Results for “FIFA World cup” (23)

3 months ago

PM Sharif hails Pakistan's contribution to the FIFA World Cup 2026 via 'Trionda' balls

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed pride in Pakistan’s contribution to FIFA World Cup 2026, noting the tournament will be played with Pakistan-made "Trionda" match balls. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, PM Sharif termed the opening day of the 48-team extravaganza as a "very special day for football fans" before highlighting the sport's ability to promote unity across borders, cultures and nationalities. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

10 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw sets stage for biggest event ever

The 48 teams set to contest the biggest FIFA World Cup in history were sorted into 12 groups on Friday, marking the first major step towards next summer’s expanded tournament across North America. The drawing ceremony took place at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, DC, where US President Donald J. Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino to represent the three countries co-hosting the expanded global soccer tournament. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

2 years ago

Crown Prince MBS endorses Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. The bid book will be submitted to FIFA in Paris by a delegation led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, along with Yasser Al Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that this support has positioned the Kingdom as a global sports hub during a period of significant growth and transformation. Read More…

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3 years ago

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup in 2023

Saudi Arabia will host the 20th FIFA Club World Cup later this year, becoming only the sixth nation to stage the tournament. The kingdom, which will host the tournament during December 12-22, will become the third Gulf country to stage it, besides Qatar and the UAE. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

3 years ago

Qatar FIFA World Cup declared best world cup of the century

FIFA World Cup 2022 organized in Qatar has been declared the best World Cup of the Century in the poll conducted by BBC Sports. According to the details, 78% of the people voted for the recently concluded FIFA World Cup held in Qatar as the best world cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the Qatar FIFA World Cup because of the diversity and inclusion of the game. Read More…

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3 years ago

Messi becomes first to win prestigious Golden Ball trophy twice

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentinian football star Lionel Messi has become the first footballer to win the prestigious Golden Ball trophy twice, after the FIFA World Cup tournament in Doha, Qatar concluded on Sunday night. Messi won the Adidas Golden Ball for best player at the Qatar 2022 tournament late Sunday. The first time he won the trophy was in Brazil’s 2014 World Cup when Argentina secured the runners-up spot. Read More…

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3 years ago

President Alvi, PM Sharif felicitates Argentina on FIFA World Cup win

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated Argentina for winning the FIFA World Cup after a nail-biting final game against France. Taking to Twitter, PM Sharif congratulated the Lionel Messi-led side for its exemplary performance in the tournament’s grand finale. Meanwhile, President Alvi also congratulated Argentina for their World Cup win in addition to lauding Qatar’s extraordinary preparations as hosts for the international football event. Read More…

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3 years ago

President Alvi, PM Sharif felicitates Argentina on FIFA World Cup win

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3 years ago

Messi, Di Maria give Argentina early lead over France

Doha: The FIFA World Cup 22 final showdown between Argentina and France kicked off on Sunday at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium. Messi and Di Maria gave Argentina an early lead over France in the World Cup final. Both players scored two back to back two goals while their rivals could not score any. Read More…

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3 years ago

Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina to World Cup final

FIFA World Cup 2022: A dazzling performance from Lionel Messi led Argentina to their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Messi now gets one last chance to win the piece of silverware that has eluded him in his trophy-laden career, but Manchester City's 22-year-old striker Julian Alvarez also shone as Argentina ensured they will return in Stadium on Sunday to face either France or Morocco. Read More…

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