Lipstick on a pig fails to conceal sheer grubbiness surrounding World Cup so far (opens original article in a new tab)

The World Cup has had mixed reactions, with emotional moments like Curaçao's goal and criticism of ads and hydration breaks, while Qatar's draw against Switzerland was both celebrated and criticized.

• Curaçao equalized against Germany, creating an emotional moment for the team and fans
• FIFA introduced hydration breaks, but critics argue it's due to player welfare concerns
• Ads during football matches have been criticized as inappropriate by some viewers
• Qatar's draw against Switzerland was seen as a historic victory but also criticized as a poor game