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Who will win the 2022 World Cup?
opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Justin Klawans Published
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‘New blow’ for holders France as Karim Benzema is ruled out of World Cup
Speed Read Ballon d’Or winner has suffered a thigh injury and will miss entire tournament
By Mike Starling Published
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FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums
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By Devika Rao Published
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Gareth Southgate and England face ‘whole new level of expectation’ at World Cup
Why Everyone’s Talking About After reaching the final of the Euros, can the Three Lions go one step further in Qatar?
By Mike Starling Published
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Qatar 2022: a tainted World Cup?
Talking Point The most controversial Fifa World Cup yet is ready for kick-off
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The World Cup controversies, explained
Speed Read Why the host nation of Qatar is drawing critics
By Joel Mathis Published
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Gareth Bale: Wales captain is a ‘once in 100 years’ player
Why Everyone’s Talking About The 33-year-old is ready to ‘give it everything’ as Wales return to the World Cup
By Mike Starling Published
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Videos: best and funniest ‘it’s coming home’ England football memes
feature After the Lionesses won the Euros, can the men’s team bring home the Fifa World Cup?
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘explosive’ interview with Piers Morgan
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By Mike Starling Published
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream: it really is ‘now or never’ for Argentina’s captain
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By Mike Starling Published
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England World Cup guide: James Maddison has ‘earned’ seat on plane to Qatar
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By Mike Starling Published
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Ukrainian refugee, 12, signed by Dundee United FC’s academy
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