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Canada is back in the World Cup, and has big plans for future

DOHA, Qatar — Alphonso Davies hadn't been born the last time Canada played in a World Cup, which really isn't surprising since just one member of the country's national team was alive in 1986, when Canada bowed out in three games without scoring a goal.

Los Angeles Times

Budweiser to Ship Unsold Beer to Nation That Wins Qatar World Cup

The brand appears to have found a solution after FIFA banned the sale of alcohol at the tournament’s venues.

Sports Illustrated

Qatar hotel has most expensive beer with jaw-dropping £26k price for World Cup final

Alcohol consumption is strictly controlled in World Cup hosts Qatar, with beer only available in hotels and the FIFA fan zones for the duration of the tournament

Daily Mirror

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Today at the World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina and France start in style

One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history took place in Qatar

The Independent UK

Giroud equals goal record as France waltz past Australia in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud bagged a brace on Tuesday night to draw level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals as France came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 and take early control of Group D at the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Miami Herald

Brazilian journalist at World Cup says regional flag mistaken for LGBTQ symbol

A journalist covering the soccer World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday said local police hassled him outside a stadium after a regional Brazilian flag was mistaken for an LGBTQ pride flag.

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Giroud equals Henry’s goal record as France survive scare to thrash Australia

France came back from a goal down to beat Australia 4-1 in their opening World Cup Group D match

The Guardian - UK

Vincent Kompany jokes Cristiano Ronaldo would not get in his Burnley team: ‘We need players who can run’

Kompany was speaking as a pundit on the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the Qatar World Cup

The Independent UK

'I refuse to watch the World Cup and feel complicit in Qatar's human rights abuses'

Polly Hudson explains why she's banished her husband to the pub to watch the World Cup, as she muses how tuning in to any television coverage of the tournament in Qatar would make her feel 'personally, feel complicit'

Daily Mirror

We’ve got to get on with it – Harry Redknapp on World Cup being held in Qatar

The former football manager was speaking at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards.

The Independent UK

Ryan Reynolds shows class with message to Wales team - but fans notice one mistake

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney sent a touching message in support of Wales ahead of their FIFA World Cup opening game against the United States - which ended in a 1-1 draw

Daily Mirror

Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells meets with Qatar government official ahead of Socceroos clash with France

Anika Wells, who has met with Qatar's deputy foreign minister, says Australia's own human rights record will come under the spotlight ahead of the nation hosting major sports event.

ABC News

World Cup Qatar 2022: No10 monitoring treatment of fans after rainbow hat ban

Ex-Wales captain Laura McAllister was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats that show support for the LGBT+ community

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The Independent UK

Treatment of World Cup fans in Qatar monitored after rainbow hat ban

Ex-Wales captain Laura McAllister was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats.

Daily Mirror

Jan Vertonghen says players being "controlled" at World Cup and afraid to speak out

FIFA have been heavily criticised for their handling of the OneLove armbands at the Qatar World Cup and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen is frustrated by the situation

Daily Mirror

Brutal Lionel Messi chant takes over Qatar after Argentina's defeat to Saudi Arabia

Messi's side succumbed to one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when they went down 2-1 to the Saudis in Lusail on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Lewandowski denied by penalty save from Mexico’s Ochoa in Poland draw

Guillermo Ochoa’s superb save of Robert Lewandowski’s second-half penalty meant Mexico and Poland played out a 0-0 draw in their opening Group C game

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Northumberland Labour councillor hits out at FIFA over Qatar World Cup 2022

This year's World Cup has proved to be the most controversial in history

The Independent UK

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand questions FIFA over armband decision

Hjulmand spoke out after Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark were held 0-0 by Tunisia in their World Cup opener.

The Guardian - UK

German football federation to take legal action over Fifa’s OneLove armband ban

Move comes after supermarket chain cuts commercial ties with DFB in protest over row at World Cup

Asharq Al-Awsat

Loss for Messi, Argentina against Saudi Arabia among Biggest World Cup Upsets

The staggering loss for Lionel Messi and Argentina against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup is right up there with the biggest upsets in tournament history. Messi, who had given Argentina the lead before the Saudis came back to win 2-1, is playing at what likely is his last World…

The Guardian - UK

‘We gave them a response’: Saudi Arabia claim their place in World Cup history

A national holiday has been declared in Saudi Arabia after their win against Argentina, for whom Lionel Messi is a ‘brand ambassador’ for Saudi tourism

ABC News

Kylian Mbappé-led France hammers Australia in FIFA World Cup opener in Qatar — as it happened

Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud starred up front as defending world champions France took down the Socceroos 4-1 in their Group D World Cup opener in Qatar. Look back at how it unfolded.

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Decrees Wednesday a National Holiday after Saudi Victory over Argentina

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz decreed that Wednesday be a national holiday in celebration of the Kingdom’s victory against Argentina during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had suggested the holiday for employees and students. The…

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