Before the boom, the long stretch of dusty coastline north of Doha – a straight, 235-mile shot west across the water from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – was a place where people could escape the crowds, strolling with their dogs or simply absorbing…
With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar opening Sunday, a collection of theScore’s footy editors are breaking out the crystal balls and offering up some predictions for the tournament. Most excited about … DeFodi Images / DeFodi Images / Getty Michael J. Chandler: Playing in…
At every major tournament, numerous youngsters and underappreciated stars boost their reputation and value with standout performances. Here, theScore selects a potential breakout player for each national team at the 2022 World Cup. Group A Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo BSR Agency / Getty Images Sport /…
We’ve ranked all the teams; now it’s time for the players to take center stage. As we close in on the opening kickoff at the World Cup, here are the 20 brightest stars who’ll be on display in Qatar over the next month. 20. Cristiano…
With the World Cup kicking off later this week, we’re sizing up the field. Taking squad lists, player fitness, and other intangibles into the equation, here’s how we think all 32 teams stack up heading into the competition. 1. Brazil ?? The most balanced team…
When The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal reported a particularly negative story about Qatar – one of many in the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup, which begins Sunday against the backdrop of allegations of corruption and reports of widespread human rights abuses…
