World Cup 2022 Countdown: North and Central America
Al Jazeera’s monthly World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup.
In this episode we get expert analysis from former U.S. International Christopher Sullivan and Canadian Sports Broadcaster Scott Rintoul. We discuss all the big issues as the three co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup and Costa Rica all vye for success in Qatar.
The 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20. For those who don’t usually follow football, Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains how the tournament works — and some of the teams, players and matches to look out for.
This award-winning documentary adventure to the hidden Kingdom of Mustang - the planet's last great horse culture. The Last Forbidden Kingdom of the Himalayas is also the last great equine culture on the planet and their magnificent horsemen face a precarious future. Journey to a place where the spiritual bond with the horse is unlike any other, a land beyond time.
Popular Bollywood actors Ijaz and Zarnish make a big splash on their big-screen debut as they act out one of the most dramatic power-driven acting performances in their careers! The first night for a couple who recently got married turns into a nightmare for the Husband. Watch the trailer here and watch the full film on Millennium Extra.
Featuring original songs by Indian music sensation, Emon Chatterjee, this film tells the story of an online music reporter who covers a story about an old music store closing down in Mumbai.
A goalkeeper defies expectations by starting her football career at 48 in Naples, the city of the legendary Maradona.
World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. This episode focuses on Asia, with expert analysis from Australia’s four-time World Cup player Tim Cahill and Qatar 2022 ambassador Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari. We’ll hit all the major talking points as six Asian qualifiers aim for success in Qatar.
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