FIFA World Cup ignites soccer fever in Taipei as fans hit local bars

Fans have begun hitting local bars in Taipei to enjoy the FIFA World Cup on giant screens and plenty of snacks and refreshments on tap as one of the world's most watched sports event opened in Qatar to mixed reviews.

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