The U.S. begins its World Cup action against Wales
Monday's game is a bit of redemption for the U.S. men's soccer team which failed to qualify for the tournament four years ago.
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Welsh fans are ecstatic over the team's first World Cup match in more than 6 decades
The national soccer team of Wales last saw action at the men's World Cup in 1958. The team's opening match against the U.S. on Monday means a lot to Welsh identity and longtime fans.
Qatar, host of the World Cup, loses its first match to Ecuador 2-0
Qatar fans began to leave early as their team was losing to Ecuador. A small group of Ecuadorian fans began to chant "we want beer." Qatari officials last week reversed course and banned beer sales.
News brief: Colorado Springs shooting, climate summit ends, World Cup begins
Police investigate motive in Colorado LGBTQ club shooting. COP27 closes with one deal to help developing countries but fails to reach one on limiting emissions. Team USA seeks redemption in World Cup.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all
Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.
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.
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.