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Are the World Cup 2022 stadiums air-conditioned?

By Sean Cole Published

Qatar promised to deliver air-conditioned stadiums as part of their bid to host the tournament

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World Cup 2022 squads
Every World Cup 2022 squad: All the teams previewed

By Conor Pope Published

SQUADS Who is in each country's World Cup 2022 squads? We take a look at all the teams lining up for the tournament in Qatar

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Referee Wilton Sampaio consulting a video replay at the Arab Cup in Qatar
Where is the VAR based at the World Cup?

By Sean Cole Published

VAR VAR made its controversial debut at the last tournament in Russia

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A huge version of the trophy at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
VAR drama, political statements and empty seats: Five big takeaways from the opening day of the World Cup

By Ben Hayward Last updated

Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the World Cup's opening match on Sunday. Here, a look at some of the talking points from day one

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World Cup 2022: Ecuador fan goes viral for taunting Qatar with 'bribery' gestures
World Cup 2022: Ecuador fan goes viral for taunting Qatar with 'bribery' gestures

By Mark White Published

Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in World Cup 2022's opener – but one South American found himself in an altercation with home fans

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World Cup 2022: Ecuador supporters chant "We want beer" in the stands against Qatar: Ecuador fans show their support during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.
World Cup 2022: Ecuador supporters chant "We want beer" in the stands against Qatar

By Mark White Published

World Cup 2022 has an alcohol ban – much to the disgust of Ecuador

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'Absurd': Gary Lineker and BBC pundits baffled by VAR decision during Ecuador vs Qatar at World Cup 2022
'Absurd': Gary Lineker and BBC pundits baffled by VAR decision during Ecuador vs Qatar at World Cup 2022

By Mark White Published

Ecuador vs Qatar at World Cup 2022 began with a VAR controversy, with Enner Valencia's opening header ruled out for a strange offside

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Ecuador players celebrate after Enner Valencia scored the opening goal (a penalty) against Qatar in the first game of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on 20 November, 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar
World Cup 2022: Ecuador open scoring with penalty after goal disallowed by VAR

By Tom Hancock Published

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia became his country's record scorer at World Cups as he put them ahead against hosts Qatar

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World Cup 2022
World Cup 2022: Fans react to the bizarre offside given against Ecuador in the World Cup opener against Qatar

By Mark White Published

World Cup 2022 opens in controversy, as Ecuador see their opener cancelled out for an offside

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Ecuador's opening goal of World Cup 2022
World Cup 2022: Why was Ecuador's opening goal of the tournament ruled out?

By Mark White Published

Ecuador thought they had scored the first goal of World Cup 2022 – only for it to be chalked off by the seven-strong VAR team

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