Qatar World Cup: Croatia vs Morocco; Germany vs Japan; Spain vs Costa Rica; and Belgium vs Canada
Croatia and Morocco, both of which are making their sixth World Cup appearance, will kick off Wednesday's World Cup action.
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Germany's Flick feels confident despite admiration for Japan
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Germany coach Hansi Flick praised the quality of Japanese football ahead of their World Cup Group E clash on Wednesday but is confident about his team's preparations for the tournament.
Ageing Costa Rica dreaming big at third straight World Cup: Ruiz
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz was confident the Central Americans will more than make up the numbers at their third straight World Cup and take inspiration from their historic 2014 campaign, having learnt from a disappointing outing in Russia.
World Cup winner Busquets says he can help Spain's new generation
DOHA : Spain captain Sergio Busquets said on Tuesday he was ready to channel his experience as the only remaining World Cup winner in the national team into helping his young team mates overcome their nerves at the tournament in Qatar.
Japanese apprentices out to upstage German masters
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has acknowledged the historic debt football in his country owes to Germany but says his team will be no less determined to upstage the four-times world champions at the World Cup on Wednesday.
Germany winger Sane to miss Japan game with knee injury
DOHA : Germany winger Leroy Sane has suffered a knee injury and will miss their World Cup Group E opener against Japan, the team said on Tuesday.
Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations
DOHA : The young Spain players at the heart of coach Luis Enrique's new-look side make their global debut on Wednesday when they face the experienced veterans of Costa Rica in their Qatar World Cup opening match.
‘Superman’ Valencia adds to Ecuador cult status with World Cup double
AL KHOR, Qatar :Captain Enner Valencia extended his cult status in Ecuador to wider international acclaim with a first-half double that propelled the South Americans to a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday.