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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Waving the Palestinian Flag, Celebrating the World Cup’s Unofficial Team
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Every game in the knockout stages requires a winner.