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David Beckham Is the World Cup’s Missing Mouthpiece

Qatar paid David Beckham tens of millions of dollars to promote the country and its interests. To its frustration, it has not received much return on the investment.

By Tariq Panja

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When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems

In Qatar, where the line between the artificial and the authentic has blurred or evaporated, it was the people, as always, who defined the tournament.

By Rory Smith

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Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Monika Pronczuk Tariq Panja and Sarah

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Why Don’t More Underdogs Contend for the World Cup Title?

Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.

By Rory Smith