Asian teams and the World Cup last 16: Tough ask for Japan and Korea, but Iran, Saudi Arabia stand a chance
Five of the six Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams at the 2022 World Cup remain in the running to make it to the knockout stages.
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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.
FIFA World Cup 2022: What Argentina and Germany need to do to qualify for Round of 16
This time, in Qatar, the two former champions find themselves still waiting to qualify for the Round of 16, with just one round of matches left to play. While Argentina, thanks to a 2-0 win vs Mexico, managed to get their campaign back on track, despite a big stutter in their opening game, four time champions Germany are struggling big time. Dieter Flick's team are currently in the last spot in Group E, behind Spain, Japan and Costa Rica.
Realistic Germany hope win over Costa Rica will be good enough
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Germany are not eyeing any high score in their final World Cup Group E match against Costa Rica on Thursday but are just hoping a simple win will be enough to carry them into the next round.
Only victory will do for wounded Germany against Costa Rica
DOHA : Wounded Germany will have their backs to the wall when they take on Costa Rica in their final World Cup Group E match on Thursday and know they must bag their first win of the tournament, preferably by a large margin, to have any chances of advancing.
World Cup 2022: schedule, teams, venues and final
Here's what you need to know about the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in Qatar:
Spain's good run at the World Cup down to Xavi's influence, says Laporta
Spain's winning form at the World Cup has a lot to do with the work Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has done with the players who are on duty with the national team, club president Joan Laporta said on Monday (Nov 28).
Draw against Spain could be the spark we need for World Cup, says Germany coach
AL KHOR, Qatar: Germany's late equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Spain in the World Cup on Sunday (Nov 27) could turn out to be the spark they need to qualify for the knockout stage and turn things around in the tournament, coach Hansi Flick said.