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‘It’s our time to shine’: Qataris on hosting the World Cup

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

Al Jazeera

Unhappy World Cup memories for England keepers against USA

Rob Green and Bert Williams have unfortunate roles in the history of two teams who meet again in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Australian government continues talks over human rights with Qatar at World Cup

The federal minister for sport, Anika Wells, says the Australian government has opted to engage with rather than snub Qatar over its controversy-plagued World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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Tite dances on the high-wire of expectation as Brazil grapple with destiny

On eve of their opening game against Serbia, the head coach has urged his side to have fun while seeking to win a sixth World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Belgium 1-0 Canada: World Cup 2022 – as it happened

Canada dominated Belgium for long periods of the teams’ Group F encounter but Michy Batshuayi scored what proved to be the only goal

The Guardian - US

Australia stops short of FIFA boss support

Football Australia has baulked at whether it will vote for FIFA's embattled president as European nations heighten protests at the World Cup in Qatar.

AAP

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.

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South American teams vie to win their first World Cup in 20 years

No South American team has won the World Cup since 2002 when Brazil triumphed over Germany.

Axios

Argentina's shocking World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia has big reverberations for Messi

For Lionel Messi, this World Cup, and the historic upset with Saudi Arabia, is about so much more than soccer. It's about whether or not he can finally come back home to Argentina as a hero.

WEKU

Time after time: World Cup’s record match durations after new Fifa directive

A Fifa directive to referees to include all ‘unnatural lost time’ is leading to record match durations at the Qatar World Cup, with England’s win against Iran lasting a record 117 minutes

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022: The five talking points out of Qatar after day two of action

From protests to timekeeping issues to some 'interesting' crowd figures, the Qatar World Cup had the headline writers working overtime on day two of action. These are the five moments that stole the spotlight.

ABC News

Get tough on footy betting

As the World Cup 2022 kicked off in an air-conditioned Qatar stadium on Sunday, so did football betting across Thailand -- which, despite being illegal, has unfortunately become a part of the country's football culture.

Bangkok Post

Wales’s football revolution is born of tears, pride, fan culture and radical history

This national team is no longer defined by failure on the pitch but appearing at a World Cup takes national harmony to a new level

The Guardian - UK

Blackhawks officially retire Marian Hossa’s No. 81 jersey during United Center ceremony

Surrounded by his family, his six fellow three-time Hawks Stanley Cup-winners, a sellout crowd and the Cup itself, Hossa watched his banner rise to the rafters for good.

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Reason

How to Fix the Dark Side of the World Cup

Like the Olympics, the World Cup is rife with human rights abuses and glorification of authoritarian host regimes. It doesn't have to be that way.

The Guardian - UK

Gareth Bale ready to seize moment as Wales’s World Cup ‘dream’ kicks off

‘Each game will be incredible,’ insists the Wales captain as he gets ready to fulfil his childhood ambition after long wait

The Times of India

How FIFA World Cup battle lines get drawn in India

From repainted houses to renamed menus, fans in the grip of football frenzy are going all out to root for their favourite teams at the quadrennial spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Fans, fun, fireworks: Qatar World Cup 2022 enjoys rare moment of normality

Matches kick off with fan zones looking like construction sites, persistent fears over how gay fans will be treated and concerns over human rights abuses

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The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: After unwanted noise, time to hear the roar

It could be a World Cup of surprises, as the gap between countries has narrowed

The Guardian - UK

SAOT ain’t slow: how does the World Cup’s AI-assisted offside system work?

Technology to assist VAR is designed to ensure offside calls in Qatar are quicker and more accurate – but it is not without flaws

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: the value of preparation time in Qatar

Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament. Here is a taster to set the scene as the big kick-off looms

USA Today Sports Media Group

What kind of Ryder Cup captain will Zach Johnson be? ‘I can’t stand drama, so it’s going to be my goal to avoid that’

"I love it all. Anything to do with the Cup, I love it."

Reuters

Refugee football fans lament last-minute rejection from Qatar World Cup

Syrian lawyer Amrou Sabahi had hoped to spend his first World Cup at the heart of the action, working behind the scenes at the stadiums in Qatar, the first Arab country to hold the crowning event of soccer.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was hard’: England opt to train at hottest part of day in World Cup buildup

Gareth Southgate’s squad have trained in 33C to help the players acclimatise to the temperatures they will face in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud explains why France dressing room won't miss Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba was ruled out of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar with a knee injury having been an important member of France's on and off field success in Russia four years ago

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