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The host nation has been pilloried for its human rights record, its treatment of its LGBTQ minorities (homosexuality is illegal in Qatar), its treatment of migrant labourers and even its hydro-carbon fuelled prosperity.
All Germany players took part in the gesture in front of dozens of photographers on the pitch ahead of kick-off, after FIFA had threatened seven European teams with sanctions if they wore the armband symbolising diversity and tolerance.
Opening show featured three camels, actor Morgan Freeman and a performance of a new tournament song called Dreamers featuring singer Jungkook of K-pop boy band BTS, alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi.
Gianni Infantino launched a one-hour tirade on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar.
Budweiser will sell its non-alcoholic beer throughout the stadium precincts.
In a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai, Colombia defender Ana Mara Guzmn Zapata scored an own goal in the 82nd minute.
When supporters of the losing home team invaded the pitch in East Java province on Saturday night to express their frustration, officers fired tear gas in an attempt to control the situation, triggering a stampede.
The call comes as protests continued in several cities across Iran on Thursday against the death of young woman in police custody.
Hosts Qatar will now make their World Cup debut against Ecuador at 1900 local time after an opening ceremony at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium on November 20.
The World Cup is set to open on Nov. 21, a Monday, with the Netherlands facing Senegal at 1 p.m. local time in Doha.