As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage.

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their continental second title.

Akram Afif’s hat-trick of penalties ensured Qatar have retained their Asian Cup title with victory over Jordan in the final. Qatar won the trophy for the first time in their history in 2019 and ...

Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 and Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 as the final Group B standings were decided at the ...

* Jordan have reached the Asian Cup final for the first time. * Qatar are defending champions and are playing in their second final. * Qatar's Akram Afif has scored five goals in the tournament so far ...

It's a historic AFC Asian Cup final as host nation Qatar will face Jordan for the championship on Feb. 10 on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Jordan have already made history by toppling one ...

AL KHOR, Qatar, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Defending champions and hosts Qatar beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final that ended 1-1 after extra time at Al Bayt Stadium on ...