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Croatia fear no team in knockout stages, says captain Modric
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Croatia will approach the World Cup knockout stages with no fear because they have the ability to make life difficult for any opponent, captain Luka Modric said on Thursday after his side sealed second place in Group F with a 0-0 draw against Belgium
Spain and Japan make five changes each for final group clash
DOHA : Spain coach Luis Enrique made five changes for his team's final World Cup Group E match against Japan on Thursday as the Reds seek to avoid a defeat to qualify for the next round, bringing in defenders Cesar Azpilicueta, Pau Torres and Alejandro Balde.
Germany opt for three man defence, Costa Rica make three changes
AL KHOR, Qatar : Germany, who need a win to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the World Cup, fielded a more attacking formation with winger Leroy Sane slipping in with fullback Thilo Kehrer for their last Group E match against Costa Rica on Thursday.
Morocco top group after condemning Canada to another defeat
An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986 by defeating the already-eliminated Canadians 2-1, mercilessly capitalising on their opponents blunders.
Stephanie Frappart becomes first female referee to officiate World Cup game
Stephanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz will become the first all-female refereeing team for a men's World Cup match as they have been named to take charge of the Costa Rica vs Germany Group E match on Thursday.
FIFA World Cup Group E Scenario: Spain, Germany Favourites But All 4 Teams In Fray
Though there wasn't an outright 'Group of Death' in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Group E was seen by many as a group that could see twists and turns. That is exactly how things have turned out so far. Japan defeated Germany 2-1 before suffering a loss at the hands of Costa Rica, the side that was beaten 7-0 by Spain. Then, Spain could only draw 1-1 against Germany.
World Cup 2022: Brazil's route to final explained
Brazil are looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here is what you need to know about their route to the final: