Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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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.
Your Monday Briefing: Indonesia’s Stadium Tragedy
Plus Brazil votes in national elections and China wrestles with Covid fatigue.
Indonesian Soccer Tragedy Is Latest in History of Stadium Disasters
These events have prompted major changes. But fatal tramplings still occur, with more than 125 killed in Indonesia on Saturday.
Iran Soccer Stars Speak Out on Protests; Group Urges FIFA Ban
Some of the country’s most famous players have expressed support for street protests over the death of a young woman. On Thursday, an activist group went further: It asked FIFA to bar Iran from the World Cup.
What to Know About 2022 World Cup Travel to Qatar
Tickets are on sale for the world’s most popular sporting event, but concerns over worker exploitation and laws against homosexuality have complicated the decision to attend for some fans.
How Sanctions on Russia Could Affect Champions League and Top Soccer Clubs
The most vocal opposition has come from Britain, which could supply one or both of the final’s participants.
Marc Overmars, Dutch Soccer Star, Quits Post After Admitting to Inappropriate Texts
Marc Overmars, a former player who became a director at Ajax, one of Europe’s top clubs, apologized for his actions. The club said he had “gone over the line.”
Who Does Afghanistan’s Soccer Team Represent Now?
Afghanistan’s national soccer team played a rare match this week. But what, and whom, does the team represent?
Former FIFA Officials Face Fraud Charges Over Secret Payment
Sepp Blatter is accused of breaking Swiss law in approving a $2 million payment from soccer’s governing body to a onetime ally, Michel Platini.