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Although highly critical of the rulers in Tehran, they still proudly projected their Iranian heritage.

The WAGs are not immune to the regulations that are being enforced in the conservative Muslim nation.

Major sponsor Budweiser is expected to take action over the breach of contract.

Reports circulated ahead of the match saying that Ecuadorian players were paid millions to sabotage their match against the host nation.

England, who meet Iran in Group B, will be desperate to start strongly as they target an end to their decades-long trophy drought after two near misses in recent years.

Long before the final whistle at the spectacular Bedouin tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, the host nation's fans among the 67,372 crowd had started heading for the exits.

Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Sunday an hour before the kick off of the opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador after organisers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct.

Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights.

The announcement came during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's press conference.

Rumours have been circulating that Qatar paid fake fans from Pakistan to don various national team colours and fill World Cup stadiums.

Qatar went back on the agreement which allowed them to secure hosting rights in the first place.

Alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar's World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Friday, a last minute reversal which raised questions among some supporters about the host country's ability to deliver on promises to fans.

Some offences are punishable by the death penalty so visitors are urged to be very careful.

A Danish TV crew was threatened by local officials while they were filming a World Cup preview segment earlier this week.

It was earlier reported that the Colombian will perform alongside the Black Eyed Peas and BTS member Jung Kook.

England and the Netherlands will be the first World Cup heavyweights to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday as FIFA President Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.

The host nation is on high alert after it was revealed that members of the terrorist organisation are planning attacks targeting the event.

Even in oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which has the Arab world's largest economy and shares a land border with Qatar, fans said the costs were prohibitive.

The players are open about their relationship in the dressing room, but have yet to go completely public.

Former Qatar international Khalid Salman is under fire for his controversial comments against the LGBTQ+ community.

Qatar laws that condemn homosexuality at risk of imprisonment or even the death penalty.

Fans have been warned against provoking local authorities in the strict Muslim state.

The host country is known to follow strict rules based on Islamic law and tradition.

The host country is being criticised over human rights concerns including strict laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

Gay couples heading to Qatar to witness the Football World Cup in November should not expect to be able to kiss in the streets.

The former England captain is one of the ambassadors for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Qatar on Tuesday in the hope of generating trade and investment for his cash-strapped country, his office and aides said.

Chad's transitional authorities and rebel groups signed a peace agreement in Doha on Monday ahead of a broad national reconciliation dialogue to take place later this month.

The situation has placed the club's pre-season tour of the US in jeopardy

Iran said on Wednesday it sought a strong and lasting nuclear agreement with world powers following talks with U.S.