LIVE UPDATE: Canada vs Qatar (FIFA World Cup 2026)

DOHA: Qatar face a crucial Group B showdown against Canada as both sides seek their first victory of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Canada were also held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving all qualification scenarios firmly in play heading into the second round of matches.
The stakes increased after Switzerland edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 to move to the top of Group B with four points from two matches.
A victory for Qatar would lift Julen Lopetegui's side to four points and draw them level with the Swiss ahead of the final group-stage fixtures, while defeat would leave the Asian champions facing a difficult task in their bid to reach the knockout rounds. h-doctor.club

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1' EDMILSON JUNIOR (Qatar) attempts an effort on goal.

Chance already for Qatar! Edmilson attempts a volley at the far post but gets his connection all wrong and it goes wide.

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Doha, Qatar: Alkrar (Azadi) claimed his first victory at the highest level by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Al Rayyan Cup while HM Alchahine (Al Mourtajez) claimed the Gr.1 (PA) Doha Cup (Prix Manganate) in thrilling action at Deauville in France yesterday.

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiya and QREC Board Member Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Attiyah presented the trophies for the QREC-sponsored Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy) and Doha Cup (Prix Manganate).

Their presentation crowned a stellar afternoon of Group 1 PA action across the two contests staged at Deauville.

Alkrar remains unbeaten

Alkrar (Azadi), the unbeaten three-year-old colt - bred by Al Wasmiyah Racing - claimed his first victory at the highest level by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Al Rayyan Cup – Prix Kesberoy over 2000m.

The race was contested by a field of four runners, comprising three colts and one filly. The race was reserved for three-year-old Purebred Arabians.

Trained by François Rohaut, ridden by Christophe Soumillon and owned and bred by Al Wasmiyah Racing, the homebred colt maintained his perfect record with a determined performance.QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiya presented the trophies to the connections of Alkrar, winners of the Gr.1 Al Rayyan Cup.

Alkrar came into the race unbeaten in two previous starts. He made a successful debut over 1600m at La Teste, winning comfortably, before confirming his potential on his second appearance by taking a Gr.3 (PA) contest over 1900m at the same racecourse. His victory at Deauville therefore marked his third success from three starts and his first at Gr.1 (PA) level.

Alkrar broke very well from the stalls but was immediately taken back by Christophe Soumillon to settle in third position, just behind Balsam (Mister Ginoux). Zahim (Al Mamun Monlau) led the field in a single-file formation, followed by Balsam in second, Alkrar in third, and Npedor De Bozouls at the rear.

With the runners travelling at an even tempo, the order remained unchanged throughout most of the race. Leaving the final turn, Christophe Soumillon made an early move aboard Alkrar and quickly sent him forward to join Balsam at the head of the field. The two runners soon pulled clear of the other runners, but Balsam continued to offer strong resistance as they approached the final 200m. In a thrilling finish, Alkrar found something extra under pressure and gradually gained the advantage, eventually prevailing by three-quarters of a length. Balsam finished second, with Zahim taking third.

HM Alchahine claims fourth Gr.1 victory

HM Alchahine, Bred by H. Mousli and Mme N. Mousalli, claimed the fourth Gr.1 (PA) victory of his career by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Doha Cup over 2000m. The race was reserved for four-year-old and older Purebred Arabians and attracted a strong field of seven runners. Trained by Mme Jean-François Bernard, ridden by Cristian Demuro, and owned by Helal Alalawi, HM Alchahine produced an impressive turn of foot to win once again at the highest level.

HM Alchahine and jockey Cristian Demuro on their way to win the Doha Cup.

The six-year-old colt came into the race following an excellent seasonal reappearance at La Teste the previous month, when he finished third in the Gr.2 (PA) Prix Deryan over 1900m.

As is often the case, HM Alchahine was settled at the rear of the field during the early stages. Romeo At (Af Al Buraq) immediately took the lead and set a good tempo, with Al Theeb racing in second position and Laffan in third.

At the back of the field, HM Alchahine travelled comfortably and switched off under Cristian Demuro.QREC Board Member Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Attiyah with the connections of HM Alchahine after the Helal Alalawi-owned colt won the Doha Cup. Pictures: scoopdyga

Leaving the final turn, Romeo At kicked clear and lifted the pace. Al Theeb was quickly placed under pressure and was unable to follow the leader’s acceleration. However, HM Alchahine began to make rapid progress on the far outside.

HM Alchahine produced a devastating turn of foot to sweep past the entire field. Only Laffan was able to give chase, but he could not match the winner’s acceleration. HM Alchahine continued strongly to win by one and a half lengths, with Laffan finishing second and Romeo At holding on for third. Bred by H. Mousli and Mme N. Mousalli, HM Alchahine is out of Al Chyhanah.

DOHA: beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment and media group, today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club, securing its exclusive broadcast rights to The Championships, Wimbledon across 24 territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for an additional five years through 2030.

beIN SPORTS, the Group’s flagship sports network, will provide comprehensive live and exclusive coverage of The Championships in MENA. Fans can also stream every match live or on demand via the Group’s OTT platforms, TOD by beIN and beIN CONNECT, allowing them to watch whenever and wherever they choose.

The new agreement further strengthens beIN SPORTS’ premium global tennis portfolio, with exclusive rights to all four Grand Slam tournaments in MENA, while also serving as the exclusive broadcaster of Wimbledon in France.

Mohammed Al-Derham, Director of Media Rights at beIN MENA said: “Wimbledon is one of the most recognisable sporting events in the world and we are delighted to continue working closely with the All England Club, one of our most valued long-term partners, to bring this prestigious and much-loved tournament to fans across MENA. The agreement further strengthens beIN’s premium global sports offering and underlines our commitment to delivering world-class coverage to audiences across our territories.”

Paul Davies, Associate Director, Broadcast, Production and Media Rights at the All England Club, said: “We are delighted to strengthen our long-standing relationship with beIN MEDIA GROUP, which today stands among the All England Club’s most significant broadcast partners worldwide. Through its continued coverage of The Championships across key markets, including France and the Middle East and North Africa, beIN has established a strong track record of delivering high-quality coverage and connecting Wimbledon with audiences across multiple territories. Its extensive multi-platform distribution across broadcast and streaming services ensures fans can follow Wimbledon wherever and however they choose.

“We look forward to building on our successful collaboration with beIN as we continue to grow the reach and appeal of The Championships and deliver the unique experience of Wimbledon to audiences across the region for years to come.”

beIN SPORTS coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon 2026, will feature live match broadcasts, expert analysis, daily highlights, and on-site reporting from London. To ensure comprehensive coverage of the tournament, beIN SPORTS will dedicate five channels exclusively to Wimbledon, with commentary available in Arabic, English, and French. beIN SPORTS 6, beIN SPORTS 7, beIN SPORTS 9, beIN SPORTS ENGLISH 1, and beIN SPORTS FRANCE 1 will bring viewers every game, set, and match live throughout The Championships.

Coverage begins with the Qualifying Competition from 22–25 June 2026 at the Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre, Roehampton, with matches expected to start at 13:00 MECCA (10:00 GMT).

During the main tournament, beIN SPORTS will offer extensive coverage across multiple feeds, including the Wimbledon World Feed, Centre Court, No.1 Court, No.2 Court, and three additional show courts available daily on TOD by beIN, providing fans with access to the tournament’s biggest matches and key moments from across the grounds.

Studio programming will focus on the latter stages of The Championships, including ladies’ singles semi-finals, gentlemen’s singles semi-finals, ladies’ singles final, and gentlemen’s singles final, with live build-up, expert analysis, and post-match reaction.

The coverage team includes MENA tennis experts Karim Alami, Adel Al Shatti, Selima Sfar, Fahad Al Saad, and Anass Lamrani, with beIN’s presenter Areej Sleem hosting studio coverage. beIN’s reporters in London will also provide live updates, interviews, and on-site insights throughout the event.

The Championships will be available to beIN subscribers across the following 24 MENA territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen.

استأنف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الوكرة مساء أمس الأربعاء تدريباته على الملعب الفرعي بالنادي، إيذانًا بانطلاق المرحلة الثالثة والأخيرة من برنامج الإعداد للموسم الكروي الجديد، وذلك عقب عودة الفريق من معسكره الخارجي الذي أقيم في إحدى ضواحي مدينة رين الفرنسية، وبعد حصول اللاعبين على راحة لمدة يومين بقرار من الجهاز الفني بقيادة المدرب التشيلي لويس سييرا. وشهدت الحصة التدريبية الأولى انضمام لاعب الوسط المصري حمدي فتحي إلى تدريبات الفريق للمرة الأولى، بعد انتهاء مشاركته مع منتخب مصر في نهائيات كأس العالم 2026، وهو ما حال دون التحاقه بالمعسكر الخارجي في فرنسا.
ويركز الجهاز الفني خلال المرحلة الحالية على الجوانب الفنية والتكتيكية، مع تخفيف الأحمال البدنية استعدادًا لانطلاق منافسات دوري نجوم قطر يوم 20 أغسطس الجاري حيث سيلعب أولى مبارياته مع نادي قطر. كما يعمل الجهاز الإداري على ترتيب مباراة ودية أخيرة في الدوحة، يسعى من خلالها لويس سييرا لوضع اللمسات النهائية على جاهزية الفريق قبل ضربة البداية الرسمية للموسم الجديد.