Fans in Qatar and back home erupt in joy, with King Salman announcing public holiday in celebration of 2-1 win over Messi's squad, one of the biggest upsets in tournament history
At press confab with Qatari counterpart, US secretary of state says yellow card threat 'concerning,' but goes easier on hosts, saying Doha has improved laborers' rights
South American heavyweights, coming off a 36-win streak that included winning Copa America, fall 2-1 in stunner seen as one of biggest-ever in global soccer tournament
Most Iranian fans outside Doha's Khalifa stadium politely decline to speak with ToI. But some do, while one Tehran resident conveys his implied support for change with a mime
While many Arab fans refuse to share their thoughts, one Saudi tells ToI: 'For me, relations with Israel are a good thing... We need peace around the world'
Team captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh said last week that a decision on whether to sing the anthem 'has to be decided in the team' amid ongoing protests in Iran
Iran competes in the World Cup as a major women's protest movement is roiling the country; women will soon fight 'for their right to be in stadiums,' one Iranian woman says
Top US diplomat to meet with Qatari officials to discuss Iran nuclear activity - in country that shares a massive offshore natural gas field with Tehran
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva says only thing stopping Tehran from disrupting games is concern over Qatar's reaction; Iran is nearing 90% enrichment, world will be tested, he adds
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