A Soccer Team Once United Iran. Now It Reflects Its Divisions.
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.
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Christian Pulisic, Set to Lead USMNT at World Cup, Counts the Minutes at Chelsea
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.
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Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?
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.
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.