2022 World Cup

• Argentina fans in Toronto delighted over thrilling World Cup win against France

  At Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood, fans in a packed tent screamed and jumped up when Argentina took the title, hugging each other and waving flags.

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  Dec 18, 2022
  
• ‘Huge blemish’ on FIFA as LGBTQ rights concerns swirl at Qatar World Cup: Hall of Famer 

  The tournament, which kicked off Sunday and runs until Dec. 18, has faced a swirl of concerns about LGBTQ and other human rights issues.

  Sports

  Nov 24, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan soccer fans gearing up to watch Team Canada play in the FIFA World Cup

  For the first time since 1986, the Canadian men's soccer team is competing in the FIFA World Cup tournament, and one Regina resident is heading to Qatar to watch in person.

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  Nov 21, 2022
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• FIFA World Cup: ‘Disappointing’ Ottawa sent delegates to Qatar, LGBTQ2 group says

  International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan and MP Stephen Ellis are in the Arab nation until Wednesday for the FIFA World Cup.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2022
• FIFA World Cup: Canadian interest in Qatar tournament low, poll suggests

  Right now, 63 per cent of 1,005 Canadians Ipsos surveyed exclusively for Global News Nov. 11-15 said they couldn’t care less about the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
• Toronto mayor pushes for earlier alcohol sales during World Cup

  Mayor John Tory says he wants to allow Toronto establishments to sell alcohol earlier than normal during the World Cup and will bring the issue to city council next week.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• FIFA World Cup: Qatar’s hosting of tournament is ‘sportswashing’ skeptics say

  Where many people see rich nations spending money to join the global elite, other see nefarious attempts to hide undesired reputations.

  World

  Nov 16, 2022
• Iran should be ‘excluded’ from World Cup, ex FIFA president says

  Sepp Blatter, 86, had made waves this week by saying it had been a mistake to award Qatar the hosting rights to the World Cup, which begins on Nov. 20.

  World

  Nov 11, 2022
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• FIFA World Cup: Migrant workers subject to widespread abuse, report says

  Qatar's media office said authorities carried out over 3,700 inspections last month and have stepped up enforcement of labour laws, leading to a decline in violations.

  World

  Nov 10, 2022
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• Osorio looks to complete comeback, help lead Canada at World Cup in Qatar

  In recent months, the Toronto FC midfielder was sidelined by post-concussion syndrome — the result seemingly of a Xherdan Shaqiri elbow in a July 13 game against the Chicago Fire.

  Sports

  Nov 10, 2022