The tournament has united the Arab world, but the exploitation of migrant workers and exclusion of others have muddied the pitch and made a beautiful game garish

Winning penalty shootout, Morocco is the only national team outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight of the tournament; players celebrate with Palestinian flag

Visitors from around the globe draw praise and scorn, as many wear revamped versions of traditional Gulf headdresses and thobes, and others try their luck with armor and rainbows

Tensions from the Balkans seep onto the field during group stage match as flare-ups erupt between players and fans taunt opposing team

Doha, a key supporter of the Strip, urges terror group to maintain calm with Israel through the end of the tournament, report says

Upset marks 1st time in tournament history an African nation defeats the Brazilians, who had not lost in group stage for 24 years

4-time champions exit after group stage for the 2nd time in a row; Japanese secure 2-1 come from behind win; Belgium sent home after embarrassing campaign and only 1 goal

Squad's 2-1 victory feted in Gaza and Cairo, as jubilant Moroccans, Qataris, Saudis, Palestinians and others stream through Doha to celebrate

Poland and France move on despite losses; Mexico booted, despite edging out Saudi Arabia; Tunisia's surprise win not enough for them to advance either; Denmark loss ends its bid

Activists say Mehran Samak fatally shot after honking his car horn; outpouring of joy over defeat especially pronounced in cradle of ongoing anti-government protests