The key statistics from the World Cup group stage
The 16 qualifiers are now decided after a dramatic World Cup group stage.
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Stats suggest Qatar is a World Cup of shocks
The World Cup group stage has thrown up its fair share of surprises in 2022.
Japan's smash and grab raiders come up against Croatian class
DOHA : Japan's sensational smash-and-grab raids at the World Cup have already seen off Germany and Spain, but in the last 16 on Tuesday they come up against a Croatia side who might just be a little too streetwise for a mugging.
With late goal, South Korea shocks Portugal
South Korea’s players celebrate at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between South Korea and Portugal at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 2, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Best still to come from World Cup favourites after shocks galore
Brazil’s teammates celebrate at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 2, 2022. – Brazil’s is qualified for the round of 16 even after loosing against Cameroon 0 – 1. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Cameroon first African team to taste victory against Brazil at a World Cup
AP LUSAIL, Qatar: Cameroon coach Rigobert Song came full circle on a memorable and bittersweet night for African soccer.
Cameroon beat Brazil 1-0 in final group game at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar: Vincent Aboubakar scored with a header two minutes into stoppage time in Cameroon’s 1-0 win over Brazil at the World Cup on Friday, a result that still allowed the five-time champions to win the group and eliminated the Africans. Aboubakar was then sent off with a second yellow card for taking off his shirt during his celebration.
Switzerland beat Serbia 3-2 to reach last 16 of World Cup
DOHA: Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third tournament in a row after a 3-2 win over Serbia on Friday. Remo Freuler scored the winning goal just after halftime as the Swiss secured second place in Group G.