20 July 2026 (FIFA) Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title in spectacular fashion, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final at New York New Jersey. Guided by head coach Luis de la Fuente, La Roja delivered a composed and dominant performance, eventually breaking Argentina’s resistance...

Doha, June 29, 2026 A dedicated Pakistan Corner showcasing Pakistan-made footballs used in FIFA World Cup tournaments was inaugurated at Building 45 of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Qatar, Muhammad Aamer, and the Director General of Katara Cultural Village Foundation, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Al...

San Francisco, 14 June 2026 (FIFA/QNA) Qatar began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Group B, earning a valuable point in a dramatic contest at San Francisco Bay Arena on Saturday. Qatar goal: Miro Muheim own goal (90+4), Switzerland goal: Embolo (17, penalty) Qatar snatched their first...

Mexico City, 10 June 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, marking a historic first as the tournament is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada and expanded to 48 teams. The opening match will see Mexico face South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, while the final will...

Washington, June 03 (QNA) The legacy of Qatar's hosting of major sporting events took center stage at the Sports Diplomacy Summit, organized by Foreign Policy Magazine at the Embassy of Qatar in Washington, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the approaching kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during a panel...

Doha, 24 May 2026 The inaugural Toastmasters vs. Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 concluded with a thrilling contest as Diplomats XI secured a narrow two-wicket victory over Toastmasters XI at the Kreeq Sports Grounds in Wakra, Qatar, on Thursday. The high-scoring 20-over friendly match brought together members of the diplomatic and Toastmasters communities in a celebration...

Bombay, 23 Jan. 2026 By Sudeep Sonawane – Opening Doorz Editorial When Coaching Was Guided by the Eye Every generation believes it has cracked the code, only for the next to arrive with a new gadget, graph, and vocabulary. This familiar debate resurfaces now in Maharashtra’s cricketing circles—pitting the reassuring simplicity of yesteryear against the...

Doha, 31 Dec. 2025 (QNA) Everything is ready for the launch of the inaugural HH the Father Amir Equestrian Prix. The organizing committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour has confirmed all preparations are complete for this prestigious event, which opens the Tour’s 2026 season. Held at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab from January 2-31...

Dubai Pakistan U19 crowned their campaign in emphatic style, clinching the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 title with a thumping 191-run victory over India U19 in the final at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, on 21 December. Batting first in the summit clash, Pakistan posted a towering 347 for 8, driven by a truly exceptional innings from Sameer Minhas. Rising to...

Doha, 13 Dec. 2025 The vibrant energy of Old Doha Port provided a stunning backdrop as Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 drew to a spectacular close today. The event’s landmark second day captivated over 3,000 spectators—a mix of VIPs, celebrity guests, sponsors, media, and the public, who were treated to world-class sport and cultural celebration. The...