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FIFA WORLD CUP

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SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022
A Saudi soccer victory rings out across the Arab world
Few had given the Saudis a chance of winning a game at the tournament, much less overcoming the might of Argentina and Lionel Messi, arguably the finest player the sport has ever seen.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz vents anger over efforts to politicize players
Fans have accused the squad of siding with a violent state crackdown on the unrest, during which activists say more than 400 people have been killed, including dozens of minors.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
European teams shelve pro-LGBTQ armbands after disciplinary threat
The armbands had widely been viewed as a symbolic protest against laws in World Cup host Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Lionel Messi determined to enjoy likely last World Cup hurrah
At 35 years of age, the diminutive magician is close to winding down his remarkable trophy-laden career.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
England off to flying start at World Cup as Iran keeps silent
Gareth Southgate's side galloped to a 4-0 advantage at Khalifa International Stadium with two goals from man-of-the-match Buyako Saka and a fine Raheem Sterling strike.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 22, 2022
Gareth Bale rescues Wales with late equalizer against United States
The Welsh captain's successful 83rd-minute penalty conversion triggered roars from a large and raucous contingent of supporters at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2022
Your guide to watching the World Cup from Tokyo
Tuning into games from Qatar looking more complex than a Messi dribble? Here's how to make sense of all of Tokyo's World Cup watch parties, streaming options and more.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Nov 21, 2022
Samurai Blue have chance to win over hearts of Japanese fans again at World Cup
Japan's rise on the global stage has come as more fans feel disconnected from a squad of stars who mostly play abroad.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 21, 2022
Japan must brave challenging climb to reach lofty ambitions at World Cup
Japan has set its sights on the quarterfinals in Qatar but may need to go through two former champions to get there.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
High stakes for Qatar as World Cup starts
The wealthy gas producer is the smallest nation to host soccer's biggest global event, organized at a cost of $220 billion.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
Rob Page caps remarkable rise by taking Wales back to World Cup
Prior to Euro 2016, Wales' last major tournament was in 1958, when it reached the World Cup quarterfinals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
On eve of World Cup, FIFA chief says: ‘Don’t criticize Qatar; criticize me'
In an extraordinary hourlong soliloquy delivered one day before the opening game, Gianni Infantino railed against critics of the tournament's first Arab host.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
Arsene Wenger says players must not be daunted by data insights
FIFA is sharing in-depth match data, graphics and video from every World Cup match in Qatar with all participating teams as well as fans and media.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
With stadium beer ban, World Cup fans look for sip of hope
The 2022 World Cup is the first edition of the tournament held in a conservative Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, the consumption of which is banned in public.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022
France rocked as Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup
France's hope of successfully defending the World Cup was dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh.

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