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World Cup organisers under fire over rainbow symbols stance

Doha (AFP) - World Cup organisers faced growing questions Tuesday about whether the rainbow logo can be displayed at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

AFP

World Cup TV presenter asked by Qatari police to remove OneLove armband live on air

Sports journalist Jon Pagh was interrupted while filming a piece about the World Cup near Doha and told by Qatari police that he must take off his OneLove armband

Daily Mirror

Kim Min-jae: South Korea's highly rated 'Monster' World Cup defender

Doha (AFP) - Son Heung-min's facial injury has dominated South Korea's build-up to the World Cup, but it's a "Monster" at the heart of their defence who could prove just as critical in Qatar.

AFP

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Davies 'flying' again ahead of Canada opener: Herdman

Doha (AFP) - Alphonso Davies will be fully fit to face Belgium on Wednesday as Canada prepare for their first World Cup game in 36 years, coach John Herdman confirmed on Tuesday.

AFP

Germany examining legal action against FIFA armband stance

Doha (AFP) - Germany's football association (DFB) said Tuesday it was examining if FIFA's threat to impose disciplinary action against players who wear the "OneLove" armband at the World Cup tournament is legal.

AFP

Belgium have 'huge respect' for Canada, says Martinez

Doha (AFP) - Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday said his side have "huge respect" for Canada who will be playing their first World Cup game for 36 years when the teams meet in Qatar.

AFP

Feisty Tunisia hold Eriksen's Denmark at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Tunisia held Denmark to a goalless draw in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, kicking off their Group D campaign with a strong performance against one of the pre-tournament dark horses.

AFP

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How to watch Mexico vs. Poland, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, stream the World Cup live

Mexico will meet Poland in Group C of World Cup action on Tuesday at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar.

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Saudi star Al-Dawsari writes name in lights

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari grabbed the world's attention with his match-winning wonder strike against Argentina on Tuesday but the winger has been a star in his home country for years.

AFP

Messi says World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia a 'very heavy blow'

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat.

AFP

Belgium's Vertonghen 'afraid' to talk about rights after armband ban

Doha (AFP) - Belgium's Jan Vertonghen says he is "afraid" to talk about human rights after European nations decided not to wear a rainbow-themed captain's armband at the World Cup.

AFP

World Cup 2022: inside the visitor accommodation in Qatar, from £4000-a-night hotels to luxury cruise liners

The Qatar World Cup has attracted widespread controversy — and its accommodation options are no exception

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia's Renard not dwelling on 'crazy' World Cup win

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their "totally crazy" 2-1 win against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Tuesday.

AFP

Blinken says no plans for Saudi crown prince to visit Washington

Doha (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday there were "no plans" for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Washington while it reviews relations with the Gulf state.

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Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly

Doha (AFP) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted on Tuesday his team had not taken Saudi Arabia lightly ahead of their shocking 2-1 World Cup defeat in Qatar.

AFP

Argentina's shock World Cup loss hurts badly, says striker Martinez

Doha (AFP) - Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez said Tuesday's shock 2-1 World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia hurt badly as the Copa America champions' long unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt.

AFP

No doubt I am Spain's leader, says Luis Enrique

Doha (AFP) - Spain coach Luis Enrique insisted Tuesday that he is the team's leader in the absence of any obvious star player, ahead of their first World Cup game against Costa Rica.

AFP

Saudi Arabia shock Messi's Argentina at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday, roaring back to beat Argentina 2-1 -- a result described by Lionel Messi as a "heavy blow".

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Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: Thanks to Jude Bellingham, there’s hope in Qatar

There were any number of positives from England’s 6-2 win over Iran yesterday, from joyful redemption for goalscorers Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford — two players who missed penalties in the Euro 2020 Final defeat to Italy — to the impact of Gareth Southgate’s substitutes in Doha.

AFP

Added time at World Cup -- added strain or added drama?

Doha (AFP) - Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of fans report World Cup ticket woes for 2nd day

Hundreds of soccer fans in Doha are struggling to retrieve their digital World Cup tickets for a second day as problems with FIFA’s mobile application stoke confusion and frustration at the tournament

AFP

Football: Five World Cup upsets

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history on Tuesday, stunning South American giants Argentina in a 2-1 group stage victory in Doha.

AFP

Saudi Arabia stun Messi's Argentina at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

AFP

US secretary of state hits out at FIFA LGBTQ armband ban

Doha (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday called FIFA's ban on an armband promoting LGBTQ rights at the World Cup in Qatar "concerning".

AFP

Japan hoping to upstage 'role models' Germany at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu is hoping the apprentices can upset the masters when they take on "role models" Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

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