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Iran players sing national anthem against Wales at World Cup match

NEW DELHI: Iran national football team players sang their national anthem during their World Cup match against Wales, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha on Friday, after they chose not to sing in their opening game earlier this week in apparent support for anti-government demonstrations that have rocked their…

The Times of India

Editorial: Of pints and goals: Qatar’s beer ban should remind us of the costs of alcohol

Beer and futbol go together like dishonesty and Donald Trump, so surely it feels wrong that the taps are closed at packed World Cup stadiums. On the other hand, Qatar is a conservative Muslim country; what did FIFA, the sport’s world governing body, expect? Besides, those who’ve descended on Doha…

Tribune News Service

Egyptian migrants welcome Wales fans in Qatar with sweets, chocolates, dates and tea

They were there in the blazing sun to greet fans

Wales Online

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‘It’s our time to shine’: Qataris on hosting the World Cup

Qataris reflect on what has changed – and what they hope will change – for their country as it hosts the mega event.

Al Jazeera

Wales fans miss World Cup match with Iran due to permit card problems

The same supporters who arrived without issue for the Dragons’ opening fixture have been prevented from travelling in for the second Group B game in Doha

The Independent UK

Dozens of Wales fans to miss Iran World Cup game after Qatar permits glitch at airport

They have not been given permission to fly from Dubai Airport

Wales Online

England and Wales fans descend on Doha in their thousands for crunch World Cup games

England face the United States on Friday evening with Wales facing Iran earlier in the day with tens of thousands of Brits descending on Qatar for a huge day in the World Cup 2022

Daily Mirror

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The Quest for Thanksgiving Futbol at Qatar’s World Cup

Thanksgiving and football go hand in hand, but some 7,400 miles away from home, the football is different and hints of the holiday are found in different corners.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2022 key events: Ronaldo makes it five on Day 5

Portuguese striker becomes first player to score in five World Cups while Brazil open tournament in style.

Al Jazeera

World Cup: U.S. looks to gain respect in game against England

DOHA, Qatar — No one expects the U.S. to beat England.

Los Angeles Times

World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits commute by air

Travel at this World Cup was supposed to be easy in the tiny host nation of Qatar after fans had to take long flights between cities at the last three tournaments

The Independent UK

Portugal 3-2 Ghana: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another World Cup record as Selecao edge thriller

A dour first half broke out into arguably the most entertaining game of the World Cup so far as Portugal survived a major scare to beat Ghana 3-2 in Doha.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Were three drunk Ukrainians arrested in Qatar?

A fake video ascribed to Al Jazeera claims ‘drunken’ Ukrainian football fans were detained over ‘Nazi symbols’ in Doha.

Al Jazeera

Uruguay, Korea play out dreary draw

DOHA: Of all the Asian teams in the fray in Qatar, South Korea looked to be best suited to pull of an opening game win. Would a win over Uruguay count as an upset, one is not sure there, but the Asian side failed to emulate Saudi Arabia and Japan…

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What channel is Portugal vs Ghana on? TV and live stream info for the game

All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal take on Ghana in Doha

Evening Standard

Uruguay 0-0 South Korea: Woodwork twice denies La Celeste in World Cup stalemate

Uruguay and South Korea both drew a blank as they got their World Cup campaigns off to sluggish starts in Doha.

Daily Mirror

Qatar travel rules changed before World Cup mean some passengers can't leave the airport

People flying into the Hamad International Airport in the capital of Qatar, Doha, have found themselves unable to leave and not allowed to get the right paperwork

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Always confident, Doan nets equalizer

DOHA -- When opportunity knocks, it's best to answer. And answer is precisely what midfielder Ritsu Doan did when he knocked in the crucial equalizer minutes after coming off the bench in Japan's 2-1 victory against the German giants in Qatar on Wednesday.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

Asano had vision of victory 'for 4 years'

DOHA -- After the disappointment of not playing in the last World Cup, Takuma Asano scored the winning goal against powerhouse Germany in Group E action Wednesday, securing a huge victory for Japan at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

The Independent UK

Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar's World Cup

Less than a month before it is set to host the World Cup final, Lusail City is oddly quiet

Reuters

Doha's thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup

A hummus recipe and cashier countertop are the only surviving elements of the original 'Beirut' restaurant, which opened its doors in Qatar in 1960 and has since tracked the capital Doha's metamorphosis from dusty outpost to hosting soccer's World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

‘A reason to get along’: World Cup jeers turn to cheers from Qatar’s Gulf rivals

Arab teams’ performances have changed the mood among Doha’s recent foes who had refused to share in its excitement

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Shahrani Undergoes Surgery, Saudi Arabia Prepare for Match Against Poland

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday after a collision during his team's World Cup win over Argentina, the national team said. Medical examinations conducted in Doha revealed Al-Shahrani to be in a "stable condition,” said a statement. He was then transferred by medical…

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022, Day 5: The schedule, key players, what to expect

What is in store for Switzerland vs Cameroon, Uruguay vs South Korea, Portugal vs Ghana, and Brazil vs Serbia in Doha?

The Independent UK

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become the latest political flash point at the first World Cup in the Arab world — never mind that neither Israeli or Palestinian national teams are competing in the tournament

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