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Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022. Just over a year on from Messi winning the World Cup, what sporting legacy has it left in Qatar? (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) **FILE**

Messi, World Cup have left Qatar with richer sports legacy

By James Robson - 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

Ecuador's Byron Castillo stands for the national anthem before the team's international friendly soccer match against Cape Verde, Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. FIFA has given Chile an appeal hearing on Sept. 15, 2022 to challenge Ecuador’s place at the 2022 World Cup over an alleged ineligible player. FIFA said Thursday, Sep. 1, 2022 its appeal committee has invited Byron Castillo, the Ecuador player at the center of the dispute, to be available as a witness. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Ecuador faces World Cup expulsion as player’s fake identity is revealed

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

FIFA bans Russia from World Cup qualifier

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, March 12, 2020 file photo shows a sign taped by Eintracht fans on a wall of the stadium during a Europa League round of 16, 1st leg soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Basel in Frankfurt, Germany. All Champions League and Europa League games were postponed by UEFA on Friday March 13, 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Virus outbreak tests limits of soccer’s World Cup schedule

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Michel Platini and his lawyer William Bourdon, right, answer reporters after Platini has been freed, outside the French police anti-corruption and financial crimes office in Nanterre, outside Paris, early Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Former UEFA president Michel Platini proclaimed his innocence during police questioning Tuesday following his arrest as part of a corruption probe into the vote that gave the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. (AP Photo/ Francois Mori)

Platini: “It hurts,” soccer star says of police questioning

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN and JOHN LEICESTER and PATRICK HERMANSEN - Associated Press

Police officers guard the Anti-Corruption Office of the Judicial Police headquarters in Nanterre, outside Paris,Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been arrested in relation to a corruption probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a judicial official said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

The Latest: Blatter says Paris meeting swayed vote for Qatar

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FIFA to hold human rights talks on 2022 World Cup expansion

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the official ball of the upcoming Women's Soccer World Championship as he poses for photographers during a press conference at the end of an executive committee meeting in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

AP Source: FIFA explores Kuwait, Oman as 2022 WCup co-hosts

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Qatar's Akram Afif, center, scores his side's opening goal past Switzerland's Kevin Mbabu, left, and goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo during an international friendly soccer match between Switzerland and Qatar at the Cornaredo stadium in Lugano, Switzerland, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP)

Qatar scores late to stun Switzerland 1-0 in friendly

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2018 file photo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino participates in the annual conference of the South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Infantino has asked the emir of Qatar to consider co-hosting the next World Cup with several nations that are attempting to isolate the tiny desert country in a bitter diplomatic dispute. Qatar has just eight stadiums to host 64 games over an already-congested 28-day window in 2022. Expanding the field to 48 teams would mean 80 games, requiring more stadiums. Infantino says using venues in Saudi Arabia and around the Persian Gulf “would probably be a nice message.” (AP Photo/Martin Ruggiero, File)

FIFA asks Qatar emir about World Cup share with bitter foes

By ROB HARRIS and WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino participates in the annual conference of the South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, April 12, 2018. The governing body of South American soccer has asked FIFA to expand the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. (AP Photo/Martin Ruggiero)

European leagues oppose FIFA plan for 48-team 2022 World Cup

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference after the FIFA Council Meeting, in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, March, 16, 2018. FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. The last step toward giving match officials high-tech help in Russia was agreed to on Friday by FIFA's ruling council chaired by Infantino. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

FIFA budgets $6.56BN income tied to 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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Witness says South America’s top officials were most corrupt

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

UN labor agency backs Qatar reforms on migrant worker rights

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Australia set to bid for 2023 Women’s World Cup

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A girl celebrates in the Qatari capital Doha after the tiny Gulf state was chosen to host the 2022 World Cup on Dec. 2, 2010. Qatar became the first Arab, Middle Eastern or Muslim country to be awarded the right to stage football's World Cup Nov. 30, 2010 (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)

Qatar denies wrongdoing after newspaper allegation

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Qatar reviewing World Cup stadium commitment

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FILE - In this Saturday, Feb 22, 2014 file photo UEFA President Michel Platini speaks during a press conference, one day prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying draw at the Acropolis Convention Centre in Nice, southeastern France. Seeking to bolster national team football amid the rampant success of club competitions, UEFA’s 54 member countries voted Thursday to create the Nations League. UEFA boosted the new event by guaranteeing it would feed into qualifying for the 2020 European Championship. It could later be incorporated into European qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. “This is a very important decision for the future of football at the level of national teams,” UEFA President Michel Platini said Thursday after the unanimous vote at European football’s annual congress.. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)

UEFA countries vote for Nations League event

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

FIFA praises Japan’s 2022 World Cup bid

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press