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In Asian Town, Workers Who Built the World Cup Gather to Watch It

Qatar’s big show would not have been possible without migrant workers. On Sunday, thousands gathered to gaze at some of their work.

By John Branch

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Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.

By Christina Goldbaum