World Cup: Australia to play Argentina in knockouts, Mexico win but miss out on last-16
France have progressed as Group D winners despite losing 1-0 to Tunisia at the Education City stadium.
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'Biggest let down that modern football has seen': Football community reacts as Belgium head home
Belgium have been eliminated from the World Cup following their disappointing 0-0 draw to Croatia on Thursday.
Mexican federation chief rules out resigning after World Cup failure
MEXICO CITY: Mexican Football Federation president Yon De Luisa said he was not considering resigning as the pressure builds following their failure to reach the knockout stages at the World Cup for the first time since 1978.
Doha Diary: Messi and his magic through the eyes of Qatar’s migrant workers
DOHA: “Where is Messi?” questioned the gleeful Saudi Arabia fans after their team’s 2-1 stunner over Argentina.
Messi fans from Asia cheer on Argentina at World Cup
DOHA: On their way to Argentina’s decisive game against Poland, Mohit Daga and Aayush Verma approached the stadium carrying a massive painting of their heroes Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona with the World Cup trophy. Daga had spent 17 days painting it. It weighed 5 kilograms.
Mateship and grit, Australia's Qatar success has roots in qualifying
DOHA : The spirit of mateship and never-say-die attitude that Australia have ridden to the knockout stages of the World Cup was forged on a long and rocky journey through qualification, when they were often doubted but always kept their eyes on the prize.
Saudi Arabia exits World Cup with newfound confidence
LUSAIL, Qatar: From a generational-defining win over Lionel Messi and Argentina to the recent reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be on his way to play soccer in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia has caused a sensation at the World Cup. The Green Falcons have nothing to be ashamed about after being eliminated following a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Wednesday. The second-lowest ranked team in the tournament at No.
Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi
DOHA: Australia will put their bodies on the line to stop Lionel Messi and spring a surprise against Argentina in the World Cup last 16, tough-tackling Milos Degenek warned on Thursday. The defender, who made his World Cup debut in Australia’s 1-0 group win over Denmark on Wednesday, said Messi is his hero but all sentiments will be thrown aside when they meet on Saturday. “You know I have always loved Messi, I think he is the greatest to have played the game,” said the 28-year-old.