Australia, Qatar withdraw from Copa America

Australia and Qatar, the two non-South American sides due to take part in this year's Copa America, have pulled out of the tournament.

Qatar to be 'guest team' in European WCQs

Qatar will be included as a guest team in European World Cup qualifying Group A as part of their preparation for hosting the 2022 tournament.

Four games a day confirmed for 2022 Qatar WC

There are relatively short distances between stadiums meaning fans will be able to attend multiple games a day.

India among five bids to host 2027 Asian Cup

India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.

U.S. could still host 2022 World Cup - Blatter

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said the U.S. would be capable of hosting the 2022 World Cup amid fresh corruption claims against Qatar.

Russia, Qatar deny World Cup bribery claims

The organisers of World Cups in Qatar and Russia have denied the U.S. Justice Department's allegations that bribes were paid to secure votes.

Africa's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying draw: Everything you need to know

The road to Qatar begins for Africa's giants on Tuesday, at the World Cup 2022 qualifying group-stage draw at the The Nile Ritz-Carlton in Cairo.

Xavi wins Qatar Cup week after spurning Barca

One day after confirming he turned down an offer to coach Barcelona, Xavi led Al Sadd to Qatar Cup victory over Al Duhail.

Assessing Qatar: Will 2022 World Cup host be able to handle it?

The Club World Cup, won by Liverpool, went off smoothly, but with three years until the actual World Cup, is Qatar going to be ready?

Socceroos to take on Messi at Copa America

Australia will face Lionel Messi and Argentina at next year's Copa America after being drawn in Group A for the South American championship.

Liverpool told LGBT fans welcome in Qatar - CEO

Qatar draw showcases unafraid, risk-taking India

Backing themselves and unmindful of pressure and opposition, India showed against Qatar that Igor Stimac's ideas were not all-talk.

Ratings: Gurpreet 10/10 as Stimac masterminds a point

Few expected India to come back from Doha with anything, but Igor Stimac's tactics and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's heroics earned the visitors a draw.

India hold firm to clinch famous draw in Qatar

India were without captain Sunil Chhetri, but their No.1 Gurpreet Singh inspired the team to a 0-0 draw against Asian champions Qatar.

Injury cloud over Sunil Chhetri as deflated India face Asia's best

Mere days after the heartbreaking loss to Oman, India could be without their captain and talisman when they play Asian Cup champs Qatar.

Argentina still don't have a plan around Lionel Messi but made it safely into Copa America quarterfinals

Lionel Scaloni is making it work game by game with this Argentina squad. Even though things still don't fit Lionel Messi, they're still in the hunt.

Argentina sneak past Qatar into Copa quarterfinals

Sergio Aguero and Lautaro Martinez both scored in Argentina's 2-0 win over Qatar that sealed their place in the Copa America quarterfinals.

Colombia in Copa quarters with win over Qatar

A late goal from Duvan Zapata, his second in two games, gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Qatar on Wednesday.

Qatar rally for shock Copa draw with Paraguay

Qatar fought their way back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Paraguay in their first ever Copa America game on Sunday.

Australia, Qatar set as '20 Copa America guests

Australia will be one of the two guest nations at the 2020 Copa America, the head of South America's football body said on Thursday.

Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus score in Brazil win vs. Qatar

Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Asian champions Qatar in Brasilia came at a heavy cost after they lost striker Neymar to an ankle injury.

2019 Copa America ultimate preview: Will Messi win this wide-open tournament on Brazil's home turf?

Lionel Messi is determined to win a trophy with Argentina. Is this his summer? We get you ready for a thrilling Copa, all of it live on ESPN+.

Report: FIFA mull Oman, Kuwait for '22 World Cup

FIFA is considering adding Oman and Kuwait as hosts alongside Qatar if the 2022 World Cup expands from 32 to 48 teams.

Ali leads Asian Cup Team of the Tournament

Asian Cup winners Qatar dominate ESPN's Team of the Tournament, but there's also room for the man with the worst (best?) hair and an MLS-bound star.

Qatar follow France's blueprint for winning tournaments

Qatar has joined a growing list of recent tournament winners - like Chile, Portugal and France - that functioned almost solely as the reactive team.