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In association football, hosts Ivory Coast win their third Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 2–1 in the final. Sébastien Haller scores the winning goal in the 81st minute.
2024-02-11

Morocco defeats Portugal 1–0 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to become the first African and first Arab semi-finalists in World Cup history.
2022-12-10

The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup opens in Qatar, with Ecuador defeating the hosts 2–0 in the opening match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Qatar becomes the first host nation to lose their opening match in World Cup history.
2022-11-20

Qatar bans alcohol from World Cup host stadiums two days before the world football championship starts.
2022-11-18

In association football, Wales defeats Ukraine 1–0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to become the final team from UEFA to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It is the first time that Wales has qualified for a FIFA World Cup since 1958.
2022-06-5

Goodluck Jonathan suspends the Nigeria national football team from international competition for two years due to poor performances in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
2010-06-30

Slovakia defeat defending champion Italy by a 3-2 score; following France's elimination on Tuesday, this marks the first time in World Cup history that both previous finalists fail to progress beyond the first round of play.
2010-06-24

Nigeria football player Sani Kaita receives at least 1,000 death threats after being sent off during his team's losing game with Greece at the 2010 FIFA World Cup; the Nigerian government and FIFA are involved.
2010-06-20

A British television commentator is sacked after tickets used in the alleged 2010 FIFA World Cup "beer miniskirts stunt" are traced to him.
2010-06-17

David Beckham flies to Finland to have surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, after the injury thwarts his attempt to become the first English footballer to play at four editions of the FIFA World Cup. [http:--sport.scotsman.com-sport-David-Beckham39s-bid-to-become.6151139.jp "(The Scotsman)"]
2010-03-15