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An Ecuador supporter waves an Ecuador flag as he cheers, a day ahead of the World Cup kick off, in downtown Doha, Qatar. [AP Photo]
Qatar prepared Sunday to open the Middle East's first FIFA World Cup before global leaders and soccer fans now pouring into this energy-rich nation after being battered by a regional boycott and international criticism.
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