Of the eight previous World Cups held on the American continent, seven have been won by a South American team. There was a European winner in Brazil in 2014, when Germany edged Argentina in the final.

Poor outings at the Russia and Qatar World Cups started to fade from memory, though, as De la Fuente’s side beat Italy and Croatia to win the 2023 Nations League.

But Deschamps has a history of pragmatism in such matters, leading France to triumph at the 2018 World Cup, and to the final in 2022, after campaigns that were also hit by selection worries.

Poor outings at the Russia and Qatar World Cups started to fade from memory, though, as De la Fuente’s side beat Italy and Croatia to win the 2023 Nations League.

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France and Qatar have been allies since the latter declared its independence in 1971 with the termination of British rule. The two nations signed a defence pact in 1994.

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As Art Basel opens its arms to new collectors in Doha, some critics will not look past the nation’s legacy of deadly conditions for migrant laborers.

Four years after it hosted the World Cup, Doha will welcome the world’s galleries and collectors at the first Art Basel Qatar, set to open in February 2026 at M7, a cultural center in the center ...

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Lucas will also tour 2022 World Cup facilities in Qatar and Aspire Zone to exchange ideas on security, transportation, fan experiences and legacy projects, his office stated.. He will be ...