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Frazzled Qatar team fluff their lines on World Cup’s surreal opening night

Before the opening match we saw the World Cup mascot, a ghost, and Ecuador went through their Qatari hosts with just as much ease

The Guardian - UK

US viewers accuse Fox Sports of ‘shilling for Qatar’ amid glowing World Cup coverage

US viewers have criticized Fox Sports after its broadcast of the opening day of the World Cup ignored the host country’s human rights record

The Guardian - US

Qatar’s World Cup Opens With Flair, Then a Flop, Amid Uneasy Backdrop

Qatar’s opening ceremony was a spectacle. Its opening performance was not. And no amount of fanfare will detract from the matters surrounding the competition.

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Alan Shearer's response to Newcastle and Saudi question in World Cup debate on Qatar

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer expressed his delight at the Magpies' form under Eddie Howe but admits it is 'absolutely' right for countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar to be scrutinised

Chronicle Live

The Loop: Qatar's historic World Cup loss as rival fans chant for beer, Jason David Frank dies, and NSW flood latest — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News

Where is the 2026 World Cup being held and possible host locations for 2030

England fans will be looking ahead to the next World Cup after being knocked out of the quarter-finals by France

Liverpool Echo

Valencia bags a brace as Ecuador ease past Qatar in World Cup opener

Enner Valencia scored twice on Sunday night to lead Ecuador to an opening round win over hosts Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.

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Qatar World Cup mascot name La’eeb and story behind the character explained

Earlier this year FIFA announced La’eeb as the mascot for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Liverpool Echo

Today at the World Cup: Qatar fall flat while England opt to take knee

The opening ceremony was a glamorous occasion but the host nation were easily beaten by Ecuador.

The Independent UK

Minister backs Harry Kane’s right to wear OneLove armband as World Cup row deepens

England captain could be handed a yellow card before kick-off for his defiance

Evening Standard

England fixture schedule, TV channels and times for World Cup games

England have a tough task in the Qatar World Cup and the Three Lions will be hoping to progress from Group B that includes Wales, Iran and USA.

Liverpool Echo

Qatar Facade Crumbles in Embarrassing Loss in World Cup Opener

From emptying stands to an uninspired performance on the field, the host nation’s incompetence was on full display in every corner of the Al-Bayt Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

Ecuador fans make feelings on World Cup beer ban clear with brilliant chant

FIFA announced that the eight stadiums hosting World Cup fixtures in Qatar would not be selling beer just two days before the hosts faced Ecuador on Sunday evening

Daily Mirror

Rio Ferdinand delighted with Gareth Southgate decision on eve of England World Cup game

England boss Gareth Southgate has spoken to the press ahead of his team's opening game of the Qatar World Cup against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday

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The Independent UK

‘The atmosphere was great’: Qatar coach hails fans despite mass exodus during Ecuador defeat

Qatar fans left in their droves at half-time of the World Cup opener as Ecuador outclassed the hosts

The Independent UK

Cool air blasts fans on breezy World Cup opening night

Icy air blasted fans packing the Al Bayt Stadium on the World Cup’s breezy opening night in Qatar

WEKU

Qatar's first-ever World Cup match ends in defeat

In 92 years of soccer's biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game. The World Cup opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador.

Sports Illustrated

For U.S., Wales, Vital World Cup Opener Has Been a Long Time Coming

The U.S. has waited eight years to return to this stage, while for Wales it’s been 64. Either way, motivation and urgency are not in short supply.

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Sports Illustrated

Ecuador Fans Chant ‘We Want Beer’ at Dry World Cup in Qatar

The 2022 World Cup officially kicked off on Sunday, and fans in the stadium weren’t too pleased with the alcohol policy.

The Independent UK

European World Cup teams to defy FIFA in armband standoff

FIFA has tried to end a standoff with European teams about wearing unauthorized captain armbands for an anti-discrimination campaign that draws attention to World Cup host Qatar

Daily Mirror

Enner Valencia provides injury update after sending Qatar punch drunk in World Cup opener

QATAR 0-2 ECUADOR: Enner Valencia scored twice, and had another ruled out by VAR, as Ecuador swatted hosts Qatar aside - but he was forced off with ankle and knee injuries

Evening Standard

Qatar get stage fright as hosts flop against Ecuador on their big opening night at World Cup 2022

In the build-up to this tournament, it became quite apparent that Qatar would much prefer if a little more of the focus was on the football. On this evidence, the host nation might want to re-think.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Viewers were disappointed that Fox’s World Cup coverage ignored Qatar’s awful human rights record

A STARK contrast from other broadcasters.

The Independent UK

Morgan Freeman helps open the controversial Qatar World Cup

‘We gather here as one big tribe’

France 24

World Cup host Qatar loses opener to Ecuador 0-2 in record defeat

Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history.

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