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Qatar Embraced Its Big World Cup Moment, but Didn’t Like the Ending

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.

By Rory Smith

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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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World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International 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.

By Vivian Nereim

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World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar

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.

By Tariq Panja