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Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win over much-changed France

DOHA: French-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to reach the last 16. France coach Didier Deschamps, whose team were already through to the knockouts, made nine changes but they were a shadow of their usual selves and Khazri punished them in the 58th minute at Education City Stadium. Tunisia then had to hold on for the victory as an Antoine Griezmann goal in stoppage time was disallowed following a VAR review.

Poland v Argentina teams

DOHA : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group C match between Poland and Argentina on Wednesday.

Iran eliminated from World Cup after narrow defeat by the US

DOHA: There always is a tipping point.

Pulisic ‘day-to-day’ after Iran World Cup injury: US Soccer

DOHA: Christian Pulisic suffered a “pelvic contusion” during the USA’s World Cup victory over Iran but has vowed to be fit for his team’s last 16 clash with the Netherlands. A US Soccer spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that the Chelsea forward, who was injured while scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win over Iran, was regarded as “day-to-day” fitness-wise. “USMNT forward Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a pelvic contusion and his status is day-to-day,” US Soccer said.

History-chasing Morocco want 'no regrets', says coach

Doha, Nov 30, 2022 (AFP) -Morocco coach Walid Regragui wants "no regrets" after facing Canada on Thursday, with his team aiming for qualification to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 1986.

'We need to have fun' - Luis Enrique says streaming part of Spain's relaxed vibe

DOHA : Spain manager Luis Enrique says his daily streaming sessions to Spain fans during the World Cup are part of efforts to keep a fun vibe in his team's camp, and he brushed off talk of having strict rules for his players in Qatar.

Japan coach urges players to believe in themselves in Spain clash

DOHA : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says that European football is the global gold standard but he has urged his players to believe in themselves when they take on Spain in their final Group E match at the World Cup.

John Herdman wants to remain as Canada coach through 2026

DOHA: John Herdman wants to remain as Canada’s coach through the 2026 World Cup in North America after leading the nation to their return to soccer’s top tournament. “Eleven years of work in this country and I’ve been pioneering for a long period of time, and you’ll not find anyone as passionate as I am about this program or about these players or about this staff,” Herdman said Wednesday. “You’ll not find one as passionate who wants to take the country to that next level.

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Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win over much-changed France

Poland v Argentina teams

Iran eliminated from World Cup after narrow defeat by the US

Pulisic ‘day-to-day’ after Iran World Cup injury: US Soccer

History-chasing Morocco want 'no regrets', says coach

'We need to have fun' - Luis Enrique says streaming part of Spain's relaxed vibe

Japan coach urges players to believe in themselves in Spain clash

John Herdman wants to remain as Canada coach through 2026