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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

'David Beckham won't be forgiven for taking "blood money" to promote Qatar’s World cup'

'Everyone involved in this World Cup is so clearly on the wrong side of history we don’t even need to wait for it to become history to see that'

Daily Mirror

Jude Bellingham instantly displays why he can dominate this World Cup for England

The all-action midfielder played a massive part in breaking Iran’s resistance and helping the Three Lions to victory in their Group B opener

The Independent UK

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Harry Maguire moment speaks volumes before cruel exit in England's superb win over Iran

Allowed about as gentle an introduction into this World Cup as it was possible to get, Maguire could play the game at his own pace, and you could see his confidence building before a sad end

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 party quickly loses its fizz as Qatar freeze on biggest stage and fans flock to exits

Twelve years and infinite controversies later, yet somehow still a day earlier than planned, this World Cup is finally underway.

Evening Standard

Qatar 2022 WTF: How did we get here?

This World Cup is a farcical disaster, but that's not Qatar's fault. Call it punishment for the sins of capitalism

Salon

Qatar’s resplendent welcome fails to hide what this World Cup represents

Despite the shiny veneer on the ground in Doha, exploitation lies just beneath the surface

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Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off

The greatest show on Earth will take place against a background of human suffering that cannot be ignored

The Independent UK

From Neymar to Jesus, Brazil’s brilliant forwards can turn any match in Qatar

Each team at this World Cup has a weak unit and Brazil’s defence is getting on – but in attack Tite is spoiled for choice

The Guardian - UK

Qatar takes final breath before World Cup plunge after 12 years of preparation and perception

On the eve of the Qatar World Cup, Samantha Lewis takes us into a surreal desert city that is readying itself for football’s biggest show.

ABC News

Should fans boycott this World Cup? Our readers debate a moral quandary

While most supporters do not want Qatar as hosts, would a boycott achieve anything and is it hypocritical?

The Guardian - UK

Female referees a welcome World Cup 2022 addition but to come in Qatar leaves a taste of hypocrisy

In a country where women still lack control over some basic elements of their own lives and seldom occupy positions of power in politics or industry, Fifa’s decision to place female officials in charge of matches at this World Cup is both significant and laced with hypocrisy.

Evening Standard

Iran players head to World Cup 2022 amid home protests, drones and threats of expulsion

When Gianni Infantino last week urged football and politics to part ways once this World Cup begins, he must, presumably, have forgotten not only about FIFA’s choice of host but also about the involvement of Iran.

Evening Standard

Qatar 2022 is actually happening: a horrifying but irresistible prospect

The victims of this World Cup are owed our remembrance and our future vigilance, even as the football takes centre stage

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Keira Walsh interview: Qatar a backwards step for women’s game, but I still hope to cheer England to World Cup glory

Should England falter at this World Cup, you can bet your last Qatari Riyal that the post-mortem will include the now traditional lament of the country’s failure to produce a technically-gifted midfield conductor.

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 kit rankings as every shirt from all 32 teams in Qatar rated and slated

WORLD CUP 2022 KIT RANKINGS: We take a look at all the shirts that'll be on show in Qatar across the next month ahead of the tournament's big kick-off on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

There may be no clear conscience with this World Cup but we can focus on Fifa

As we consume the football on show in Qatar despite knowing the brutal facts, we should at least force Fifa to make change

Al Jazeera

Are Senegal ‘Africa’s best hope’ at World Cup 2022?

This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and first as reigning African champions.

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The Guardian - UK

Just like the hat, football’s grip could suddenly go out of fashion after Qatar

Football – facing fans’ disgust at this World Cup – should beware a plummeting status in the face of a critical mass of frustration

The Times of India

Conditions in Australia very unique and different: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin says teams have had to cope with a few unknowns during this World Cup

Evening Standard

Qatar paying fans for positive PR is another sorry sign of how compromised this World Cup has become

The latest disturbing development in the dysfunctional build-up to World Cup in Qatar is the news that the organisers are paying for groups of fans to attend in return for positive coverage on social media.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Will this be a pacers' tournament?

T20 may be a batsman's game but given the conditions, fast bowlers may play a crucial role in this World Cup. South Africa, for one, are already fancying their chances

USA Today Sports Media Group

The mandatory COVID app for the Qatar World Cup is basically government-sponsored spyware

Another reason to stay away from this World Cup.

The Times of India

Let's focus on this World Cup, Asia Cup is later: Rohit Sharma

MELBOURNE: India captain Rohit Sharma doesn't want to lose his sleep thinking about uncontrollable and would rather let BCCI take a call on his team's travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup next year.

Daily Mirror

Papua New Guinea have shown in this World Cup they can be a real force

Ex-England captain Jamie Peacock has been impressed by the Kumuls who narrowly missed out to Tonga and believes gaining a NRL presence is the next step for them to take their game to a new level

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