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Canada hit six as Qatar collapse in Vancouver World Cup match

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:19 June 2026
Post last modified:21 June 2026

Canada moved to the brink of the World Cup knockout stages with a commanding 6-0 win over nine‑man Qatar in Vancouver, a night defined by Jonathan David’s hat-trick, Cyle Larin’s early breakthrough and a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone. Jesse Marsch’s side were in control from the opening whistle, sharper in every duel and relentless in their pressure. Qatar, by contrast, unravelled quickly with two red cards, minimal attacking threat and long spells spent pinned inside their own half. The scoreline reflected the gulf in quality, but the mood inside BC Place shifted when Kone was stretchered off after a…

How Qatar created an exceptional night at the 2026 World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:14 June 2026
Post last modified:14 June 2026

The fifth minute of stoppage time in the match between Qatar and Switzerland was not just the moment Boualem Khoukhi scored the equaliser; it might have been the birth of a new chapter for the Qatari national team in the World Cup. The 1-1 draw gave “Al Annabi” their first point in the history of their World Cup participations, but the impact of this result goes far beyond the scoreline. The current tournament structure offers teams a path to qualification not only by finishing in the top two spots but also by competing as one of the best third-placed teams. For…

Qatar chases redemption at the World Cup

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:2 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

Four years after Qatar became the first Arab country to host the World Cup, they return to football’s biggest stage with unfinished business. As hosts in 2022, Qatar’s national team — Al Annabi — struggled under the spotlight, losing all three group matches and finishing without a point. The campaign contrasted sharply with Qatar’s recent dominance in Asia, making the early exit harder to swallow. Questions quickly followed — did Qatar buckle under the pressure, or was it simply not ready to face the world’s top teams? The 2026 World Cup could finally settle the question. Qatar: A team in flux Many…

Ireland fans protest ‘unconscionable’ Israel fixture during Qatar match

Post author:Robert Freeman
Post published:29 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Irish football supporters in Dublin interrupted the national team’s match against Qatar by throwing Palestine-themed tennis balls on the pitch. The fans were protesting at the Football Association of Ireland’s (FAI) disgraceful refusal to call off the team’s October Nations League fixture against the abomination that is so-called ‘Israel’. Supporters threw the balls on two occasions during the first half, resulting in the referee pausing the match. The protesters had decorated the balls with the Palestine flag and wrote: “Stop the game”. In an Instagram post, League of Ireland Fans for Palestine explained the intention was to: …send a strong message…