VANCOUVER, June 18 : The fan movement that gave Qatar a sea of maroon at the World Cup began with an uncomfortable conclusion: four years ago, the host nation had failed to make enough noise at its own tournament.When Qatar opened their World Cup campaign against Switzerland on Saturday, thousands of supporte

Canada takes on Qatar in Group B action in Vancouver on Thursday.

Qatar sponsors 1,000 fans for an all-expenses-paid trip to the World Cup, creating a vibrant support atmosphere.