FIFA, soccer's world governing body, accredits Anoud Al-Asmari with international refereeing badge as opportunities for women in ultra-conservative kingdom continue to grow

Ukrainian president had asked to speak via video to stadium in Qatar ahead of Sunday's game, CNN reports

Nasser Al Khater says it is 'strange' that journalists want to discuss death of Filipino man; Human Rights Watch: Qatari official shows 'callous disregard'

At press confab with Qatari counterpart, US secretary of state says yellow card threat 'concerning,' but goes easier on hosts, saying Doha has improved laborers' rights

In deal to secure competition, conservative Muslim emirate agreed to FIFA requirement on alcoholic drinks; beer sponsor Budweiser tweets 'Well, this is awkward...' before deleting

FIFA announces deal between Jerusalem and Doha, which have no official ties; Palestinians can also take the Ben Gurion flights, which will be subject to Israeli security measures

Appeal ahead of upcoming tournament accuses Tehran of human rights violations and supplying weapons to Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani says his Gulf state had been targeted by 'fabrication and double standards'; controversial tournament set to kick off November 20

Shakhtar Donetsk asks global football body to remove country from next month's tournament in Qatar over its provision of attack drones to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine

Cup makes stop in Tehran ahead of games in Qatar, as it makes rounds to each country that has qualified for tournament