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Qatar kicks off 2022 World Cup with message of inclusion

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The opening ceremony was meant to introduce Qatar to the world through its culture with a theme of "bridging distances."

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  1. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  2. Newest

    Qatar kicks off 2022 World Cup with message of inclusion

    Headline from CBS News ·

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17 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    World Cup 2022: everything you need to know about host country Qatar (opens The Guardian)

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    Football’s grandest tournament will kick off for the first time in the Middle East on Sunday. Here is a guide to the host country

  2. Washington Examiner

    World Cup 2022: Qatar's beer debacle should be the final nail in FIFA's coffin (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Two days before the start of the 2022 soccer World Cup, host nation Qatar is kicking fans.

  3. France 24

    Qatar 2022 - a one-off World Cup fantasy (opens France 24)

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    FIFA's president promised the World Cup would be like "Disneyland" while rights groups say workers have been through hell, but one thing is certain -- there will never be another World Cup like Qatar…

  4. Insider

    The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins November 20 in Qatar — here's how to livestream every match (opens Insider)

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    The 2022 World Cup features 32 teams competing for international glory. Games are broadcast on Fox and FS1, and Peacock is streaming games in Spanish.

  5. NPR

    Saturday Sports: FIFA World Cup kicks off amid controversy in Qatar (opens NPR)

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    The FIFA World Cup kicks off Sunday in Qatar amid controversy over the sale of alcohol at stadiums, human rights, and poor labor conditions for the workers who built the event's facilities.

  6. Washington Post

    No beer, plenty of scandal: Qatar’s World Cup (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    The 2022 World Cup starts this weekend in Qatar, and it is already marked by controversy. Today on “Post Reports,” the geopolitical stakes of this year’s World Cup, and a preview of the most exciting players and teams to watch in Doha.

  7. Al-Monitor

    World Cup kicks off in Qatar after troubled buildup (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday as the month-long football showpiece finally got under way after a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thami was present in the impressive Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, 50 kilometres (31 miles) outsid…

  8. The Times of Israel

    Opening ceremony for 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar (opens The Times of Israel)

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  9. PBS NewsHour

    What to know as the World Cup kicks off in Qatar (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The first World Cup in the Middle East began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador, kicking off a global event under scrutiny for its host country's human rights record.

  10. The Times of Israel

    World Cup kicks off in Qatar after troubled 12-year buildup and fierce criticism (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Home team falls behind Ecuador 2-0 on opening day of tournament dogged by controversies over human rights concerns

  11. New Hampshire Public Radio

    The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.

  12. The Guardian

    Qatar v Ecuador: World Cup 2022 kicks off with opening ceremony – live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Live updates: A tainted tournament 12 years in the making finally begins as the hosts take on Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium. Join Rob Smyth

  13. CBS News

    Qatar kicks off 2022 World Cup with message of inclusion (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The opening ceremony was meant to introduce Qatar to the world through its culture with a theme of "bridging distances."

  14. Al Jazeera

    Photos: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Qatar (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Fireworks, singing, dancing and an emphasis on Qatari culture mark the start of football’s biggest event.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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