A victory over Argentina inspired a kingdom’s soccer fans. And when Qatar is just a short flight, you go.
Category: Soccer
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Saudi Commuters Descend on Doha for an In-and-Out World Cup
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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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England Gets a Look at Itself, and Isn’t Sure It Likes What It Sees
The New York Times – Sports:Coach Gareth Southgate was unruffled by a scoreless draw against the United States. But it revealed concerns lurking just below the surface.
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Neymar, Brazil’s Star Player, Out With an Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Neymar injured a lateral ligament on his right ankle, the team’s doctor said. He will not play in Monday’s game against Switzerland.
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For Mexico, an Unlucky Seven
The New York Times – Sports:El Tri has advanced out of the group stage in seven straight World Cups. It is only then that the problems start.
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A Migrant’s Desperate Day Chasing Work at the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Qatar’s preparations for soccer’s biggest championship created years of jobs for foreign migrants. But now that’s it is here, the work has dried up.
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Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All
The New York Times – Business:The World Cup in Qatar, which started this week, has been plagued by controversy — and yet companies and countries are tripping over themselves to be part of the show.
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Who Will Win the World Cup? There’s Really Only One Place to Ask.
The New York Times – Sports:Everyone from coaches to fans has an opinion on who will win the World Cup, but the bookmakers know best. And even then, nothing is a sure thing.
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Richarlíson, Brazil and, maybe, the start of something special.
The New York Times – Sports:Richarlíson scored both goals for Brazil, one of the tournament favorites, as it opened with a win against Serbia.
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Brenden Aaronson Won Over Leeds. Can He Win at the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:Christian Pulisic might be the standard-bearer for the United States World Cup team, but it is Brenden Aaronson who has captured hearts in England.
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Los aficionados galeses que viajaron a España en lugar de Catar
The New York Times – Sports:Por primera vez en 64 años la selección de Gales llega a una Copa del Mundo. Muchos de sus aficionados, hambrientos de sueños mundialistas, eligieron un destino cálido más asequible, y con menos restricciones.
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African Teams Pad World Cup Rosters With European Recruits
The New York Times – Sports:More than 130 players at the World Cup represent a country other than that of their birth. A few of them committed only months before the World Cup.