From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland
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Waving the Palestinian Flag, Celebrating the World Cup’s Unofficial Team
The New York Times – Sports:Arab fans and Arab teams have been using the tournament’s global stage to elevate the Palestinian cause in the stands and on the field.
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Every Team Left in Qatar Is a Contender
The New York Times – Sports:France and England, Argentina and Brazil, Messi and Ronaldo: The quarterfinals offer everything except an easy path to the trophy.
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Gonçalo Ramos: The World Cup Spotlight is Now His
The New York Times – Sports:The 21-year-old striker for Benfica started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, and instantly became Portugal’s new goal-scoring hero.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Benched in Portugal’s World Cup Game Against Switzerland
The New York Times – Sports:After Ronaldo’s petulant reaction to being substituted against South Korea, Portugal’s coach opted to bench him against Switzerland.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Not in the Starting Lineup for Portugal.
The New York Times – Sports:After Ronaldo’s petulant reaction to being substituted against South Korea, Portugal’s coach opted to bench him against Switzerland.
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Spain, fond of passing, bows out meekly when forced to shoot.
The New York Times – Sports:After failing to break through in regular and extra time, Spain missed all three of its penalty kicks and lost to Morocco.
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A Beer Run in Qatar, and an Oasis That Isn’t Open to All
The New York Times – Sports:At the only government-sanctioned store selling alcohol during the World Cup, strict rules keep it out of reach for most residents.
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Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation
The New York Times – Sports:An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.
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Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation
The New York Times – Sports:An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.
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Brazil and Neymar Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:A carefree dismantling of an overmatched South Korea was a joy for Brazil and its coach.
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Here’s How Extra Time and Penalty Kicks Work in the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Every game in the knockout stages requires a winner.