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England expects as Southgate's men eye World Cup glory

Doha (AFP) - England kick off their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday desperate to take the final step after twice falling just short of winning the country's first major trophy in more than half a century.

AFP

Keen to welcome visitors but enraged by western coverage: how Qataris see the World Cup

Interviews with Qataris shed light on a mood at once eager, anxious and angry

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Doha to Attend Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup. He traveled to the Qatari capital at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The ceremony will be held at the Al Bayt…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Ronaldo takes field in Qatar for first World Cup training session

Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in Doha marks the Portuguese captain’s fifth — and possibly final — World Cup appearance.

Al Jazeera

Holders France rocked as injury rules Benzema out of World Cup

Doha (AFP) - France's hopes of successfully defending the World Cup were dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.

AFP

France's Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ruled out of World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup with a left thigh injury on Saturday dealing a serious blow to defending champions France's hopes of retaining the trophy.

AFP

Qatar’s World Cup Stadium Beer Ban Is About So Much More

Power. Hypocrisy. Control. You name it. The late World Cup U-turn sends a message on the eve of the competition, and FIFA is content to do the host nation’s bidding.

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Brazil the last team to arrive in Qatar

Doha (AFP) - Neymar and the rest of the Brazil World Cup squad arrived in Doha late Saturday.

AFP

'The gloom of recession means we need a World Cup win more than ever'

A win for the England team at the World Cup in Doha would bring some cheer to the nation following an Autumn Statement of soaring prices, high taxes and stagnating wages

Daily Mirror

Irish pub in Doha fears it could run out of beer despite charging €15 for Guinness and lager at World Cup

Cork woman Ronnie Griffin, 57, is the only female pub boss in all of Qatar and told the Irish Mirror from The Irish Pub: 'I hope we have enough booze'

Irish Mirror

Irishman wrongly arrested in Middle East issues DOs and DON’Ts guide for fans at World Cup

Conor Hayes currently lives in Qatar and is perfectly placed to keep fans safe with his dossier on Doha

Irish Mirror

Benzema injured on return to full training for France

Doha (AFP) - France forward Karim Benzema is to undergo medical tests after leaving training injured on Saturday ahead of the defending champions World Cup opener against Australia.

AFP

Palestinian leader quietly in Qatar for World Cup opening

Qatar’s news agency reports that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Doha to attend the World Cup opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Which stadiums are being used for the 2022 Qatar World Cup and where are the Socceroos playing?

From a flat pack stadium made out of shipping containers to one that sparked an online conspiracy, the stadiums of Qatar will take centre stage at the 2022 World Cup.

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AFP

Fans give frothy welcome to first World Cup beers

Doha (AFP) - Thousands of football fans queued Saturday to get the first beers served at the official World Cup fan zone after sales were banned around stadiums in Islamic Qatar.

AFP

Iran kicks off World Cup divided by protests back home

Doha (AFP) - Iran's opening World Cup match against England on Monday is likely to be overshadowed by a deadly crackdown on women-led protests back home.

Daily Mirror

World Cup fans locked outside fan park with no water in scorching Qatar heat

Fan parks in Qatar are some of the few places where supporters attending the controversial World Cup can buy cans of Budweiser due to the country's strict alcohol laws

AFP

Japan put German friendships in deep freeze for World Cup opener

Doha (AFP) - Eight of Japan's World Cup squad play in the Bundesliga but forward Ritsu Doan said Saturday that friendships are on hold when they meet Germany in their opening game in Qatar.

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Wales Online

One of Qatar's biggest buildings has been lit up with a giant Welsh flag and it looks incredible

Wales at the World Cup has never looked so good

The Independent UK

Falcon tradition inspires passion in World Cup host Qatar

Qatar has become synonymous with soccer since winning the right to host the World Cup that opens on Sunday

AFP

Klinsmann predicts 'World Cup of surprises' in Qatar

Doha (AFP) - German legend Jurgen Klinsmann said on Saturday that an underdog could go far in what he is predicting will be a "World Cup of surprises" in Qatar.

AFP

Van Dijk ready to lead resurgent Dutch at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - As the Netherlands return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018 they will be led by Virgil van Dijk, who has grown into one of the game's best defenders.

AFP

Ronaldo 'motivated', Portugal atmosphere 'top' - Bernardo Silva

Doha (AFP) - Bernardo Silva insisted the atmosphere around Portugal's World Cup camp was "top, top, top," despite mounting controversy generated by Cristiano Ronaldo's recent interview in England.

AFP

Kick Bale! US wary of Welsh star in World Cup opener

Doha (AFP) - United States midfielder Kellyn Acosta says the Americans will target Wales captain Gareth Bale in their World Cup Group B clash on Monday.

Wales Online

The unfinished parts of Qatar that World Cup 2022 organisers don't want you to see

Despite the nation's fathomless riches, there are parts of Doha that simply aren't finished for the 2022 World Cup

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