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Dec 2022
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World Cup 2022: Episode 18 - The Busines...

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Matt Dickinson in Qatar.


What has Qatar 2022 been like for our journalists so far? Has the lack of alcohol and location made the event feel safer? (00:00)


We discuss our best moments on the pitch as two teams stand out (09:52)


Morocco take on Portugal after beating Spain. Do they have what it takes to make the World Cup semi finals? (20:05)


Croatia are tournament specialists, so can you really write them off against Brazil? (29:20)


Should England change anything going into the France game and what would winning mean for Gareth Southgate’s legacy? (33:03)


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