Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)

For Young USMNT, World Cup Moment Arrives Early

The New York Times – Sports:
The United States arrived at the World Cup with one of the youngest rosters in the tournament. But is this new generation of stars getting its shot four years too soon?
Migrant Workers Are the Qatar World Cup’s Forgotten Team

The New York Times – Sports:
Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis were part of an army of migrant workers who remade Qatar for its World Cup moment. But in chasing desperately needed paychecks abroad, many pay a heavy price.
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.
5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
Qatar Will Allow Israelis to Fly Directly to Doha for World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
The move fell short of creating formal diplomatic ties between the countries, but it was the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and some Arab governments.
U.S. Announces Its Young World Cup Roster

The New York Times – Sports:
Coach Gregg Berhalter named the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018.
U.S. Roster Could Be World Cup’s Youngest Team

The New York Times – Sports:
On Wednesday, Coach Gregg Berhalter will name the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup.
A Soccer Team Once United Iran. Now It Reflects Its Divisions.

The New York Times – Sports:
A squad long seen as a unifying force in a fractious nation has become ensnared in its internal politics as its heads to the World Cup.
Christian Pulisic, Set to Lead USMNT at World Cup, Counts the Minutes at Chelsea

The New York Times – Sports:
Christian Pulisic’s role as a late-game substitute for Chelsea has not been the perfect preparation for Qatar. But his form is not the only question facing the United States.
Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.

The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.