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World Cup 2022 special

The tournament many thought was impossible is here. FT writers have got it covered, on and off the pitch

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Boycotting the Qatar World Cup? FT readers respond
Many of you sent us your thoughts — here is a selection of your strongest contributions
The ethical case for watching this possibly unethical World Cup
Many activists, NGOs and trade unions believe Qatar 2022 can be used to shine a light on myriad human rights abuses
Why middle-aged Messi and Modrić are still the world’s best
The most talented players heading to this tournament are in their mid-to-late 30s. What’s going on?
‘The lungs of Doha’: hotels are where life in Qatar really happens
Behaviour that would elsewhere result in a fine, deportation or worse is not only allowed, but often encouraged
How the unlikeliest World Cup ever came to be
Was realising the dream of the Middle East’s first World Cup worth it? Qatar is about to find out
Could France find its next football star in Brooklyn?
How a French soccer academy became a finishing school for the children of elite New Yorkers

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