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Falconers hope to draw World Cup fans to Qatar heritage

Doha (AFP) - In the deserts of northern Qatar, children with a falcon perched on gloves on their left arms show off their hunting birds in a bid to preserve an age-old tradition.

AFP

Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio

As the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player.

AAP

The Juxtaposition Hanging Over Qatar’s World Cup

There’s a version of Qatar that officials want projected to the world, and there’s a version that is harder to reconcile amid the pomp and poshness of FIFA's showpiece event.

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England's India contingent insulted by 'fake' tag

Doha (AFP) - Three Lions fans from India outnumbered the home-bred kind nearly 10 to one and expressed outrage at being labelled "fake" as England rolled into their World Cup base in Qatar on Tuesday.

AFP

‘It’s coming home’: Indian expats welcome England to team hotel in Qatar

Hundreds of fans waited for the squad to arrive at their hotel just south of Doha, with those present denying they are being paid to be cheerleaders

The Guardian - UK

England and Netherlands jet into Qatar as Infantino calls for football focus

Doha (AFP) - England and the Netherlands became the first World Cup heavyweights to touch down in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA president Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.

AFP

Iran's players free to express themselves at World Cup, says Queiroz

Doha (AFP) - Iran's players are free to express themselves at the World Cup, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, as the country was gripped by fresh anti-government protests.

AFP

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USMNT star gives glimpse into Qatar's hotel life with World Cup travel video

Walker Zimmerman has given USMNT fans a taste of what Doha is like after he filmed their journey to Qatar for the World Cup, with some interesting behind the scenes action

Daily Mirror

England stars arrive in Qatar for World Cup party after Prince William's inspiring speech

England's World Cup campaign starts in six days' time when they take on Iran in Doha - with Gareth Southgate and his 26 players landing in Qatar on Tuesday evening

Daily Mirror

Doha exhibition traces Qatar’s football journey

The exhibition aims to tell the ‘untold’ story of how the game developed in the country hosting this year’s World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Mid-season World Cup 'ominous' for player welfare, warns FIFPro

Doha (AFP) - World Cup stars are at greater risk of injury due to the unprecedented demands of the congested calendar, global players' union FIFPro warned on Tuesday.

AFP

Weah relishing 'surreal' World Cup experience

Doha (AFP) - Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup.

AFP

World Cup stadiums: The eight venues hosting games in Qatar

The grounds are mostly in and around the capital city of Doha

The Independent UK

World Cup hosts Qatar on the offensive over rights storm

Doha (AFP) - Facing a storm of European criticism ahead of the start of the World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday stepped up its diplomatic and media riposte which has included threatening "legal" action to defend its name.

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AFP

England and Netherlands arrive in Qatar as Infantino calls for focus on football

Doha (AFP) - England and the Netherlands were set to become the first World Cup heavyweights to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA president Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.

Football London

Can you drink alcohol in Qatar? Rules and guidelines for fans at World Cup 2022

Football fans travelling to Qatar for the World Cup 2022 need to be aware of a number of rules and guidelines that are in place.

The Independent UK

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Hosting the World Cup marks a pinnacle in Qatar’s efforts to rise out of the shadow of its larger neighbors in the wider Middle East

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

Qatar’s quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep

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Los Angeles Times

U.S. men's soccer embracing 'Be the Change' mantra ahead of controversial World Cup

The last thing U.S. players see before taking the field at Al-Gharafa Stadium, the Americans' World Cup training base in Doha, is the slogan "Be the Change" in bold letters on the wall of the tunnel leading from the locker room.

Wales Online

Giant Welsh bucket hat appears in Doha a week before Wales' first World Cup game

The capital of Qatar is getting a Welsh feel about the place

Football London

World Cup stadiums in Qatar: Full guide to eight venues and where England will play

England will be one of 32 countries to be playing at the upcoming World Cup tournament and they will play in a number of the classified World Cup stadiums.

AFP

World Cup countdown enters final week with Qatar under microscope

Doha (AFP) - The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.

AFP

Australia swerve rights issues to focus on World Cup opener

Doha (AFP) - Australian players refused to enlarge on their comments about Qatar's human rights record on Monday, saying they were fully focused on a daunting World Cup opener against defending champions France.

AFP

World Cup countdown enters final week as focus sharpens on Qatar

Doha (AFP) - The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.

The Guardian - UK

Before World Cup kicks off, has Qatar already lost at geopolitical football?

Drumbeat of international criticism on range of issues has bruised the tiny but enormously wealthy emirate, and further tensions lie ahead

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