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Carlos Queiroz appointed Qatar boss

Qatar have announced Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of their national team.

A general view of stadium during ceremony after Argentina won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 by beating France via penalty shoot-out at Lusail Stadium

After World Cup, Qatar seeks Olympic gold

After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport.

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Southgate emphasises England belief as they gear up for Senegal showdown

Gareth Southgate knows England need to handle heightened expectations in Qatar but says there is more belief and confidence in the squad than during the run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago.

Qatar after defeat by Senegal

World Cup hosts Qatar fall to second defeat of the tournament

World Cup hosts Qatar’s fears of an early tournament exit loomed large as they lost 3-1 to Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

Enner Valencia scores penalty for Ecuador vs Qatar

Qatar become first hosts to lose FIFA World Cup opener

Qatar became the first World Cup hosts to lose their opening match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.

Qatar head coach -Felix Sanchez 19-November-22

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.