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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Numbers game: Should Africa have more teams at the World Cup?

Africa has 54 FIFA-affiliated nations, but only five spots. Europe, with 55 members, gets 13.

Al Jazeera

Celtic duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate left OUT Japan World Cup squad as Daizen Maeda lands spot

The duo are key players at club level for boss Ange Postecoglou, but they won't be on the plane to Qatar later this month - but Maeda HAS made the cut. He played a key role in qualifying for the finals.

Glasgow Live

Costa Rica’s World Cup fans hit by global economics

Surging interest rates and depreciating currencies may force some to cancel their travel plans.

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Ukraine Football Body Asks FIFA to Remove Iran from World Cup

The Ukrainian football federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup next month, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons. The call was made three weeks before Iran is due to face England in the first Group B game in Qatar. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar eases COVID and entry requirements ahead of World Cup

Travellers no longer have to present COVID-19 tests and preregister on a government app to enter the country.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine FA urges FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup

THE Ukrainian Association of Football has called for Iran to be excluded from the World Cup in Qatar.

The National (Scotland)

Ukraine FA urges Fifa to ban Iran from World Cup

Iran’s first match in Qatar is due to be against England on 21 November

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France Star Paul Pogba to Miss World Cup Due to Injury

The midfielder has not played for Juventus since arriving this summer due to injury and will now miss out on the trip to Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Pogba ruled out of Qatar World Cup due to knee injury

Pogba was an influential part of France’s 2018 tournament win but will play no part in the country’s defence

The Independent UK

Ukraine appeal to FIFA to have England opponents Iran removed from World Cup

Iran could be removed from playing in the World Cup in Qatar after Ukraine launched an official appeal for the Middle-Eastern nation to be banned - three weeks before the tournament

Daily Mirror

Rangers duo Colak and Barisic joined by Celtic's Juranovic in provisional Croatia World Cup squad

The Old Firm trio have been named as part of a 34-man group that will be reduced by eight to 26 on November 9. All have a realistic chance of being on the plane to Qatar 2022.

Glasgow Live

Ukraine lead calls for England opponents to be kicked out of Qatar World Cup 2022

Qatar World Cup 2022: Iran are set to compete at the FIFA World Cup next month in the face of international condemnation for their actions on a variety of issues

Football London

Strictly Come Dancing live shows to air on Friday and Sunday to avoid Qatar World Cup clashes

Quarter and semi final shows won’t be airing on Saturdays

The Independent UK

U.S. Injuries Cloud Final Stretch Before World Cup Squad Is Revealed

Weston McKennie is the latest USMNT player to get hurt with Qatar 2022 fast approaching, underscoring how fragile the roster construction process can be.

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Qatar World Cup: Migrant workers given just two hours to leave Doha apartments

Qatari officials have denied that evictions are linked to World Cup

Chronicle Live

Newcastle forward Callum Wilson '80%' on plane to Qatar, claims ex-Sunderland striker

Wilson has scored six goals in nine games as he aims to earn a place in Engand's 26-man World Cup squad.

Asharq Al-Awsat

QatarEnergy Seeks to Acquire 30% stake in Lebanon's Offshore Exploration Area

QatarEnergy is in talks with the Lebanese government to acquire a 30 percent stake in an offshore exploration area and is also negotiating with TotalEnergies and Eni in this regard, announced CEO Saad al-Kaabi. Two sources told Reuters last week that TotalEnergies and the Lebanese government have reached a deal…

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Al Jazeera

What are Qatar’s COVID, travel requirements for World Cup 2022?

Visitors no longer need a negative COVID test or download the Ehteraz app.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve had hundreds of death threats, hundreds of violent assaults’: Peter Tatchell on homophobia, hope and Qatar

The veteran LGBT+ and human rights activist took a stand in Qatar last week - and was swiftly told to leave the country. He talks about his many critics, his evangelical Christian mother and what drives him to keep putting himself in danger

The Guardian - UK

Birdsong is music to my ears again

Brief letters: Bird encounters | Thérèse Coffey | Cop or Copout? | Open University | Boycotting Qatar

France 24

‘Greenwashing’ mars Qatar’s carbon-neutral World Cup promise

When Qatar was awarded hosting duties for the biggest event in football, the Gulf nation promised to host "the first carbon neutral World Cup". While organisers have introduced several green initiatives, environmentalists accuse the event's governing body of "greenwashing" its environmental claims.

Al Jazeera

GCC condemns German minister’s remarks on Qatar World Cup 2022

The six-member Gulf bloc says it backs Doha in ‘addressing any interference in its internal affairs’.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want any part of it’: the Wales fans shunning Qatar’s World Cup

Ethical, logistical and financial concerns see supporters staying away, despite it being their team’s first World Cup since 1958

Al Jazeera

How Cameroon’s football superfan landed himself a mascot role

Ngando Pickett hopes to cheer his Indomitable Lions on in Qatar – and do a bit of dancing too.

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