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Qatar’s resplendent welcome fails to hide what this World Cup represents

Despite the shiny veneer on the ground in Doha, exploitation lies just beneath the surface

The Guardian - AU

What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

The Independent UK

What the World Cup means to foreign residents of Qatar

From feeling proud to complaining about construction, foreign residents describe what they think about the event.

Al Jazeera

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Football fever in Qatar

DOHA -- Throngs of football supporters from Qatar and overseas filled Doha's largest market on Friday ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup, which kicks off Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Qatar World Cup: Start times for every match and how to watch

DOHA, Qatar — For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is heading to the Middle East for a fall tournament highlighting soccer's best.

Los Angeles Times

Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

A group of Arab friends living in Qatar's capital Doha met up over cocktails and snacks last week, exchanging opinions as they flicked through profiles of gay men on dating apps Tinder and Grindr.

Reuters

Fifa chief accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'

DOHA: Fifa president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.

Bangkok Post

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World Cup fans are flocking to Qatar’s boozy underground in search of a drink in a dry country

The subject of alcohol has been one of many hot topics in the lead up to the Qatar World Cup, but for those in this dry country who know where to look, a surprisingly thriving scene can be found.

ABC News

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will France buck the opening-round jinx?

DOHA: For those who came in late, the French team of today resembles the Germany of the ’90s. Mostly indestructible, fearsome depth, near-complete domination, zero nerves. Gary Lineker’s famous quip about football being a simple game, 22 men chasing a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans…

The Times of India

World Cup fans ready to party despite beer ban in Qatar stadiums

Sudden ruling by the government to halt all beer sales at stadiums welcomed by some fans as others criticise the timing.

Al Jazeera

World Cup fans ready to celebrate despite stadium beer ban

Fans are pouring into Qatar to watch and be part of the first World Cup in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Christian Pulisic and USA stars fuelled up for World Cup - by eating burgers

Chelsea star and USMNT hero Christian Pulisic has been filmed tucking into burgers ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, as the Americans have been sticking close to home in Doha

Daily Mirror

The multi-billion dollar yacht! The luxury hotel! The unicorns! Inside England’s Qatar HQ

The lads are ensconced in their digs, the WAGs are en route, and the M&S jackets have been freshly pressed. Amy Francombe on the squad’s World Cup mission control

Evening Standard

Finnish daily cancels trip to Qatar World Cup over workers' rights

Finland's largest daily Helsingin Sanomat has cancelled its journalists' assignment to Qatar to cover the soccer World Cup after finding out they would be accomodated in apartments from which migrant workers had been evicted, the paper's editor said on Friday.

Reuters

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A look at the stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

These are the stadiums for the 2022 World Cup.

Daily Mirror

England fans respond to World Cup beer ban with "wider problem" comment

Qatar officials made a late U-turn to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums, which has gone down badly with England fans supporting the Three Lions in Doha

Bangkok Post

World Cup beer sales banned as Ronaldo jets in

DOHA: World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in a stunning u-turn just two days before kickoff as Cristiano Ronaldo prepared to jet in to Qatar.

Al Jazeera

World Cup organisers say beer won’t be sold at stadiums in Qatar

Alcohol will still be available to those in hospitality areas and also at the FIFA Fan Festival in central Doha.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Aspirations for Historic Saudi Participation in FIFA World Cup 2022

The Saudi team launched its World Cup preparations in Doha with a light training session for the players who participated in the last friendly match against Croatia, in preparation for facing Argentina next Tuesday. French coach Herve Renard participated in the training with the players. The Saudi team is staying…

Los Angeles Times

After disaster four years ago, U.S. men's soccer team aims to be World Cup spoiler

DOHA, Qatar — The soundtrack of the U.S. national team's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup will always be Taylor Twellman's epic rant inside an ESPN studio in Bristol, Conn.

The Independent UK

What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

Irish Mirror

RTE's Tony O'Donoghue interested to see how fans are policed at World Cup after incident in Qatar

RTE's football correspondent was stopped by police while filming a piece to camera ahead of the tournament in Doha on Thursday

Sports Illustrated

‘This, Sir, Is Also Qatar. Let Me Show You.’

Traversing around Qatar reveals many sides of the host nation, where there’s an ongoing collision between what it is and what it is becoming.

ABC News

Qatar takes final breath before World Cup plunge after 12 years of preparation and perception

On the eve of the Qatar World Cup, Samantha Lewis takes us into a surreal desert city that is readying itself for football’s biggest show.

Evening Standard

Middle East rides on the soft power of sport

City Voices: The World Cup is just one sign of a global shift

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