The Gulf neighbors were split for years in a bitter regional dispute. Now, the glare of attention provided by the soccer tournament is highlighting their complicated reunion.
Tag: Qatar
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To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.
Every sports venue has its own tiered system of luxury. The World Cup in Qatar is providing a reminder that there is always a higher level.
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A U.S.-Iran Soccer Showdown Intensifies With Protests as a Backdrop
The unrest that has gripped Iran for the past two months has heightened what would already have been a tense encounter at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday between the two geopolitical foes.
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Qatar’s Loudest Fans Aren’t from Qatar
A heaving mass of flesh and energy has brought life to the host nation’s matches at the World Cup. They are Qatar’s loudest fans, but they’re not from Qatar.
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Qatar’s Big Bet on the World Cup
How a tiny nation ended up hosting the single largest sporting event on the planet — and at what cost.