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Germany's head coach Hansi Flick attends a news conference on the eve of the group E World Cup soccer match between Germany and Spain, in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Germany will play the second match against Spain on Sunday, Nov. 27. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

FIFA charges Germany for no player at news conference

Associated Press

England's Jude Bellingham, centre, scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

World Cup analysts cite more goals from crosses, penalties

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Fans wave the Palestinian flag and cheer prior the World Cup, group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

By Isabel Debre - Associated Press

Wales fans cheer ahead the World Cup, group B soccer match between the United States and Wales, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

FIFA tells Wales that fans can wear rainbow hats in stadiums

Associated Press

Players from Germany pose for the team photo as they cover their mouth during the World Cup group E soccer match between Germany and Japan, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest

By Ciaran Fahey - Associated Press

Belgium forward Eden Hazard (10) plays the ball as Canada defender Alistair Johnston (2) defends during first half Group F World Cup soccer action at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

American media’s embarrassingly self righteous coverage of the World Cup

By Tim Constantine

Belgium Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, wearing a &quot;One Love&quot; armband, talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, on the tribune during the World Cup group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Belgium politician wears ‘One Love’ armband at World Cup

Associated Press

England's Harry Kane wears a rainbow armband as he takes the knee prior to the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in England. The captains of seven European nations will not wear anti-discrimination armbands in World Cup games after threats from FIFA to show yellow cards to the players. The seven soccer federations say &quot;we can’t put our players in a position where they could face sporting sanctions.” (Justin Tallis, Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

World Cup teams nix armbands that were seen as snub to Qatar

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

England's Harry Kane wears a rainbow armband as he takes the knee prior to the Euro 2020 soccer championship round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium in England. The captains of seven European nations will not wear anti-discrimination armbands in World Cup games after threats from FIFA to show yellow cards to the players. The seven soccer federations say &quot;we can’t put our players in a position where they could face sporting sanctions.” (Justin Tallis, Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

World Cup team captains ditch ‘OneLove’ armbands after penalty threat

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Despite scolding, politics finds its way into World Cup kickoff

By David R. Sands, Hunter Roberts and Kyle Lutz - The Washington Times

In this July 11, 2018 photo, a man drinks a beer in a Budweiser pavilion in front of the Lenin statue and the Luzhniki Stadium as fans arrive for the semifinal match between Croatia and England, during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia. The sale of all beer with alcohol at the eight World Cup stadiums in Qatar has been banned. The decision comes only two days before the soccer tournament is set to start. Non-alcoholic beer will still be available for fans at the 64 matches. FIFA says the decision was made &quot;following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA.&quot; (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

FIFA head says fans ‘will survive’ without beer at World Cup

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

In this Thursday, March 5, 2015, file photo, Budweiser beer cans are seen at a concession stand at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla. World Cup organizers reportedly have made another late change in alcohol policy only two days before games start in Qatar by banning beer sales at the eight soccer stadiums in and around Doha. Media reports say Qatari authorities are pressing FIFA to ban all sales of long-time World Cup beer sponsor Budweiser at the eight venues. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Sale of beer with alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

People gather around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Final preparations are being made for the soccer World Cup which starts on Nov. 20 when Qatar face Ecuador. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

World Cup money, drama and fans focus a white-hot global spotlight on Qatar

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

United States' Megan Rapinoe lifts up the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, in July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File) **FILE**

World Cup prize money disparity is an obstacle to Equal Pay

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

FILE - Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the World Cup organizing committee talks during an interview with The Associated Press in Doha, Qatar, on March 31, 2022. A long-standing whistleblower allegation of cash offers to voters during Qatar’s winning bid to host the World Cup was aired and denied again in a Netflix documentary released Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File)

Qatar again denies claim of cash offers to World Cup voters

Associated Press

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is surrounded by the media as he leaves the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Blatter said on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, that picking Qatar to host the World Cup was a mistake 12 years ago. (Alessandro Crinari/Keystone via AP, File) **FILE**

Sepp Blatter says picking Qatar as World Cup host was a ‘mistake’

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 8, 2019, file photo, United States' Sergino Dest, left, and Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata challenge for the ball during a quarterfinal soccer match at the U20 World Cup in Gdynia, Poland. Sergiño Dest is set to become the first American to play for AC Milan in Serie A after the Italian champion signed the defender on loan from Barcelona on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, shortly before the transfer window shut. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)

Qatar World Cup organizers finalize policy on when and where beer can be sold

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Branding is displayed near the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, in Doha, Qatar, March 31, 2022. Qatar recently arrested at least 60 workers who protested going months without pay and deported some of them, an advocacy group said, just three months before Doha hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The move comes as Qatar faces intense international scrutiny over its labor practices ahead of the tournament. The workers' protest on Aug. 14 — and Qatar's reaction to it — could further fuel the concern. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, File) **FILE**

Qatar detains workers protesting late pay before World Cup

By Malak Harb - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and the Czech Republic, at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

FIFA to use new high-tech for offside calls at World Cup

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Children from the Massapequa youth soccer team wait for an announcement of host cities, at a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city selection watch party at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press