The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
Tag: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums
The about-face on alcohol could violate a multimillion-dollar FIFA sponsorship agreement, and signaled that soccer’s governing body may no longer be in full control of its showcase event.
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How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup
The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
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Why Qatar Deserves to Host the World Cup, Actually
This year’s tournament is a triumph for football’s millions of fans in the Arab world.
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An Unlikely Group Scrambles for World Cup Rooms: FIFA’s Elite
The luxury hotel set to host soccer’s most senior leaders wasn’t quite ready when they began arriving, the latest in a series of last-second tweaks to Qatar’s well-laid plans.