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Eriksen says being back at World Cup after collapse is 'very special'

Doha (AFP) - Christian Eriksen says it is "very special" to be back at the World Cup as he seeks to complete a remarkable comeback from his cardiac arrest during the European Championship last year.

AFP

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

The Guardian - AU

Dier disappointed World Cup overshadowed by controversy

Doha (AFP) - England defender Eric Dier admits his experience of the World Cup has been tarnished by the controversy surrounding host nation Qatar.

AFP

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Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending

Doha (AFP) - Qatar will finally get their home World Cup under way on Sunday, 12 years after the nation's successful bid put into motion wide-ranging preparations which cost billions of dollars.

AFP

Infantino lambasts World Cup 'hypocrites'

Doha (AFP) - Two weeks after FIFA urged the 32 teams at the World Cup to "focus on the football", Gianni Infantino veered off-script on Saturday.

AFP

Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem

Doha (AFP) - Seven-year-old Alain trains with two dozen other children in Doha, the World Cup's host city, striving to lose weight in pursuit of his dream: becoming a professional footballer.

AFP

Azpilicueta excited by Spain's 'bold' youngsters at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Experienced Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta said Saturday he was excited by the squad's "bold" youngsters as La Roja set their sights on a second World Cup crown.

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Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez

Doha (AFP) - Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.

AFP

What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

The Independent UK

What the World Cup means to foreign residents of Qatar

From feeling proud to complaining about construction, foreign residents describe what they think about the event.

Al Jazeera

Football fever in Qatar

DOHA -- Throngs of football supporters from Qatar and overseas filled Doha's largest market on Friday ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup, which kicks off Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

FIFA spokesman defends Infantino over LGBTQ rights on eve of World Cup

Doha (AFP) - FIFA's chief spokesman defended world football chief Gianni Infantino's record on LGBTQ rights on Saturday on the eve of the World Cup.

AFP

Qatar World Cup: Start times for every match and how to watch

DOHA, Qatar — For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is heading to the Middle East for a fall tournament highlighting soccer's best.

Los Angeles Times

FIFA chief blasts 'hypocrisy' of Western nations on eve of World Cup

Doha (AFP) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.

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Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

A group of Arab friends living in Qatar's capital Doha met up over cocktails and snacks last week, exchanging opinions as they flicked through profiles of gay men on dating apps Tinder and Grindr.

Bangkok Post

Fifa chief accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'

DOHA: Fifa president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.

AFP

FIFA's Infantino accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'

Doha (AFP) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.

AFP

FIFA chief Infantino voices support for LGBTQ community, migrant workers

Doha (AFP) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed support for the LGBTQ community and migrant workers in his opening press conference of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday.

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Write us off at your peril at World Cup, warn confident Croatia

Doha (AFP) - Croatia say they thrive on being considered underdogs and warned on Saturday that they have what it takes to reach the World Cup final again.

ABC News

World Cup fans are flocking to Qatar’s boozy underground in search of a drink in a dry country

The subject of alcohol has been one of many hot topics in the lead up to the Qatar World Cup, but for those in this dry country who know where to look, a surprisingly thriving scene can be found.

Al Jazeera

World Cup fans ready to party despite beer ban in Qatar stadiums

Sudden ruling by the government to halt all beer sales at stadiums welcomed by some fans as others criticise the timing.

The Independent UK

World Cup fans ready to celebrate despite stadium beer ban

Fans are pouring into Qatar to watch and be part of the first World Cup in the Middle East

Daily Mirror

Christian Pulisic and USA stars fuelled up for World Cup - by eating burgers

Chelsea star and USMNT hero Christian Pulisic has been filmed tucking into burgers ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, as the Americans have been sticking close to home in Doha

AFP

Lewandowski says wayward missile strike affected Poles

Doha (AFP) - Robert Lewandowski said on Friday that Poland's World Cup squad had been left in shock earlier this week after the missile strike in his homeland that left two people dead.

AFP

World Cup refs to crack down on dangerous play: Collina

Doha (AFP) - World Cup referees have been ordered to crack down on foul play in a bid to protect players from injury, FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina revealed on Friday.

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