Lopetegui talks up Qatar ‘dream’ with first World Cup knockouts in sight
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.

Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.









World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.
The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions
Indigenous groups have warned against the use of kambo by non-specialist practitioners.
Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.
World Cup hosts agree steps to counter Ebola threat after WHO declares public health emergency of international concern
Canadian Prime Minister Carney has said he wants to diversify from the US which has threatened to annex Canada.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.

Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.

Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.