Qatar

The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history.

Qatar has banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums. It was a sudden U-turn on the deal the conservative Muslim emirate made to secure the soccer tournament only two days before the opening game.

People familiar with the planning say FIFA plans to postpone the Club World Cup until early next year due to hosting challenges linked to the pandemic.

Qatar has expressed an interest in hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the world’s biggest sporting events in a letter to the International Olympic Committee.

Prosecutors revealed new details of alleged bribes paid to FIFA executive committee members to gain their votes for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup.

North Korea and South Korea have been drawn together in an Asian qualifying group as the road to soccer's 2022 World Cup in Qatar became clearer Wednesday.