Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS member Jungkook achieved another feat with “Dreamers,” the main song in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 official soundtrack. Billboard and Spotify announced on Nov. 29 that Jungkook’s “Dreamers” have placed first on music charts. BTS' Jungkook for "Dreamers"...
DOHA (AFP) — A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday, Nov. 27, as the four-time winners kept their World Cup hopes alive, but Belgium is in danger of a group-stage exit after losing to Morocco. Spain's players celebrate after...
DOHA (AFP) — Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday, Nov. 26, as Kylian Mbappe's double fired France into the last 16. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammate Julian Alvarez...
DOHA (AFP) — It was not supposed to be this way. Before the World Cup started, hopes were high in Argentina that Lionel Messi was set for a glorious swansong. Argentina's Lionel Messi (AFP) The diminutive superstar with magic in his boots insisted he was in fine shape physically ahead of...
DOHA (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a piece of World Cup history on Thursday, Nov. 24, as Brazil was rocked by an injury scare to captain Neymar after a hardfought 2-0 victory over Serbia. Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team's first goal from a penalty shot...
DOHA (AFP) — Japan stunned Germany, 2-1, in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, Nov. 23, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half. Japan's forward Kaoru Mitoma runs past Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to celebrate his team's first...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jungkook’s new single “Dreamers,” the main song in the official soundtrack of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has garnered achievements. Jungkook performed “Dreamers” together with Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony...
DOHA (AFP) — Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as the holders roared back to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defense of the World Cup off to a flying start Tuesday, Nov. 22. France's forward Olivier Giroud (right) celebrates scoring his...
DOHA (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, Nov. 22, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi...
DOHA (AFP) — Declan Rice said England wanted to "prove a lot of people wrong" after Gareth Southgate's side celebrated a hugely satisfying 6-2 win in their opening World Cup match against Iran. England's forward Bukayo Saka (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fourth...
DOHA (AFP) — Argentina superstar Lionel Messi insisted on Monday he is determined to make the most of what will likely be his fifth and final chance to win the World Cup. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi gives a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha, on...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jungkook returned to South Korea on Nov. 21 after performing the official soundtrack at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. From Qatar, Jungkook arrived at the Seoul Gimpo Business Aviation Center (SGBAC), an “exclusive terminal for business jets,”...