Commentary: With Japan and Saudi Arabia upsets at World Cup, Asian football is showing it can compete with the best
DOHA: Two consecutive days, two consecutive shocks, two of the biggest wins by Asian teams at any World Cup.
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Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing seven past Costa Rica
Spain’s forward #07 Alvaro Morata (C) celebrates scoring his team’s seventh goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Costa Rica at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Simply spectacular! Richarlison scores acrobatic volley as Brazil steamroll Serbia
A second-half brace by Richarlison, including a stunning overhead scissor kick, gave tournament favourites Brazil a 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening World Cup game at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday.
Mexico's Ochoa in high spirits ahead of Messi test
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa says he feels very motivated ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Argentina, when he will come up against the "magic" of Lionel Messi.
South Korea hold Uruguay to 0-0 draw at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Another favored team have failed to impress in the early stages of the World Cup. This time they were South Korea holding South American power Uruguay to a 0-0 draw on Thursday, a result that probably favors the Asian team. The draw at Education City Stadium was yet another early World Cup match with a surprising result.
Poland face tricky test against confident Saudi Arabia
DOHA : Contrasting moods will accompany Poland and Saudi Arabia into their World Cup Group C clash on Saturday, with all the pressure on the Poles after they started with a disappointing goalless draw while the Saudis shocked Argentina.
Hopes of World Cup progress look brighter for Arab nations
DUBAI: It may be painful but let’s look back to the first round of games for Arab countries at the 2018 World Cup. Saudi Arabia were thrashed 5-0 by hosts Russia in the tournament’s opening game in Moscow. Then came Tunisia and Morocco, and it is hard to say whether their first defeats were more heartbreaking or less.
Ecuador sweat on Valencia's fitness ahead of Netherlands clash
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Ecuador are awaiting further tests on veteran striker Enner Valencia before deciding whether he is fit enough to start against the Netherlands in Friday's clash of the Group A joint leaders, coach Gustavo Alfaro said.