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.
Category: Qatar
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It’s the World Cup’s Hot Accessory. But Should Fans Wear It?
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.