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On Sunday, the 2022 World Cup gets underway in Qatar. The buildup to the tournament has been shrouded in various controversies. 

The tournament was moved to November due to the region's extreme heat during June and July. And now organizers say alcohol will be mostly banned at stadiums. 

CGTN’s Dan Williams has this report.

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