Arriving dignitaries were received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir of Qatar
Arriving dignitaries were received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir of Qatar
Four years after missing the last World Cup in Russia, the Netherlands are back on a stage they have captivated over decades
QatarEnergy will send four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from its new North Field East project to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation
Eight stadiums across the Gulf country will be hosting the 64 matches of this tournament, which will be played in just 29 days
More than 60,000 fans soaked up a carnival-like atmosphere at the majestic Al Bayt Stadium as the World Cup host set the ball rolling with a spellbinding opening ceremony on Sunday evening
Thousands of migrant workers gather at a stadium specially set for them to watch the inaugural match on big screen for free
Oscar-winning actor narrated the opening segment titled 'The Calling', telling viewers: 'We all gather here in one big tribe'
Ecuador striker Enner Valencia tapped home a 16th-minute penalty to score the first goal of the tournament
Al Bayt Stadium witnessed magnificent visual splendour as performers, including South Korean superstar Jung Kook, danced and sang in the centre of the pitch
Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir of Qatar, received the UAE Vice President