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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted

In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.

By Tariq Panja

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How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign

European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.

By Tariq Panja

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When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems

In Qatar, where the line between the artificial and the authentic has blurred or evaporated, it was the people, as always, who defined the tournament.

By Rory Smith

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Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Monika Pronczuk Tariq Panja and Sarah

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