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Nov 2022
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Qatar World Cup underway at last

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After the long build up, the FIFA Football World Cup is finally here, getting underway with a spectacular opening ceremony - with some surprises. The first match followed the ceremony, with Ecuador taking on host nation Qatar, playing their first ever World Cup game. 
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