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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Poland v Argentina - Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar - November 30, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as Argentina qualify for the knockout stages REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

World Cup 2022 Top Goal Scorer: Who Could Win Golden Boot?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has entered the knockout phase, and one of the top honours players compete for is the Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament. The…

03 December 2022

FILE - People enjoy the sunset with the view of city skyline and the world tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 29, 2021. The FIFA World Cup may be bringing as many as 1.2 million fans to Qatar, but the nearby flashy emirate of Dubai is also looking to cash in on the major sports tournament taking place just a short flight away. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Flashy Dubai Will Cash in On A World Cup A Short Flight Away

The FIFA World Cup may be bringing as many as 1.2 million fans to Qatar, but the nearby flashy emirate of Dubai is also looking to cash in on the major sports tournament taking place just a short…

AP 30 October 2022

Lionel Messi- (Credit: Elsa/Getty Images).

At The World Cup, Messi, Ronaldo, and Many Other Legends Are Performing Their Last Dance

The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as the most anticipated sporting event on the planet, occurring every four years and attracting billions of viewers with increasing popularity for each edition. …

Sarah Gamal 28 October 2022

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Stadium Preview - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - September 22, 2022 General view inside the stadium ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous

World Cup Players To Get FIFA Data Analysis App

When the World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Nov. 20 fans can expect a flurry of stats and match footage on social media and FIFA is hoping that includes data and content from a new player app. FIFA…

23 September 2022

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