World Cup 2022: USA vs Wales match preview A win in their first World Cup game is key to both teams’ chances of progressing beyond the group stage in Qatar. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022
Industrial Area Fan Zone rocking with fan fervour, music and food Migrant labourers say a ticket quota would have been a welcome gesture for those who helped make the World Cup happen. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022
World Cup 2022 briefing: big guns join the party on day two Three games feature, with England tackling Iran, Senegal facing the Netherlands and USA facing off with Wales The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Differing values: Socceroos look to team spirit to shock richly talented France Australia coach Graham Arnold will rely on his players to have each other’s backs when they meet the millionaire world champions The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022
The sporting weekend in pictures The World Cup began with a spectacular opening ceremony but hosts Qatar stumbled, while Novak Djokovic and Max Verstappen were celebrating elsewhere. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
The most popular member of Socceroos’ squad? The barista fuelling Australian World Cup hopes Inspired by Olympic success, Football Australia has flown Alexia Ralevski into Qatar from Sydney with a specific caffeine-related brief The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar joins Emir of Qatar in inauguration of FIFA World Cup 2022 DOHA: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday joined the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other dignitaries in the inauguration of FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Times of India · Nov 21, 2022
Harry Kane told he 'could have been at Liverpool' as World Cup VAR decision explained England captain Harry Kane has been told he 'could have been at Liverpool' as Ecuador vs Qatar VAR decision explained Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022
USA star achieving what Ballon d'Or-winning father never could at World Cup in Qatar WORLD CUP 2022 PREVIEW: USA - The USMNT have been matched up alongside England, Iran and Wales in Group B of the Qatar World Cup and one player in particular has already bettered his famous Dad's record despite not yet taking to the pitch Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
Qatar World Cup riot police deployed at fan park as Gary Neville tears into FIFA boss All of the latest news from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the tournament got underway on Sunday with the hosts’ defeat at the hands of Ecuador, whilst criticism has also been sent the way of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
Qatar World Cup finally starts after more than a decade of discussion and controversy A dust storm sweeps across Doha on the first day of the Qatar World Cup, turning the Sun a deep red — a wide, unblinking eye staring down at the unusual tournament about to begin below, writes Samantha Lewis. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
Fans dreaming of success ahead of England and Wales’ first World Cup games Millions more supporters are expected to tune in back home. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Bristol pub sends stark message to FIFA over Qatar human rights abuses Football has been ‘at the heart’ of The Plough Inn since 1993 when it became the home of two local football teams Bristol Post · Nov 21, 2022
MP: Collective effort needed to ensure Qatar progress continues after World Cup Tory MP Alun Cairns said that he hopes the tournament is a great success. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup TV reporter robbed live on air in Qatar - and left baffled by police response The start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has received plenty of criticism from fans and journalists alike with one reporter in particular having suffered a robbery live on air at a fan park
Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup spending forecast to be tepid With the World Cup 2022 in Qatar kicking off on Sunday, business operators expect a moderate boost in consumer spending from the 32-day football tournament.
Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022 Valencia double helps Ecuador coast past hosts Qatar in World Cup opener AL KHOR, Qatar: Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with first-half goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a one-sided affair that was the first opening game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history.
Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022 Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.
Boston Herald · Nov 20, 2022 Jason Mastrodonato: FIFA president Gianni Infantino should be ashamed of ignorant remarks ahead of 2022 World Cup in Qatar On the eve of the biggest sporting event in the world, the president of the organization that runs it tried making the case that criticism is an unjust activity.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022 Gareth Southgate focuses on psychology to give England edge The manager has been taking a three-pronged approach to psychological preparation for the tournament in Qatar
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2022 Jordan Pickford: England know it will be tough but we have enough ability to win the World Cup Jordan Pickford insists England go into their World Cup campaign with the belief they are good enough to go all the way and lift the trophy in Qatar.
Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane vow to lift mood of nation and fill fans with pride England have vowed to cheer up the nation as they face Iran in their World Cup opening game
Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 1 - the pain of gain Hardly surprising that with a ban on the sale of alcohol around the World Cup stadium, there were a lot of firsts.
Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Voice of the Mirror: 'FIFA awarding World Cup to Qatar shows football and politics do mix' FIFA President Gianni Infantino's meltdown might be funny if abuse of migrants, safety of LGBT fans and persecution of dissenters were not serious issues that deserve to be tackled
Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022 BBC relegates World Cup opening ceremony to online coverage Pundits on the main broadcast talked about human rights instead of airing the inclusivity-themed ceremony.