Category: Qatar

What We Learned About the U.S. In Its Match Against England

The New York Times – Sports:
A feisty 0-0 tie against World Cup contender England gave the U.S. a chance — and perhaps the courage — to advance in the tournament.
On Fox Sports, Viewers Get a World Cup Scrubbed of Controversy

The New York Times – Sports:
Other broadcasters are questioning Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its laws against homosexuality. Fox Sports’ coverage, heavily sponsored by Qatar, is focused on the matches.
Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety

The New York Times – Sports:
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.
Qatar Embraced Its Big World Cup Moment, but Didn’t Like the Ending

The New York Times – Sports:
At last it was here, the last word in Qatar’s attempt to announce itself to the world, to showcase all that it could do, all that it could build. Then the soccer started.
In Asian Town, Workers Who Built the World Cup Gather to Watch It

The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar’s big show would not have been possible without migrant workers. On Sunday, thousands gathered to gaze at some of their work.
World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar

The New York Times – Sports:
Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.
Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything

The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.
Besides Soccer, Qatar Is Packed With Activities Around the World Cup

The New York Times – Travel:
Here’s a list of other things to do in Qatar in the next few months.
An Unlikely Group Scrambles for World Cup Rooms: FIFA’s Elite

The New York Times – Sports:
The luxury hotel set to host soccer’s most senior leaders wasn’t quite ready when they began arriving, the latest in a series of last-second tweaks to Qatar’s well-laid plans.
Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
Qatar World Cup Faces New Edict: Hide the Beer

The New York Times – Sports:
A week before the opening game, tournament organizers are scrambling to balance late changes ordered by powerful Qatari officials with the interests of a major FIFA sponsor, Budweiser.