Sport InternationalSport InternationalenDC5EDDBA-35AA-4EB8-B850-70FD19890E11https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/american-madison-keys-wins-eastbourne-international-titleLondon, June 27 (QNA) - American Madison Keys was crowned champion of the Eastbourne International (WTA 250) on grass courts after defeating Germany's Tatjana Maria in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, on Saturday in the final.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:11:40 Z65907C1F-794C-4DFE-8E81-84BBD79CAD20https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/world-cup-2026-fifa-provides-special-services-for-visually-impaired-fansMiami/USA, June 27 (QNA) - The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the provision of specialized services for fans with disabilities (the blind) at the FIFA World Cup 2026.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:47:16 Z4EC67AE5-B7A0-41C5-B5F5-CE38D930C127https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/2026-fifa-world-cup-belgium-cruise-into-round-of-32-with-5-1-victory-over-new-zealandVancouver, June 27 (QNA) - Belgium stormed into the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their final Group G match at BC Place in Vancouver on Friday.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:20:54 ZCDDC0E9F-C150-4E1D-8105-5FF274B1C1B7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/2026-fifa-world-cup-egypt-draw-with-iran-to-secure-round-of-32-spotWashington, June 27 (QNA) - Egypt booked their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after holding Iran to a 1-1 draw in their final Group G match at Seattle Stadium on Friday.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:18:29 Z996FC060-A09F-4430-9A34-1138DC76EE66https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/2026-fifa-world-cup-cape-verde-advance-to-round-of-32-after-goalless-draw-against-saudi-arabiaHouston, June 27 (QNA) - Cape Verde secured a historic place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw in their final Group H match at Houston Stadium in the United States on Friday.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:06:53 Z08CE5162-58B0-4214-94AC-E524513BE92Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/senegal-keep-world-cup-hopes-alive-with-five-goal-win-over-iraqToronto, June 27 (QNA) - Senegal kept their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive with a 5-0 victory over Iraq in their final Group Nine match.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:56:28 Z253954DD-98D6-4B91-80B7-D56780A807DBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/france-beat-norway-to-finish-group-stage-with-perfect-recordBoston, June 27 (QNA) - France completed the World Cup group stage with a 100 percent record after beating Norway 4-1 in their final Group Nine match.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:53:17 Z0C012F6A-C2A3-4A58-918D-32E5CCE2368Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/2026-fifa-world-cup-turkiye-beat-us-3-2Washington, June 26 (QNA) - Turkiye bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite edging the United States 3-2 in their final Group D match.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:09:33 ZF6D15B1D-4E1E-4FBD-AF3A-B6F69983A9AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/2026-fifa-world-cup-australia-qualify-for-round-of-32San Francisco, June 26 (QNA) - Australia secured a place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw against Paraguay in their final Group D match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:52:30 ZB03F695A-9CDD-4561-903F-F5B5E8E38A12https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/2026-fifa-world-cup-japan-sweden-reach-round-of-32Dallas, June 26 (QNA) - Japan and Sweden booked their places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after playing out a 1-1 draw in their final Group F match.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:14:44 Z359AF71F-D90E-4E6B-BA63-5A9C0AA581BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/2026-fifa-world-cup-netherlands-beat-tunisia-3-1Kansas City, June 26 (QNA) - The Netherlands qualified for the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 3-1 win over Tunisia in their final Group F match.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:05:22 Z0913B0CE-9D33-42B5-8522-F0BD9779077Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/fifa-2026-world-cup-south-africa-beats-south-korea-1-0-qualifies-for-round-of-32Monterrey, June 25 (QNA) - South Africa qualified for the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0 in the final round of Group A matches.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:07:25 ZDF2C6F7F-F8C6-4C14-BD51-F70F327C3D6Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/fifa-2026-world-cup-mexico-defeats-czech-republic-achieves-perfect-group-stage-recordMexico City, June 25 (QNA) - Mexico won all three of their Group A matches at the FIFA 2026 World Cup after defeating Czech Republic 3-0 in their third and final group stage match of the tournament.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:43:33 Z17557CC5-88A7-47B3-A516-20E83E1E710Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/fifa-2026-world-cup-brazil-beats-scotland-3-0-qualifies-for-round-of-32Miami, June 25 (QNA) - Brazil secured its first-place finish in Group C after defeating Scotland 3-0 in their final group match at Miami Stadium, securing qualification for the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:43:15 Z9CBC52C0-CCBB-4597-BEFB-879B8C9FA98Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/25/fifa-2026-world-cup-morocco-beats-haiti-4-2-qualifies-for-round-of-32Miami, June 25 (QNA) - Morocco qualified for the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after defeating Haiti 4-2 in the final round of Group C matches.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:26:14 Z5A8B32F5-D2AA-466F-BBE5-3B21EBA19D1Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/fifa-2026-world-cup-colombia-beats-drc-1-0-qualifies-for-round-of-32Guadalajara (Mexico), June 24 (QNA) - Colombia qualified for the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 during the second round of Group K matches.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:44:52 Z15832BFC-3244-49A1-B071-1B27C253F494https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/24/fifa-2026-world-cup-croatia-keep-qualification-hopes-alive-after-defeating-panama-1-0Toronto, June 24 (QNA) - Croatia secured three valuable points in a 1-0 victory over Panama, reviving its hopes of qualifying for the round of 32 at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, in a match that was held in Toronto Stadium in the second round of Group L games.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:49:31 ZC765C057-D409-4E38-BF90-B75A0EDEFF84https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/2026-world-cup-ronaldo-leads-portugal-to-5-0-victory-over-uzbekistanHouston, June 23 (QNA) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal national football team cruised to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan national football team on Tuesday in their second Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston, US.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:26:22 Z968E73B9-574C-421D-AC8B-DA067D841699https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/fifa-2026-world-cup-algeria-beats-jordan-2-1San Francisco, June 23 (QNA) - Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 in the second round of Group J matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:18:41 ZA8F45F4A-E44B-49A0-BA89-4BAD0653FF0Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/fifa-2026-world-cup-norway-beats-senegal-3-2-qualifies-for-round-of-32New Jersey, June 23 (QNA) - Norway secured its place in the round of 32 at the FIFA 2026 World Cup after defeating Senegal 3-2 in the second match of Group I.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:50:04 Z487774BF-FA59-400A-890B-85A3F329FF49https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/fifa-2026-world-cup-france-beats-iraq-3-0-qualifies-for-round-of-32Philadelphia, June 23 (QNA) - France qualified for the round of 32 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after defeating Iraq 3-0 in the second round of Group I matches.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:49:51 Z00000A82-B7DC-4089-BA36-127BDC744845https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/2026-world-cup-argentina-advances-to-round-of-32-with-2-0-win-over-austriaDallas (US), June 22 (QNA) - Argentina secured its place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, in the second match of Group J.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:08:58 Z4E6EA0BD-0824-4C03-87BC-07A4CA836DBFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/malago-elected-president-of-italian-football-federationRome, June 22 (QNA) - The extraordinary general assembly of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), meeting in Rome, elected Giovanni Malago as its new president on Monday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:38:53 Z3F1D1095-8D58-4C27-A7D3-87087F379BF0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/fifa-world-cup-2026-jordan-algeria-meet-in-crucial-arab-clash-iraq-face-must-win-test-against-franceSan Francisco, June 22 (QNA) - Attention will turn to a crucial Arab showdown between Jordan and Algeria in the early hours of Tuesday as both sides seek to revive their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns, while Iraq face a must-win test against France to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:34:00 ZBA99A3AC-4FE1-4E65-8880-1637780711B2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/fifa-world-cup-2026-egypt-beat-new-zealand-3-1-to-go-top-of-group-gVancouver, June 22 (QNA) - Egypt secured their first-ever victory in FIFA World Cup history after defeating New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:38:51 Z9B311FE5-5B8F-417D-8438-CB6EBD23C5E6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/fifa-world-cup-2026-cape-verde-holds-uruguay-to-2-2-drawMiami, June 22 (QNA) - Cape Verde kept their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive after securing a 2-2 draw against Uruguay in their Group H second-round match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:34:24 Z051B8510-20E5-47DE-95E4-A8FE478FEAD0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/world-cup-2026-belgium-and-iran-battle-to-goalless-draw-in-group-stage-clash-1Los Angeles, June 22 (QNA) - Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran Sunday in the second match of Group Seven of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a game held at Los Angeles Stadium in the United States.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:04:09 ZE63D5894-27D2-4BE1-8A02-A632F90C4295https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/czech-republics-noskova-claims-berlin-tennis-open-titleBerlin, June 21 (QNA) - Czech tennis player Linda Noskova, world's No. 13, won the Berlin Open WTA 500 title on Sunday after defeating world No. 4 Jessica Pegula of the United States in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:14:10 Z775FD4A7-0022-4994-9422-F216AED7A08Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/qatari-champion-mutaz-barshim-tells-qna-he-aims-for-strong-showing-at-monaco-diamond-league-1Doha, June 21 (QNA) - Qatari Olympic and world champion Mutaz Barshim said that finishing second in the men's high jump at the Doha Diamond League is a first step in his technical progression and his return to full physical and competitive form ahead of the 2026 athletics season.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:03:56 Z5E2E3F6E-F58D-4A7A-95EE-27EA74867D53https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/tiafoe-wins-halle-title-in-breakthrough-moment-for-american-tennisBerlin, June 21 (QNA) - American Frances Tiafoe was crowned champion of the 33rd Halle Open (ATP 500 event), held on grass courts in Germany, after taking on his compatriot Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, in today's final.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:44:41 ZBCC3FBF9-78D0-4430-B887-C8116DE747F7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/fifa-world-cup-2026-netherlands-thrash-sweden-5-1-and-top-group-fHouston, June 20 (QNA) - Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1 in their second Group F match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, held Saturday at Houston Stadium.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:40:22 Z1C808F52-F42E-410A-A9BA-3FE6B1A76672https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/american-jessica-pegula-qualifies-for-berlin-open-finalBerlin, June 20 (QNA) - American Jessica Pegula, ranked fourth in the world, qualified for the Berlin Open final for the second time on Saturday after a victory over Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, in three sets.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:57:03 ZF6022F31-3377-49F3-8E23-0F447F8EFA4Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/japans-ai-ogura-secures-first-pole-position-for-czech-grand-prixPrague, June 20 (QNA) - Japan's Ai Ogura secured pole position for the Czech Grand Prix, the ninth round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship, which began yesterday and concludes on Sunday at the Brno circuit.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:50:22 Z06F2C96E-9C76-4D82-AB25-5E36FA270EA0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/fifa-world-cup-2026-fifa-american-heart-association-partner-to-educate-fans-on-cardiac-arrests-cprMiami, June 20 (QNA) - The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) to educate FIFA Fan Festivals show visitors on how to recognize cardiac arrest and practice Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:50:47 ZE051F908-DC2C-4BCB-AE3F-41B606DA8DB2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/2026-world-cup-ancelotti-says-neymar-is-close-to-returning-ahead-of-scotland-matchPhiladelphia, June 20 (QNA) - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team produced a complete performance in its 3-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday in a Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:21:58 ZEA004259-955E-40EC-87DF-1BC063518B7Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/2026-world-cup-tunisia-and-japan-set-for-1000th-match-in-tournament-historyMonterrey, June 20 (QNA) - Japan and Tunisia will meet Sunday at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico in the second round of Group F matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the game marking the 1,000th match in the history of the World Cup finals since the tournament began in 1930.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:25:12 ZE9FE1D74-0219-496B-80B4-62F57F2FA5F9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/2026-world-cup-turkiye-eliminated-after-defeat-to-paraguaySan Francisco, June 20 (QNA) - Paraguay secured a valuable 1-0 victory over Turkiye in their Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive, while Turkiye were officially eliminated after suffering their second consecutive defeat.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:44:12 Z71D7A2B6-7C69-48A0-A92D-CEC1C3F84445https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/2026-world-cup-brazil-earn-first-win-with-3-0-victory-over-haitiPhiladelphia, June 20 (QNA) - Brazil earned its first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, defeating Haiti 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in a Group C match.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:02:18 Z6C082BA6-E8DB-4DE6-B502-9165390D495Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/2026-world-cup-morocco-edges-scotland-1-0-moves-closer-to-round-of-32Boston, June 20 (QNA) - Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland early Saturday in its second Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, strengthening its position in the race for a place in the Round of 32.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:25:02 ZC7B22AE8-E488-4D9A-ABA9-4FED21B93592https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/fifa-world-cup-2026-mexico-beat-south-korea-to-qualify-for-round-of-32Guadalajara, Mexico, June 19 (QNA) - Mexico became the first team to qualify for the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their second Group A match.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:12:09 ZFB8DCFA9-E4B3-404B-BFC8-47B330084DC8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/19/fifa-world-cup-2026-switzerland-defeat-bosnia-and-herzegovina-4-1Los Angeles, June 18 - Switzerland secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B second-round match at Los Angeles Stadium on Wednesday, as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:39:03 Z04791A7E-2D45-45F7-A802-6B0AA546A6AFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/fifa-2026-world-cup-canadas-coach-stresses-importance-of-upcoming-match-against-qatarVancouver, June 18 (QNA) - Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch stressed the importance of the upcoming match against Qatar in the second round of Group B matches at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that every point will be crucial in the race to qualify for the next round.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:24:17 Z59807374-D9AE-4F5E-AD50-C04954CAB4E4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/17/real-madrid-signs-portuguese-bernardo-silva-on-two-year-dealMadrid, June 17 (QNA) - Real Madrid announced on Wednesday the signing of Portuguese international midfielder Bernardo Silva after leaving Manchester City. Silva spent nine years with the English club.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:49:19 Z337E3348-16D4-4246-A9E3-4CD9240428E9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/17/fifa-2026-world-cup-qatars-ambassador-to-canada-all-facilities-support-will-be-provided-to-qatari-fans-in-vancouverVancouver, June 17 (QNA) - HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari affirmed that the Qatari diplomatic mission secured all its logistical and service capabilities to provide comprehensive support to the Qatari national football team and the Qatari fans who will travel to Vancouver for the anticipated match between Qatar and Canada on Friday morning (Qatar time), which comes as part of the second round of Group B matches.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:53:41 Z125C5756-167C-4BA2-BA46-5F359B4D4F10https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-haaland-leads-norway-to-victory-against-iraqBoston, June 17 (QNA) - The Iraqi national team began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-4 defeat against Norway in a match held at Gillette Stadium in Boston, United States, as part of the opening round of Group I.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:56:29 Z064ABC7C-4229-4224-BE6F-2AFA94B64B3Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/16/ac-milan-appoints-portuguese-coach-ruben-amorimRome, June 16 (QNA) - AC Milan announced on Tuesday the appointment of Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim as head coach of the club's first team on a two-year contract, with an option to extend.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:29:18 Z677AFF3C-1F74-4225-9D61-4B5C170401B4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/16/2026-world-cup-al-marri-joins-officiating-team-for-portugal-dr-congo-matchZurich, June 16 (QNA) - FIFA's Referees Committee has appointed Qatari referee Khamis Al Marri as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the Portugal vs. DR Congo match, scheduled for Wednesday at Houston Stadium in the United States as part of Group 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:03:21 ZB4FA275F-C409-47B2-9CE0-8E9634544EEChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/16/2026-fifa-world-cup-herve-renard-appointed-as-tunisias-new-couchMonterrey, June 16 (QNA) - The Tunisian Football Federation announced on Tuesday, the appointment of French coach Herve Renard as head coach of the national team until the conclusion of its matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:25:01 Z078FDBCC-0938-40E5-936F-0E321123BCF2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/16/2026-fifa-world-cup-saudi-arabia-held-to-1-1-draw-against-uruguayMiami, June 16 (QNA) - Saudi Arabia began its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in their first Group H match of the tournament.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:15:28 Z8AD4AFD1-BA9D-425D-A4FB-090287A5676Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/16/2026-world-cup-spain-cape-verde-play-to-scoreless-drawAtlanta, June 15 (QNA) - Spain and Cape Verde drew 0–0 in Group H's opening match on Monday, in the FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:07:43 Z