Despite agonising exit, Ecuador's 'kids' came of age at World Cup
DOHA : Ecuador's young team in Qatar will forever rue the few centimetres that came between them and World Cup history.
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Belgium hold players’ meeting after poor start to World Cup
DOHA: Belgium’s squad held a meeting where players aired their “honest” views about how the team can salvage their World Cup campaign, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Tuesday. Belgium arrived in Qatar as the No. 2-ranked team and one of the tournament favorites, but were unconvincing in a 1-0 win over Canada before losing to Morocco 2-0 on Sunday.
Sandro joins Brazil injured list, to miss Cameroon match
DOHA : Brazil defender Alex Sandro will miss their last World Cup Group G match against Cameroon on Friday with a hip injury suffered in the 1-0 win over Switzerland, the Brazilian FA said on Tuesday.
Spain stalwarts learn from younger generation too, says Koke
DOHA : Spain's experienced players support youngsters like Pedri and Gavi in dealing with the pressure of their first World Cup but also learn from them, midfielder Koke said, as they bid to seal their last-16 spot against Japan on Thursday.
Stability delivering success for once trigger-happy Saudis
DOHA : Patience has rarely been a characteristic associated with football in Saudi Arabia, where 18 coaches from 10 different countries have led the national team in the last 22 years.
Senegal captain wears special armband in Diop's memory
DOHA: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly wore a special armband in memory of former international Papa Bouba Diop, who died exactly two years ago, in his team's decisive Group A game against Ecuador at the World Cup on Tuesday.
Ecuador's Valencia fit, Senegal bring in Ciss
DOHA : Ecuador's veteran striker Enner Valencia has recovered sufficiently from a knee strain to make it into Gustavo Alfaro's starting lineup on Tuesday against Senegal in a boost to the South Americans' chances of qualifying from World Cup Group A.
Mexico face early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia
DOHA: Mexico are going to have to suddenly find goals — and perhaps even several of them — to extend their knockout-round streak at the World Cup. Mexico have reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups, tied for the longest current streak with Brazil. But in Qatar, El Tri sit at the bottom of Group C ahead of a must-win match against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium.