Head scarves in the colors of the participating teams have become fan favorites in Qatar. Rather than object, locals say they like the twist on a traditional look.
Tag: World Cup (Soccer)
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$150 World Cup Jerseys Made by Workers Getting $2.27 a Day
Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
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Germany’s Coach Is Out of His Depth, and So Is Its Chancellor
The similarities are uncanny.
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Messi and Argentina Advance as Mexico Is Eliminated
Argentina recovered from its opening loss to Saudi Arabia and secured passage to the knockout stage. Poland also advanced, despite losing, because it had a better goal differential than Mexico.
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The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.
The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. But the team already has much to be proud of.