World Cup warm-up defeat a wake up call for Belgium
DOHA : Belgium’s defeat to Egypt in Friday’s World Cup warm-up international was a wakeup call before the tournament, said coach Roberto Martinez.
Kuwait Sport News
Belgium beaten in final World Cup warm-up
KUWAIT CITY : Belgium were beaten 2-1 by Egypt in a friendly international on Friday in a sobering defeat that belied their status as one of the fancied teams for the World Cup in Qatar.
Costa Rica's refusal to play friendly led to cancellation, says Iraq FA
Costa Rica's last World Cup warm-up friendly against Iraq in Basra was called off after the Central American side refused to play the match following a logistics dispute, the Iraqi FA (IFA) said.
Costa Rica squad being flown to Iraq after immigration issues - INA
Costa Rica's squad will be flown to Iraq ahead of a warm-up friendly between the two countries ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, Iraq's state news agency INA said on Thursday.
Openda's rapid rise could be tonic to Lukaku injury concerns
Lois Openda is a relative newcomer to the Belgium squad after debuting in June but after impressive form in Ligue 1 this season, the Lens striker could play a greater role at the World Cup than he might have imagined a few months ago.
Axed Denayer to train with Belgium squad in Kuwait
Belgium have added centre back Jason Denayer to their training camp in Kuwait on Wednesday, with officials confirmed the player is with the team as cover ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Tunisia reveal Qatar 2022 Squad
Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri named his World Cup squad on Monday, with attackers Wahbi Khazri and Youssef Msakni leading the charge to reach the knock-out stages for the first time.