In leading his national team to success on the field, a soccer star helped his country find itself.

A hearing will be held over a rule that allows overseas players to suspend their contracts with Ukrainian teams during the Russian invasion.

In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.

European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.

The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain,…

The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain,…

Qatar paid David Beckham tens of millions of dollars to promote the country and its interests. To its frustration, it has not received much return…

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Qatar’s beIN Sports hired a host of retired soccer stars to bring authority to its World Cup coverage and a group of interpreters to render…

In a display of defensive grit and attacking verve, Morocco’s formula moves it one step closer to the final.