has bagged back-to-back trophies and smashed records during the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar....

Popular 'Where is Messi?' Saudi trendsetter now cheers 'Vamos Argentina!' 15 Dec 2022 - 01:07 pm

Doha: Saudi Arabian fan Abdullah Al Ayyadah set the social media on fire with his "Where is Messi?" question. Green-clad and fashioned with...

Meet the Omani "jinx cheerleader" giving jitters to FIFA World Cup fans 13 Dec 2022 - 03:08 pm

Social media influencers are sharing humorous videos of an Omani football fan called 'Mjomba' who is considered as a "jinx cheerleader" and "bad...

England players adopt Dave, a stray cat from Qatar after World Cup exit 12 Dec 2022 - 02:33 pm

Doha: Team England may not have bagged the World Cup trophy but it surely brought home a purr-fectly priceless guest, Dave, a friendly...

'I thought it was him too': Fans flock Neymar look-alike 05 Dec 2022 - 04:27 pm

Doha: The FIFA World Cup in Qatar perhaps is the perfect chance for football fans in the country to meet the biggest stars...

Football fans without tickets can enter Qatar from tomorrow; Ministry lists requirements 01 Dec 2022 - 08:30 am

Doha: Fans without match tickets will be allowed entry to Qatar starting from tomorrow, December 2, 2022. The Ministry of Interior has announced...

Qatar’s internet sensation 'Metro Man' wins hearts during FIFA World Cup 26 Nov 2022 - 01:13 pm

Doha: Meet the new internet sensation in Qatar, the 'Metro man'! Sitting atop a high-chair, with a megaphone and a foam hand, a...

Much-awaited 'Dreamers' music video of BTS sensation Jungkook released 22 Nov 2022 - 05:15 pm

Doha: The official music video for the FIFA World Cup soundtrack, 'Dreamers' by BTS sensation Jungkook, has been released on FIFA's official YouTube...

BTS ARMYs cheer Jungkook’s stunning performance at World Cup opening ceremony 20 Nov 2022 - 08:40 pm

Doha: ARMYs, the ardent fans of world-renowned Korean pop band BTS, showered Jungkook with support as he delivered a stunning performance in the...

Canadian fan attempts to break Guinness World Record for most matches attended in a single World Cup 20 Nov 2022 - 02:14 pm

Doha: An avid football fan, Lee Kormish, is in Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup and aspires to break a Guinness World...

BTS Jungkook to headline FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with "Dreamers"; soundtrack to release few hours before 19 Nov 2022 - 10:58 am

Doha: Calling all ARMYs! It’s the moment that you’ve been waiting for as the performance of BTS’ Jungkook happens tomorrow at the opening...

Public can now meet Suhail and Thuraya as Panda House Park opens 18 Nov 2022 - 02:35 pm

Doha: The public can now meet Suhail and Thuraya, the two giant pandas in Qatar. The Ministry of Municipality announced that tickets are...

Official hashflags for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 enabled on Twitter ahead of kick-off 18 Nov 2022 - 12:26 pm

Doha: Twitter hashflags for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has now been activated on the platform. With only two days left until...

World Cup Moments: Maradona's magic made for most exciting tournament in 1986 13 Nov 2022 - 12:51 pm

Doha: In 1986, the FIFA World Cup has amassed popularity around the globe resulting to 121 teams vying for a spot in the...

BTS Jungkook to perform at FIFA World Cup Qatar opening ceremony; release a new soundtrack soon 12 Nov 2022 - 08:35 am

Doha: Jungkook, a member of K-Pop sensation BTS, has been confirmed to release a soundtrack and perform at the opening ceremony of the...

First massive cruise ship to serve as floating hotel for FIFA World Cup fans docks in Qatar 10 Nov 2022 - 11:04 am

Doha: The first of the three floating hotels has arrived in Qatar this morning. The cruise ship MSC World Europa docked at Old...

World Cup Moments: First-ever mascot debut, live satellite broadcast and Pickles found stolen trophy in 1966 09 Nov 2022 - 03:33 pm

The 1966 World Cup held in England saw the participation of 16 teams including North Korea. Hosted across seven towns and eight stadiums,...

10 Insta-worthy goalpost installations unveiled around Qatar 09 Nov 2022 - 10:38 am

Doha: Ten artistically decorated goalposts have been unveiled at several iconic landmarks in Qatar. The Insta-worthy art installations named "Posts of Qatar" significantly...