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Canada's forward Lucas Cavallini (R) celebrates scoring with teammates during a friendly football match between Canada and Japan at Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on November 17, 2022. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Late penalty gives Canada win over Japan in final World Cup tune-up

The Zeenah initiative aims to highlight the celebratory activities in preparation to host FIFA World Cup 2022.

Zeenah initiative launched to decorate Qatar in celebration of World Cup

Members of the Argentinian team peer out from the windows of their plane adorned with a picture of Lionel Messi and team-mates as they arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 17: AFP/Odd Andersen

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi’s arrival

England's midfielder James Maddison attends a press conference at the Al Wakrah Stadium in Doha on November 16, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Maddison praises 'energy' in England World Cup camp

The Egyptian Cabinet.

Egypt provides entry facilities to Hayya cards holders

France's defender William Saliba arrives at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 16, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

World Cup holder France arrive in Qatar for title defence

Germany's Niclas Fullkrug scores the only goal of the international friendly match against Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman, on November 16, 2022. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Fuellkrug strikes on debut as Germany beat Oman 1-0 before World Cup

Argentina's midfielder Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring during the friendly football match between Argentina and the United Arab Emirates at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on November 16, 2022. (Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP)

Di Maria at the double against UAE as Argentina extend unbeaten run

The football used by Maradona to score the 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England before its auction. Photograph: Matt Alexander/PA

Maradona 'Hand of God' ball fetches £2 million at auction

Britain's Prince William (C) meets with members of the Welsh Youth Parliament during a visit to the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, in Cardiff on November 16, 2022. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / POOL / AFP)

William, Prince of Wales, defends support for England footballers

World and Olympic high jump champion Mutaz Barshim.

Mutaz Barshim: ‘Hosting World Cup will positively impact our society’

Contestants with their falcons during a junior competition in Ras Laffan, some 80km north of Doha. AFP/Karim Jaafar

Falconers hope to draw fans to Qatar heritage

Argentina's national football team coach Lionel Scaloni gives a press conference in Abu Dhabi on November 15, 2022 ahead of a friendly match between the UAE and Argentina. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Scaloni seeks to take World Cup pressure off fancied Argentina

The Host Country Media Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Qatar opens Host Country Media Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha

Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 12, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Haaland sorry to miss World Cup, focused on Man City return