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The 2022 Fifa World Cup, controversially being held from 21 November to 18 December, will be the 22nd edition of the World Cup, and will be hosted by Qatar. A total of 32 teams from around the world will compete at the event. France are the reigning champions, having triumphed in Russia in 2018
- Brazil-born striker scores from the spot and adds another in stoppage time to secure 5-0 win over Maldives
- More players expected to join Elkeson and international teammate Nico Yennaris once eligible to play for China
It was the turn of soccer fans to show defiance on September 10 after weeks of anti-government protests, when they turned up in a sea of red jerseys to root for the Hong Kong team in its first home World Cup qualifier against Iran.
It was the turn of soccer fans to show defiance on September 10 after weeks of anti-government protests, when they turned up in a sea of red jerseys to root for the Hong Kong team in its first home World Cup qualifier against Iran.
Pui Kwan-kay and head coach both praise atmosphere at Hong Kong Stadium for World Cup qualifier.
Pui Kwan-kay and head coach both praise atmosphere at Hong Kong Stadium for World Cup qualifier.
Mixu Paatelainen’s defensive side impress against Asia’s No 1 side in 2-0 defeat
Mixu Paatelainen’s defensive side impress against Asia’s No 1 side in 2-0 defeat
Booing China national anthem likely to happen again after fans began the practice in 2015 in the previous World Cup qualifiers.
Booing China national anthem likely to happen again after fans began the practice in 2015 in the previous World Cup qualifiers.
Iran football podcast Gol Bezan weighs in what Mixu Paatelainen’s side can expect from Asia’s No 1 side.
Iran football podcast Gol Bezan weighs in what Mixu Paatelainen’s side can expect from Asia’s No 1 side.
Bookmakers are backing the visitors to score early and often in their opening game on the road to Qatar 2022.
Bookmakers are backing the visitors to score early and often in their opening game on the road to Qatar 2022.
Hong Kong to face Asian giants Iran next week in 2022 World Cup qualifiers where a convincing performance is required to regain confidence.
Hong Kong to face Asian giants Iran next week in 2022 World Cup qualifiers where a convincing performance is required to regain confidence.
Paatelainen’s charges almost suffer an embarrassing loss against a mainly under-23 side, who were missing three of their star players in Phnom Penh
Paatelainen’s charges almost suffer an embarrassing loss against a mainly under-23 side, who were missing three of their star players in Phnom Penh
Tickets for Hong Kong’s first home 2022 World Cup qualifying tie already on sale.
Tickets for Hong Kong’s first home 2022 World Cup qualifying tie already on sale.
Governing body rejects the move and the match will take place at So Kon Po venue on Tuesday as scheduled.
Governing body rejects the move and the match will take place at So Kon Po venue on Tuesday as scheduled.
Hong Kong have never met Iraq but have plenty of history with the rest of the group.
Hong Kong have never met Iraq but have plenty of history with the rest of the group.
Mixu Paatelainen’s side travel to Phnom Penh for their first step on the road to Qatar World Cup with match to be broadcast in Hong Kong after all.
Mixu Paatelainen’s side travel to Phnom Penh for their first step on the road to Qatar World Cup with match to be broadcast in Hong Kong after all.
New coach Paatelainen in charge of first competitive game since joining in April
New coach Paatelainen in charge of first competitive game since joining in April
City set to host Team Melli in World Cup qualifiers on September 10 at Hong Kong Stadium
City set to host Team Melli in World Cup qualifiers on September 10 at Hong Kong Stadium
Kwoon Chung Southern winger wants Hong Kong people to come out in force for their World Cup qualifiers against Iran at home after playing Cambodia first
Kwoon Chung Southern winger wants Hong Kong people to come out in force for their World Cup qualifiers against Iran at home after playing Cambodia first
Italian World Cup winner open to including foreigners with five years in country or those overseas eligible because of family.
Italian World Cup winner open to including foreigners with five years in country or those overseas eligible because of family.
Former Shanghai SIPG head appointed to top job had already spoken out against naturalising players eligible via residency.
Former Shanghai SIPG head appointed to top job had already spoken out against naturalising players eligible via residency.
Striker writes online to explain his feelings in giving up Brazilian nationality in attempt to fire adopted country to World Cup.
Striker writes online to explain his feelings in giving up Brazilian nationality in attempt to fire adopted country to World Cup.
Hong Kong will travel to Cambodia and host Asia’s top team Iran at Hong Kong Stadium in September matches.
Hong Kong will travel to Cambodia and host Asia’s top team Iran at Hong Kong Stadium in September matches.
Reaction to the new policy has been called a ‘Pandora’s Box’ as more foreigners set to follow forward’s lead.
Reaction to the new policy has been called a ‘Pandora’s Box’ as more foreigners set to follow forward’s lead.
AFC confirmation ends weeks of speculation that Brazil-born striker would be eligible for Marcello Lippi’s side
AFC confirmation ends weeks of speculation that Brazil-born striker would be eligible for Marcello Lippi’s side
The Finn has no room for a batch of youngsters as he puts his faith in experience against Cambodia and Iran, the highest Fifa ranked team in Asia
The Finn has no room for a batch of youngsters as he puts his faith in experience against Cambodia and Iran, the highest Fifa ranked team in Asia
Australia, Jordan, Kuwait and Nepal stand in their way of progressing from group B
Australia, Jordan, Kuwait and Nepal stand in their way of progressing from group B
The draw combines the qualifying competition for the next World Cup in Qatar as well as the 2023 Asian Cup
The draw combines the qualifying competition for the next World Cup in Qatar as well as the 2023 Asian Cup
Canadian doctor who is still revered in China has been mentioned since ‘first non-Chinese’ player gained citizenship.
Canadian doctor who is still revered in China has been mentioned since ‘first non-Chinese’ player gained citizenship.
Match between Tak Chun Ka I and Hang Sai is latest thumbing of the nose to the Macau FA after its refusal to travel to Sri Lanka for second leg
Match between Tak Chun Ka I and Hang Sai is latest thumbing of the nose to the Macau FA after its refusal to travel to Sri Lanka for second leg
Nicholas Torrao does not fear punishment from Macau FA – ‘they can come and talk to me’
Nicholas Torrao does not fear punishment from Macau FA – ‘they can come and talk to me’
Macau Football Association refuses to bend under pressure from players to let them play in Sri Lanka
Macau Football Association refuses to bend under pressure from players to let them play in Sri Lanka