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Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)

There was a reversal of beer sales in stadiums. There is a time and a place for this.

There are two more sleeps before the World Cup kicks off, and you can watch it on TV.

We have a lot of great previews and reads to get you ready for the opener. You can start with our guide detailing the big stars, faves, and key games of the World Cup in 2022.

We will be bringing the latest from the tournament with us. Let's see what happens.

Features and previews of the World Cup.

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News and Notes

Do you mean beer bait and switch? The sale of alcohol around stadiums was banned as the World Cup began.

Relax, Spain fans. The players on Luis Enrique's side will be sleeping on mattress toppers in order to get a good night's sleep in order to succeed at the tournament.

Some of the World Cup's top players and teams are arriving in different ways, with some wearing fashionable clothes and fighter jets on their way to the tournament.

The best from today

Five years ago, the USMNT played Portugal in a friendly.

After failing to reach the 2018 World Cup, a key match provided the blueprint for the USMNT squad we see today.

Each World Cup team has the top player under 23 years old.

Jude Bellingham. Jamal Musiala. Ansu Fati. Remember these youngsters' names throughout the tournament.

What's on tap

The alcohol sale controversy, as well as last-minute construction at various fan parks, transport hubs and stadiums, are likely to be brought up by the reporters when Infantino addresses them.

We expect to hear from the USMNT camp. The profile of fellow rising star Giovanni Reyna, who has had a roller-coaster year due to injuries, can be found here.

Christian will talk about the Danes' hopes at the World Cup. The Manchester United player was resuscitated on the pitch after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

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Sergino Dest might not be fit for the USMNT opener against Wales.

What caught our eye

Hard feelings? Robert Lewandowski said he has no bad feelings towards Lionel Messi regarding the 2020 Ballon d'Or.

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Robert Lewandowski denied that he had any bad feelings towards Lionel Messi.

A spot in the knockout round is at stake when the two teams square off.

The World Cup in 2022, how to understand it.

The big read

Is the World Cup all about sportswashing or is there more to it? Experts were asked about the motives behind the decision.

Your best bets

You can take a look at the lines of the next day's action, but if you want to bet on soccer matches, you need to know the odds, options and futures.