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AP PHOTOS: Soccer transcends elite level as World Cup nears

The World Cup begins this weekend in Qatar and the attention of the soccer world will be on the first Middle Eastern nation to host the tournament.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Who is in England’s Fifa World Cup group in Qatar and when do they play their matches?

Everything you need to know about England’s group stage opponents and schedule at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Wales’s World Cup fixtures: Dates, kick-off times and full schedule for Qatar 2022 games

Wales will take on England, Iran and USA at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

‘They are buying something’: the cash, gifts and arms cementing the Qatari-UK relationship

The gas-rich state’s influence in Britain reaches to the heart of government, and has been cultivated over decades

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Scotland slink off into the dark of night as the World Cup party gets started - Keith Jackson's big match verdict

Steve Clarke and the Tartan Army will miss Qatar 2022 and defeat to Turkey rounds off the year.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Takumi Minamino, Luis Suarez and Liverpool £270m talent set to compete at 2022 World Cup

A number of former Liverpool players will be competing at this year's World Cup in Qatar

Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup

From the deaths of migrant workers and discriminative LGBTQ laws to exploitation and corruption, Miguel Delaney reports on the true cost of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Qatar’s World Cup Is a $300 Billion Splurge to Rebrand Its Global Reputation

Middle Eastern countries are vying to host marquee events like Formula One races, which boost tourism and prestige.

Businessweek · Nov 17, 2022

The Socceroos’ $1.3bn Qatar training base is beyond luxurious, but also a symbol of World Cup’s wider issues

The team’s opulent surroundings give them the best chance of success, but can’t disguise some of the uneasy questions around Qatar’s tournament

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022

Hannibal Mejbri: the Tunisia midfielder set to square up to the Socceroos

The Manchester United-owned player loves a scrap and shapes as a key obstacle for Australia when the teams meet in World Cup Group D

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022