Soccer High stakes for Qatar as World Cup starts
Source: Reuters
DOHA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday in a high-stakes event for the tiny nation which has faced a barrage of criticism and staked its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament, the first held in the Middle East.The opening ceremony in a tent-shaped stadium will be held at 1440 GMT, ahead of the first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador.Few details were available on heads of…
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