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Nov 2022
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World Cup 2022: Episode 1 - Qatar Fail T...

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar and is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London.


Qatar lost 2-0 to Ecuador in the opening game - but only two thirds of the stadium were there to see the final whistle. Will this be a problem going forward? (00:00)


Gianni Infantino gave one of the most bizarre speeches the day before the World Cup started - did any of it make sense? (21:10)


England and Wales being their campaign today - what will the England team look like and how can Wales get past the USA? (34:07)


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