Tag: World cup
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Upgraded semi-automated offside VAR on course for use at Qatar World Cup
The introduction of Artificial Intelligence-driven semi-automated VAR offside technology remains on course to be used at the World Cup in Qatar. That is the message from The International Football Association Board (The IFAB), the organisation that determines the laws of football.
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World Cup: FIFA to decide on use of offside technology in Qatar
Global football governing body FIFA will decide in the coming weeks whether half-automated technology will be used to assist offside decisions at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. On Monday the rule-making International Football Associations Board (IFAB) will be informed about tests using the technology at their general meeting in Doha.
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Qatar 2022: Enrique confirms De Gea out of World Cup plans
Spain boss Luis Enrique has admitted Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is out of his World Cup plans. De Gea’s domestic form hasn’t been enough to earn him a place in Enrique’s side, with the former Barcelona boss instead siding with Athletic Bilbao keeper Unai Simon as his number one. The Spain manager curiously…
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Qatar 2022: Women referees to officiate for first time at men’s World Cup
Women referees have been selected to officiate at a men’s FIFA World Cup finals for the first time. Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list of 36 referees for the tournament in Qatar later this year. Three women are also on the…
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Abandoned Brazil, Argentina World Cup qualifier to be played – FIFA
Global football governing body FIFA confirmed on Monday that the abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed next month. “The FIFA Appeal Committee has taken decisions on the appeals lodged by the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA),” a statement said.
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Qatar 2022: FIFA confirms details of final two play-off places
The final two places at this year’s World Cup will be decided in Qatar in June with global football governing body FIFA confirming the venue and match order on Wednesday. Doha’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium will host the decisive games on June 13 and June 14. Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) meet in…
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It was a big disappointment that Nigeria could not qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup- Rohr
Nigeria had the better players but it was not enough to qualify
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Algeria seeks replay of World Cup playoff against Cameroon
The Algeria Football Federation (FAF) has called for a replay of their World Cup playoff clash against Cameroon and lodged a complaint with FIFA over the match’s refereeing. The Federation claimed the officiating “distorted the result”.
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Salah hints at Egypt retirement after World Cup failure
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has hinted he could retire from Egypt duty after their failure to qualify for the World Cup. The Pharaohs missed out on qualification after losing on penalties to Senegal in a play-off on Tuesday. Speaking to his teammates in the changing room after the game, Salah appeared to suggest he had…
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2022 World Cup: Ndidi reacts to Super Eagles playoff loss to Ghana
The Black Stars of Ghana secured the Worldcup ticket at the expense of Nigeria after playing out a 1-1 draw in Abuja and qualified on away goal rules on Tuesday. Arsenal’s Midfielder Thomas Partey scored for Ghana before Super Eagles’s captain Troost Ekong equalized from the penalty spot.