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Falcon tradition inspires passion in World Cup host Qatar

Qatar has become synonymous with soccer since winning the right to host the World Cup that opens on Sunday

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup: Infantino comes out with guns blazing, and some ammo from India

DOHA: Is football – fandom, emotion, hope, disappointment, glory, and identity – the preserve of a select few, and only they get to decide who can partake in this global communion because they run the show, decide the TV times?

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2022

The unfinished parts of Qatar that World Cup 2022 organisers don't want you to see

Despite the nation's fathomless riches, there are parts of Doha that simply aren't finished for the 2022 World Cup

Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022

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 · Nov 19, 2022

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 · Nov 19, 2022

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 · Nov 19, 2022

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 · Nov 19, 2022

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 · Nov 19, 2022

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 · Nov 18, 2022

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 · Nov 18, 2022