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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
- Victory could prove vital for AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifying hopes
- Attacking formation pays off with Roberto Affonso-inspired 2-0 defeat of side that they drew 1-1 with on match day one
Defender Andy Russell hopes supporters can make it down to create another ‘excellent atmosphere’
Defender Andy Russell hopes supporters can make it down to create another ‘excellent atmosphere’
Bahrain coach Helio Sousa says he did not see the gesture but insists the fans created ‘an amazing environment’.
Bahrain coach Helio Sousa says he did not see the gesture but insists the fans created ‘an amazing environment’.
The Italian, who was one of the highest paid managers in the world, leaves his post at the CFA for the second time.
The Italian, who was one of the highest paid managers in the world, leaves his post at the CFA for the second time.
A relatively young team produce a brave performance against a strong Bahrain side, securing their second point in the group.
A relatively young team produce a brave performance against a strong Bahrain side, securing their second point in the group.
The Hong Kong Football Association announces special arrangements for Thursday’s night game at Hong Kong Stadium, kicking off at 8pm.
The Hong Kong Football Association announces special arrangements for Thursday’s night game at Hong Kong Stadium, kicking off at 8pm.
No requests have been received from stakeholders to change venue for match that is also an AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifier.
No requests have been received from stakeholders to change venue for match that is also an AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifier.
Must-win game for hosts as they chase place at AFC Asian Cup 2023 in China.
Must-win game for hosts as they chase place at AFC Asian Cup 2023 in China.
Finnish head coach wants repeat of ‘magnificent’ atmosphere at Hong Kong Stadium against Iran
Finnish head coach wants repeat of ‘magnificent’ atmosphere at Hong Kong Stadium against Iran
Since qualifying for 2006 World Cup in Germany, Socceroos have been at every tournament since and won 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Since qualifying for 2006 World Cup in Germany, Socceroos have been at every tournament since and won 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Fifa and AFC websites will have updates on goals and substitutions from Kim Il-sung stadium as fans await video highlights package.
Fifa and AFC websites will have updates on goals and substitutions from Kim Il-sung stadium as fans await video highlights package.
Broadcasters confirm fears that Tuesday’s meeting between the sides will not be seen back in South Korea, no comment from Fifa or AFC.
Broadcasters confirm fears that Tuesday’s meeting between the sides will not be seen back in South Korea, no comment from Fifa or AFC.
But the South Korean’s fame in the English Premier League is unlikely to impress North Koreans when he features in the match – that one fan has likened to ‘a metaphor for the Korean war’ – on Tuesday.
But the South Korean’s fame in the English Premier League is unlikely to impress North Koreans when he features in the match – that one fan has likened to ‘a metaphor for the Korean war’ – on Tuesday.
With only one point from three games, coach Mixu Paatelainen is still in search of his first victory for Hong Kong after appointment in April.
With only one point from three games, coach Mixu Paatelainen is still in search of his first victory for Hong Kong after appointment in April.
Supporters at Hong Kong Stadium booed China national anthem before Iran match, which was attended by a crowd of 14,000
Supporters at Hong Kong Stadium booed China national anthem before Iran match, which was attended by a crowd of 14,000
Hong Kong coach selects a mixture of youth and experience for the group C match in the southern Iraqi city of Basra scheduled for Thursday
Hong Kong coach selects a mixture of youth and experience for the group C match in the southern Iraqi city of Basra scheduled for Thursday
Brazil-born striker scores from the spot and adds another in stoppage time to secure 5-0 win in Male
Brazil-born striker scores from the spot and adds another in stoppage time to secure 5-0 win in Male
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.