Category: Qatar

What Happened to the Qatar Women’s National Team?

The New York Times – Sports:
A squad that featured in the host nation’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010 hasn’t played a game in eight years.
Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense

The New York Times – Business:
As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland

The New York Times – Sports:
From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.
A Beer Run in Qatar, and an Oasis That Isn’t Open to All

The New York Times – Sports:
At the only government-sanctioned store selling alcohol during the World Cup, strict rules keep it out of reach for most residents.
Twists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups

The New York Times – Sports:
In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school. But there is order in the chaos.
It’s the World Cup’s Hot Accessory. But Should Fans Wear It?

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
What the World Cup Looks Like Off the Field

The New York Times – Sports:
Our photographers in Qatar show what the world’s biggest soccer tournament looks like from the streets of Doha and beyond.
$150 World Cup Jerseys Made by Workers Getting $2.27 a Day

The New York Times – Business:
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.
To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.

The New York Times – Sports:
If you desire truly cushy treatment, it’s not enough to be a V.I.P. What you want is to be a V.V.I.P., sipping free cognac and rubbing elbows with the emir.
Qatar’s Loudest Fans Aren’t from Qatar

The New York Times – Sports:
A heaving mass of flesh and energy has brought life to the host nation’s matches at the World Cup. They are Qatar’s loudest fans, but they’re not from Qatar.
A Mural Celebrated Migrant Workers. When the World Cup Began, It Was Gone.

The New York Times – Sports:
A mosaic of photographs once decorated Qatar’s showpiece stadium in Lusail. Now a V.I.P. entrance sits beside the spot.
Saudi Commuters Descend on Doha for an In-and-Out World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
A victory over Argentina inspired a kingdom’s soccer fans. And when Qatar is just a short flight, you go.