- Kickoff is just hours away! Hosts Qatar will face Ecuador in the opening match at 7pm (16:00 GMT), marking the start of the first-ever World Cup held in the Middle East.
- Over a decade of preparation has led to this point, with fans watching a spectacle along Doha’s corniche late on Saturday in a city-scape transformed.
- FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has accused the West of double standards in their criticism of the tournament.
- New to the game? Check out our explainers on the basics of the beautiful game here and this year’s tournament here.
Al Jazeera
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