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Reaction to Israelis in Qatar Reveals Lingering Hatred Toward Israel
Local news sites reported a common theme: Israelis are not so welcome at the World Cup.
Iranian Man Said Killed by Security Forces While Celebrating World Cup Loss to U.S.
A man was killed Tuesday night by Iranian security forces while celebrating the Islamic Republic’s defeat to the United…
Qatari Official Says Between 400 and 500 Migrant Workers Died in World Cup Projects
A Qatari official leading the country’s World Cup says that between 400 and 500 migrant workers died in…
Iranian Protesters Celebrate Iran Team’s Loss to the U.S.
As Iranian protesters are in the third month of protests against the regime in Tehran, many Iranians around…
Many Iranians Wanted U.S. Victory in World Cup Game Amid Ongoing Protests
As demonstrations against the regime in Iran hit day 75, many of the protesters hope that the U.S. men’s national…
5 Political Points to Know About the World Cup in Qatar
As the world’s best soccer teams start to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup tournament,…
U.S. Coach Apologizes for Brief Removal of Islamic Symbol from Iran’s Flag
United States coach Gregg Berhalter apologized on Monday for the furor triggered by a social media post depicting…
Iran Calls for U.S. to Be Kicked Out of 2022 World Cup After It Changes Iran flag on Social Media to Show Support for Protesters
Iran state media has called for the US to be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup after the United States…
U.S. Soccer Briefly Removed Emblem from Iran Flag to Show Support for Protesters
The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the…
How the Taliban Helped Build the Stadiums for the Qatar World Cup
The Taliban made millions from the World Cup by providing construction equipment to build stadiums in Qatar, The…