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Frappart to Make World Cup History as First Woman Referee

French referee Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game when she handles Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar. FIFA also picked two women as assistants to Frappart — Neuza Back of Brazil and Mexico’s Karen Diaz Medina — to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Reporting this World Cup has been the privilege of my life'

"To tell the story of when little Wales stood up and sang and cheered and showed the world who we are"

Wales Online

World Cup 2022 briefing: the joy of Mbappé and Argentina’s escape plan

The France forward has lit up this World Cup. Can clubmate Lionel Messi join him in the knockout stage?

The Guardian - UK

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Iran vs USA: Football to finally do the talking after bitter build-up in World Cup’s geopolitical derby

There were tentative intimations in the build-up to this World Cup that in a derby-laden Group B, Iran versus the USA might not be quite the grudge match it once was.

Evening Standard

Why Phil Foden does not play in midfield for England explained

Gareth Southgate’s benching of Foden – and reluctance to play him in midfield – has caused a social media storm at this World Cup

The Independent UK

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

A letter from the Red Wall to the migrant workers of Qatar: Thank you for making this World Cup great

Thank you for being the soul of a soulless World Cup

Wales Online

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This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

At Qatar 2022 even when the game begins, the virtual world still seeps in

Semi-automated offside, augmented reality and CGI replays are all part of the match-day experience at this World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Protests at World Cup shine a light on just causes but can they really affect change?

OF all the surprises in the first week of this World Cup, surely one of the greatest has been the ability of FIFA to downgrade yet further a…

The National (Scotland)

Kylian Mbappe writes his name into record books to help France shine at World Cup 2022

The 23-year-old France forward has started this World Cup in scintillating fashion with three goals from the opening two games against Australia and Denmark respectively

Daily Mirror

USMNT Has Showed Promise at This World Cup—Now it Needs the Payoff

The USMNT walks away from a World Cup draw with England feeling good about its impressive performance. But without a win over Iran, its meaning diminishes.

Sports Illustrated

Brazil’s Tite calms fears after emotional Neymar limps off with ankle injury

Brazil manager Tite said he was confident Neymar would play again in this World Cup after the forward was substituted with a suspected sprained ankle in the 2-0 win over Serbia

The Guardian - UK

World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air

Travel at this World Cup was supposed to be easy in the tiny host nation of Qatar after fans had to take long flights between cities at the last three tournaments

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Daily Mirror

5 records Cristiano Ronaldo can break at the World Cup and where Lionel Messi compares

Cristiano Ronaldo is a free agent for this World Cup having sensationally left Manchester United and has multiple tournament records in his sights, as does Lionel Messi

The Guardian - UK

Dazzling Kylian Mbappé displays his range of talents to inspire France win

France have lost top players before this World Cup but they still have their razor-sharp centre-forward to score and set up goals

Miami Herald

Michelle Kaufman: Americans finally get why the World Cup is so great, and why it hurts so much to tie

No, Qatar should not be hosting the World Cup. No, it isn’t right that fans can’t drink beer and players can’t wear rainbow arm bands at this World Cup.

Daily Mirror

'David Beckham won't be forgiven for taking "blood money" to promote Qatar’s World cup'

'Everyone involved in this World Cup is so clearly on the wrong side of history we don’t even need to wait for it to become history to see that'

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The Independent UK

Jude Bellingham instantly displays why he can dominate this World Cup for England

The all-action midfielder played a massive part in breaking Iran’s resistance and helping the Three Lions to victory in their Group B opener

Daily Mirror

Harry Maguire moment speaks volumes before cruel exit in England's superb win over Iran

Allowed about as gentle an introduction into this World Cup as it was possible to get, Maguire could play the game at his own pace, and you could see his confidence building before a sad end

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 party quickly loses its fizz as Qatar freeze on biggest stage and fans flock to exits

Twelve years and infinite controversies later, yet somehow still a day earlier than planned, this World Cup is finally underway.

Salon

Qatar 2022 WTF: How did we get here?

This World Cup is a farcical disaster, but that's not Qatar's fault. Call it punishment for the sins of capitalism

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off

The greatest show on Earth will take place against a background of human suffering that cannot be ignored

The Guardian - UK

From Neymar to Jesus, Brazil’s brilliant forwards can turn any match in Qatar

Each team at this World Cup has a weak unit and Brazil’s defence is getting on – but in attack Tite is spoiled for choice

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