World Cup 2022: Morocco sink dated Belgium for just third-ever tournament win
Morocco's supporters raised the roof at Al Thumama Stadium after their team caused another huge World Cup upset in Qatar with a 2-0 victory over Belgium.
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Morocco switch goalkeepers before kick off v Belgium
DOHA : Morocco made a mystery switch of goalkeepers at the last moment before kickoff in their World Cup Group F game against Belgium as Munir El Kajoui came on to replace Yassine Bounou.
No joy for Japan as they slump to defeat by Costa Rica
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: They had left it late to shock fancied Germany but it was Japan who were given a taste of their own medicine on Sunday (Nov 27).
Germany fighting for survival as Spain, Japan eye last 16
DOHA: Germany face a fight for World Cup survival on Sunday in a must-win clash with Spain as Japan and Belgium look to seal their place in the last 16. For the second World Cup running, Germany will suffer a humiliating exit in the group phase if they lose their Group E clash with in-form Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Belgium v Morocco teams
DOHA : Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku was again left out of the starting line-up as he recovers from a hamstring injury but coach Roberto Martinez made three changes to his side for the World Cup Group F clash with Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday.
Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ past best, admits Hazard
DOHA: Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium’s best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar. Belgium, who finished third at the tournament in Russia in 2018, are still ranked second in the world but many of the much-vaunted “Golden Generation” are now in their 30s. “To be fair I think we had a better chance to win four years go,” admitted 31-year-old Hazard, speaking on the eve of Sunday’s match against Morocco.
Qatar World Cup: Germany face crunch match against Spain; Belgium and Croatia also in action
Sunday sees a clash of two World Cup titans when Spain take on Germany, in a match that could send the Germans home from the tournament early should they suffer another defeat.
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 8
It's the second round of games in Groups E and F, with Japan looking to build on their fabulous win over Germany, who themselves know that a defeat to Spain will see them make a group-stage exit at a successive World Cup.