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FIFA gave Qatar the World Cup - then the corruption claims exploded

The Qatar World Cup became controversial long before the first match, with questions over worker conditions, extreme heat, ...

Controversy and confusion as VAR denies fastest ever goal in a World Cup opener

After all the controversy surrounding Qatar and the FIFA World Cup, football finally took centre stage on Sunday - and still ...

Opinion: If the Qatar World Cup was worth boycotting, so is USA 2026

We need to talk about the fake outrage that exists in women’s football and the LGBTQ+ community. This demographic was very ...
Tribal Football

Football moves to centre stage in Qatar, dimming World Cup controversies

As the World Cup reaches a climax in Qatar, drama on the pitch has partially eclipsed human rights controversies that dogged the Gulf Arab state since it was first chosen to host the competition 12 ...

‘Thousands of empty seats’ as Qatar fans abandon World Cup opener at half-time

Qatar have made unwanted history as the first World Cup hosts to lose the opening match - but that wasn’t the only great ...
Hindustan Times

'Pathetic refereeing, robbery': Shocking scenes as India suffer FIFA WC qualifiers exit after Qatar's controversial goal

A massive controversy erupted during India's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Qatar on Tuesday at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. The hosts struck a controversial goal to level the ...
Tribal Football

Eric Dier: It would be wrong to ignore Qatar controversies

England defender Eric Dier admits his experience of the World Cup has been tarnished by the controversy surrounding host nation Qatar. With England's opening game against Iran just two days away, Dier ...
Opinion

FIFA Introduces Dynamic Ticket Pricing At World Cup, Sparking Fan Backlash Over Soaring Costs

As FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices soar, fans are being pushed out, intensifying backlash over the tournament’s exclusivity.