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Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums (The New York Times)

Qatar's about-face on alcohol signaled that FIFA, soccer's governing body, may no longer be in full control of its showcase championship.

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Ecuador dampens Qatar's party as controversial World Cup gets ... (CNN)

For the past year, a giant clock in Doha has been counting down to the opening match of the World Cup. Qatar and the world need wait no more, ...

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Qatar's first-ever World Cup match ends in defeat (NPR)

In 92 years of soccer's biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game. The World Cup opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed ...

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Qatar Embraced Its Big World Cup Moment, but Didn't Like the Ending (The New York Times)

What is the World Cup? The quadrennial event pits the best national soccer teams against each other for the title of world champion. Here's a primer to the 2022 ...

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Qatar money bought a World Cup, but not loyalty vs. Ecuador (ESPN)

As Qatar went down 2-0 to Ecuador in the host nation's World Cup debut, home fans abandoned the biggest sporting event in the world.

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Ecuador fans chant 'we want beer' Qatar's leave opener early (ESPN)

Fans of victorious Ecuador were heard chanting "we want beer" during their World Cup-opening win over Qatar, while the host nation's left early.

The United States and Qatar: Strategic Partners Advancing Peace ... (Department of State)

This partnership was further deepened in January when the White House hosted the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the first Gulf leader to visit ...

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Drinking Beers in Qatar (The New Yorker)

Bottles of liquor displayed at the Irish Pub in Doha Qatar. A bar in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Drinking, so central to so many cultures and such anathema to ...

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Xavier Arreaga and Ecuador defeat Qatar 2-0 in FIFA World Cup ... (SoundersFC.com)

Ecuador defeated FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation Qatar 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Sunday. Seattle Sounders defender Xavier Arreaga made ...

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Videos, photos: What Qatar World Cup is really like for fans (ESPN)

Fans wanting to experience the World Cup in Qatar could go to FIFA's fan zones or a hotel bar aimed at westerners. Here's what they are like.

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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all (NPR)

Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions ...

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Analysis: World Cup kicks off with Ecuador blanking host Qatar (Los Angeles Times)

Two opponents struggle against each other for the soccer ball. Ecuador's Enner Valencia, left, and Qatar's Homam Ahmed challenge for the ball during the World ...

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Qatar Facade Crumbles in Embarrassing Loss to Kick Off 2022 ... (Sports Illustrated)

From emptying stands to an uninspired performance on the field, the host nation's incompetence was on full display in every corner of the Al-Bayt Stadium.

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Ecuador opens World Cup with shutout win over hosts Qatar - SBI ... (SBI Soccer)

2022 FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar opened its long-awaited schedule on Sunday against fellow Group A side Ecuador, but it was the CONMEBOL representatives who.

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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety (The New York Times)

Kieran Jones, an avid soccer fan who lives in Cardiff, Wales, can tell you all the details about the last time his beloved Welsh national team made it to ...

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Qatar's World Cup Playbook (Bloomberg)

Gianni Infantino, left, and Mohammed bin Salman during the FIFA World Cup match between Qatar and Ecuador. Photographer: Amin Mohammad Jamali/Getty Images. Also ...

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Will the World Cup boost Qatar's science ambitions? (Nature.com)

The soccer tournament might put the nation on more scientists' radars, but many will have concerns over continuing human-rights issues.

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