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The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and it will be like no other.

Miami Herald · Nov 19, 2022

World Cup Watch: A guide to local bars with strong international soccer reputations

With the World Cup opening play this weekend, Chicago’s deeply rooted international soccer culture will be on full display for the next four weeks at a handful of pubs that have earned a city-wide reputation as go-to joints for the world’s most popular sport.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022

The Kangaroos are Test football's gold standard, but this rugby league World Cup is all about Samoa

Australia has the best team in rugby league and the Kangaroos are odds on to claim another World Cup – but this will always be remembered as Samoa's tournament regardless of who wins the final, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022

RTE viewers praise 'bold' Eamon Dunphy after legendary pundit takes aim at Qatar on Late Late Show

Dunphy appeared on the Late Late Show and blasted the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup fans part of paid-for programme in Qatar have 'daily allowance cancelled'

Organisers have controversially recruited hundreds of fans to promote the Qatar World Cup in a bid to show the heavily criticised tournament in a more positive light

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Inside the Socceroos' Aspire Academy training facility ahead of the Qatar World Cup

From a personal barista to pop-art murals, Australia's training base in Qatar is designed to give the Socceroos every chance of success.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

Lionel Scaloni: ‘When you play for Argentina, that grrr is always there’

Argentina’s head coach on bringing Lionel Messi back into the fold – and the pain of losing an FA Cup final with West Ham

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022

Munster wary of Luai-inspired Samoa

Jarome Luai has had an impressive campaign for Samoa and his opposite number for Australia has warned his teammates to not underestimate his threat.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Callum Robinson is confident he can click with Michael Obafemi, despite Norway struggle

Callum Robinson and Michael Obafemi were paired together on Thursday against Norway, but found it difficult to connect as the visitors played with a low block.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Verdict: Early goal needed to avoid another night of frustration for Ireland

The Ta' Qali Stadium in Malta has been a venue where Irish sides have had to grind out wins in the past - and without an early goal on Sunday it could be another grueller for the Boys in Green.

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022