Lewandowski celebrates ‘happy defeat’ as Poland go through to next round
DOHA: Robert Lewandowski left the field with a huge smile on his face after blowing kisses to fans and hugging teammates.
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Maradona would be ‘super happy,’ says Messi
DOHA: Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be “super happy” after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland.
Martino's Mexico reign ends after World Cup group stage exit
LUSAIL, Qatar : Mexico coach Tata Martino accepted full responsibility for their World Cup group stage exit and said he will not extend his contract with the federation (FMF) after they agonisingly missed out on the last 16 on goal difference.
Green Falcons depart the World Cup with bittersweet memories of Lusail Stadium
DOHA: Saudi Arabia will leave this World Cup having developed a love-hate relationship with Lusail Stadium. This striking architectural masterpiece is where their World Cup sprang to life in sensational fashion with that stunning win over Argentina in their opening game, which will be remembered for generations.
Mexico beat Saudi Arabia but miss out on last 16
LUSAIL, Qatar: Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Group C on Wednesday (Nov 30) but fell agonisingly short of reaching the last 16 on goal difference.
Saudi Arabia coach Renard makes changes for Mexico game
LUSAIL, Qatar: Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard made tactical changes to his lineup to face Mexico in their final Group C game on Wednesday as they bid to qualify for the World Cup last 16.
Saudi Arabia v Mexico teams
LUSAIL, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia ‘will keep focused and fighting,’ Coach Renard says
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s soccer players will remain focused and keep fighting until the World Cup’s last moments, their head coach said on Saturday after the team’s 2-0 loss to Poland. “I am proud of my players and football is a team sport in which there is success and failure,” Herve Renard told a press conference. “The most important thing is that we have one match (left) and we must remain focused.” After an epic win against Argentina in their opening game, the Green Falcons failed to soar to the same heights against Robert Lewandowski and his Polish teammates at the Education City Stadium in Qatar and so remain on three points in Group C.