What to know about World Cup 2022 — and U.S. team's chances to win the championship
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Roger Bennett, founder of the Men in Blazers media network, on the soccer tournament.
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Qatar's first-ever World Cup match ends in defeat
In 92 years of soccer's biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game. The World Cup opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador.
Kyrie Irving rejoins the Nets after suspension and apologizes
He missed eight games during his suspension, which happened after he posted a link on social media to a documentary with antisemitic material.
Understanding the controversy around Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup
As the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup opens Sunday, Scott Simon talks with New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger about the corruption allegations surrounding Qatar's selection as its host country.
Saturday Sports: FIFA World Cup kicks off amid controversy in Qatar
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.
FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy
In an extraordinary opening news conference before the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the host country's decision to ban beer at stadiums and Qatar's human rights record.
World Cup 2022: How to watch the matches online and on TV
The World Cup starts with host country Qatar playing against Ecuador on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to catch the tournament's 64 matches.
Here are things World Cup fans are restricted from doing in Qatar
A FIFA boss once said, "Alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup." But that was then. A beer ban in stadiums is just one of the changes fans face in Qatar.
Qatar bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums, two days before it begins
Two days before the world's biggest sporting event gets underway, Qatar banned beer sales at World Cup stadiums. Alcohol is strictly regulated in the Muslim-majority Middle Eastern country.
Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup
FIFA's choice of Qatar to host the World Cup has long been marred by criticism over human rights abuses, the safety of migrant workers and the logistics of holding a soccer tournament in desert heat.