The Latest Breaking News from Doha

Though neither Israel nor Palestine are playing in the tournament, the latter has featured prominently in Qatar

Juliana Nehme, 38, was returning from a holiday in Lebanon with relatives to her native Brazil via Doha - but claims Qatar Airlines officials said she would need to buy a significantly more expensive first class seat after already forking out $947 (£783) on economy

Beer and futbol go together like dishonesty and Donald Trump, so surely it feels wrong that the taps are closed at packed World Cup stadiums. On the other hand, Qatar is a conservative Muslim country; what did FIFA, the sport’s world governing body, expect? Besides, those who’ve descended on Doha…

They were there in the blazing sun to greet fans

Qataris reflect on what has changed – and what they hope will change – for their country as it hosts the mega event.

The same supporters who arrived without issue for the Dragons’ opening fixture have been prevented from travelling in for the second Group B game in Doha

They have not been given permission to fly from Dubai Airport

England face the United States on Friday evening with Wales facing Iran earlier in the day with tens of thousands of Brits descending on Qatar for a huge day in the World Cup 2022

Thanksgiving and football go hand in hand, but some 7,400 miles away from home, the football is different and hints of the holiday are found in different corners.