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Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off
Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.
FIFA's Infantino says soccer org. 'not kings of world,' US decides who can enter, amid visa scandal
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
Is Qatar using anti-Israel sentiment to deflect from critique? - analysis
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Doha wants to appear moderate, welcoming and inclusive, while stoking anti-Israel views.
Netherlands knocks US out of World Cup
Denzel Dumfries scored the third goal for the Netherlands, eliminating the US national team in a Round of 16 knockout game at the World Cup.
Voices from the Arab press: Football and justice
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from Arab media around the world.
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Qatar World Cup: FIFA’s $200b. missed opportunity for sustainability - opinion
FIFA cannot touch the world or build a better future without putting a sincere emphasis on sustainable practices that directly and indirectly impact all of us.
World Cup: No Israelis filed complaints about poor treatment in Qatar - FM
Israel and Qatar do not have diplomatic relations, but one of FIFA’s conditions for hosting the World Cup is that citizens of all countries can attend the tournament.
Why is this young Mexican rabbi giving out free kosher hamburgers in Qatar?
Rabbi Sholem offers Jews from around the world meat, schnitzel, fish and many other main dishes with protein for free in Qatar.
World Cup: A missed opportunity to protest Qatar corruption, immorality - opinion
Qatar and the World Cup make it clear that where there are strong grounds for complaints against any scheme affecting the lives of millions, they should be acted upon at day one.
Israeli comedian flees Qatar after video against him goes viral
After multiple reports about a hostile environment for Israelis at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, an Israeli comedian cut his visit short for fear of getting hurt.
Qatar’s crackdown on critics of Iran regime in the spotlight - analysis
The targeting of critics of Iran is in line with other controversies in Qatar, such as the suppression of gay rights and attempts to eliminate pride flags and pride armbands during the World Cup.
