A mosaic of photographs once decorated Qatar’s showpiece stadium in Lusail. Now a V.I.P. entrance sits beside the spot.
Tag: Qatar
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Saudi Commuters Descend on Doha for an In-and-Out World Cup
A victory over Argentina inspired a kingdom’s soccer fans. And when Qatar is just a short flight, you go.
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What We Learned About the U.S. In Its Match Against England
A feisty 0-0 tie against World Cup contender England gave the U.S. a chance — and perhaps the courage — to advance in the tournament.
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Qataris Say Criticism of Country Amid World Cup Is Rooted in Stereotypes
Many in the country say the barrage of criticism about its human rights record and the exploitation of migrant workers is laced with discrimination and hypocrisy.
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Qatar Embraced Its Big World Cup Moment, but Didn’t Like the Ending
At last it was here, the last word in Qatar’s attempt to announce itself to the world, to showcase all that it could do, all that it could build. Then the soccer started.