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How former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui rebuilt the Qatar national team from 2022 ruins

2,920 days after his historic dismissal from the Spanish national team, Julen Lopetegui returned to the World Cup sidelines with Qatar.

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Canada look to set the tone against Qatar as pressure mounts on co-hosts

Canada will be looking to learn the lessons from their 1-1 opening draw ⁠with Bosnia & Herzegovina and to stamp their authority on their World Cup Group B match with Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Qatar feel 'no pressure' heading into crucial Canada matchup

Qatar are approaching the World Cup with a relaxed ⁠mindset, focusing on enjoying the occasion and remaining competitive rather than feeling pressure, manager Julen Lopetegui said ahead ‌of Thursday's game against co-hosts Canada in Vancouver.

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Alphonso Davies facing race against time to make Canada's Qatar clash

Canada's Alphonso Davies was ⁠on the training field at their National Soccer Development Centre on ‌Monday but did not play a full part ‌in the session, with the ‌team saying he is still in ‌a return-to-play protocol as he recovers from ‌a hamstring injury.

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World Cup Highlights: Brazil stumble, Scotland end win drought & Australia surprise

Brazil were the first former champions to take the field at the 2026 World Cup, but they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Morocco. The tournament’s third day also saw a historic point for Qatar, the end of a 36-year wait for Scotland, and a surprising Australia outclassing Turkey.

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Switzerland's Yakin rues missed chances as Qatar score late

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his side had "lost two points" after Qatar struck in ⁠stoppage time to claim their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw in Group B on Saturday.

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Lopetegui stresses Qatar have 'right to dream' after last-gasp draw against Switzerland

Qatar have earned the right to keep dreaming at the World Cup after ⁠captain Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland and a first-ever point at the tournament, coach Julen Lopetegui ‌said on Saturday.

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Mancini leaves Qatari club Al-Sadd, linked with return to Italian national team

Roberto Mancini has left Al-Sadd, the Qatar Stars League champions announced on Saturday, ‌with the 61-year-old coach widely ‌expected to return to ‌the Italy national team.

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Qatar claim first-ever World Cup point in injury time as Switzerland rue missed chances

Boualem Khoukhi scored a 94th-minute equaliser as Qatar rescued a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) opener, picking up their first-ever point at the finals in the process.

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Xhaka says Switzerland can have best World Cup yet as they prepare for Qatar clash

Switzerland are raring to get their campaign underway against Qatar and ⁠are shaping up to deliver their best World Cup so far, but the players must make sure they enjoy the moment, ‌captain Granit Xhaka said on Friday.