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Morocco line-up during the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Portugal in Doha, Qatar.
Europe

What’s it worth to crush it at the World Cup?

Success in sports ≠ success in politics, but it does boost a national brand. Just ask Morocco.

A sculpture of the World Cup trophy is pictured in front of Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
News

Will politics or soccer win Qatar's World Cup?

The 2022 tournament has so far grabbed more headlines over human rights and corruption. But the focus will change once the ball gets rolling.

The logo of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project is seen at a rolling plant in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Economy

What We're Watching: Russian gas pipeline problems, China's economic slump, the other mobilization

Did someone blow up the Nord Stream pipelines? Also, China turns from Asia’s economic leader to laggard, and Qatar drafts civilians as security guards for the World Cup