Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.
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As Morocco and France Prepare for World Cup, Historical Tensions Swirl
Wednesday’s face-off between the Atlas Lions and Les Bleus will be about more than just soccer, reviving old colonial wounds and fueling identity debates.
What Happens to the Migrant Workers Who Built the World Cup?
The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went to Nepal — a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose.
4 Charged With Corruption in Bribery Inquiry Linked to Qatar
The Belgian authorities announced other charges, including money laundering, in a case involving current and former members of the European Parliament.
Belgian Inquiry Into Qatar and Bribery Stuns European Parliament
The police detained five people, including former and current members of the body, in a case centered on possible attempts to influence the European Parliament’s economic and political decisions.
What Happened to the Qatar Women’s National Team?
A squad that featured in the host nation’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010 hasn’t played a game in eight years.
His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich.
A rare look inside a Qatari home offers a glimpse at how the lucrative gas industry has transformed the formerly poor, barren country.
In India, Fiercely Loyal Soccer Fans (of Brazil and Argentina)
A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World Cup.
Morocco Win in World Cup Brings Celebration Across Africa and Middle East
Arabs and Africans around the world joined in an outpouring of pride and joy over Morocco’s World Cup success after it defeated Spain.
Arab Fans are Confronting Israeli Media at Qatar’s World Cup
When Qatar granted access to Israeli soccer fans and media despite an absence of diplomatic ties, some saw it as another sign of warming ties with the Arab world. Instead, some of the Israelis got a chilly reception.