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FIFA World Cup 2022: The story of week four

In partnership with Media City

From 32 teams down to just two. We have our FIFA World Cup finalists. Who will win the trophy on Sunday?

15/12/2022

Turkey

Thousands gather in Istanbul to protest mayor's political ban

Leaders and representatives of the six opposition parties in the country joined Thursday's rally in support of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

15/12/2022

Lebanon

Irish UN peacekeeping soldier killed in 'serious incident' in Lebanon

Three others were injured in the incident near the village of Al-Aqbiya.

15/12/2022

Turkey

Istanbul mayor sentenced to jail for insulting Turkish officials

A court in Turkey sentenced the mayor of the country's most populous city to prison on charges of insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.

14/12/2022

Sport

France has crushed Morocco's World Cup dreams, ending the Atlas Lions' fairytale run

Reigning champions France kept their composure to edge out Morocco 2-0 and book their place in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

14/12/2022

Qatar

World Cup holders France beat Morocco to set up final with Argentina

Goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani put paid to the North African country's dreams, paving the way for France to try to retain their title on Sunday.

14/12/2022

Partner content

Football mania takes hold in Dubai – and not just for the World Cup

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Whether you’re an avid fan, a budding amateur or a professional player, there are many benefits of being in Dubai. Committed supporters’ clubs, live games and shows, and cutting-edge training facilities and academies all unite Dubai’s football fans and aficionados in appreciation of the sport.

14/12/2022

Qatar 365

The best of Qatar in 2022: A celebration of nature, music and sport

In partnership with Media City

With Qatar 365, Euronews went on a musical journey, delved deeper into sports in the country, and explored the science of injuries.

14/12/2022

Turkey

Istanbul mayor jailed for 'insults' ahead of 2023 elections

Critics have slammed the trial as an attempt to eliminate a key opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

14/12/2022

Sport

France hopes to end Morocco's fairytale World Cup run in semi-final

Led by the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud, France will be looking to end Morocco’s fairytale run when both sides meet in their FIFA World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday.

14/12/2022

Qatar

From Doha to Buenos Aires: Argentina fans erupt after semi-final win

Argentina fans celebrated through the night after becoming the first 2022 World Cup finalists in Qatar. Messi's magic leaves Argentina fans dreaming with the title.

14/12/2022

Sport

World Cup: Morocco's dream faces extreme test against champions France

Africa's first ever World Cup semi-finalists take on the reigning champions, with the prize a place in the grand finale against Argentina on Sunday.

14/12/2022

Sport

Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Argentina has produced a stunning performance to outclass Croatia 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup semi-final clash in Qatar.

13/12/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: Argentina reach final beating Croatia 3-0

The South Americans will face either France or Morocco in the final on Sunday.

13/12/2022

Sport

Croatia and Argentina prepare for World Cup semi-final

Croatia face Argentina on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup 2022 semi-finals and a place in the final of the planet's most prestigious football tournament

12/12/2022

Qatar

Croatia ready to take on Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final

Croatia will be looking to make a comeback in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Qatar after losing the final at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, France and Argentina are clear favourites.

12/12/2022

Turkey

North Syria needs 'clearing' of Kurdish forces: Erdogan tells Putin

The Turkish president spoke to his Russian counterpart on Sunday, calling for the creation of a buffer zone in northern Syria.

11/12/2022

Sport

France beat England 2-1 after a nail-biting match at the World Cup

France is set to play Morocco for a place in the final of the Qatar World Cup.

10/12/2022

Turkey

Turkish President Erdoğan hints he is seeking office for last time

Turkey's president has presided over a period of economic turmoil, with runaway inflation and a collapsing currency denting his popularity.

10/12/2022

Qatar

US sports reporter dies suddenly while covering World Cup

Tributes for Grant Wahl have poured in after he collapsed while covering a match in Qatar.

10/12/2022

Qatar

Macron baits Sunak ahead of England France World Cup game

Leaders of the two European countries engaged in a light-hearted war of words before their football teams faced one another at the World Cup on Saturday night.

10/12/2022

Sport

Messi's Argentina beat the Dutch on penalties after hard-fought match

Argentina will face Croatia in the first semifinal tie on Tuesday.

09/12/2022

Qatar

Portugal trains for anticipated quarter-final match against Morocco

Tensions are high ahead of Portugal’s quarter-final match against Morocco while France and England prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday.

09/12/2022

Qatar

Croatia knock Brazil out of World Cup on penalties in another shock

The Balkan country of just 4 million now has to plot another upset against either Argentina or the Netherlands in an attempt to return to the World Cup final showdown four years after losing to France in Russia.

09/12/2022

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A passion for perfumes: BDK Parfums launches new fragrance in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

David Benedek's grandparents moved to Paris from Transylvania in the 1950s where they opened their first boutique in the Palais-Royale area.

09/12/2022

Culture news

Qatar artwork enters Guinness World Records as biggest painting ever

There are a lot of fabulous feats going on at football fields in Qatar right now but take a long look at the painting now officially the world's largest.

09/12/2022