World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6
The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup.
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Ecuador federation asks fans to avoid offensive chants
DOHA : Ecuador's football federation urged its fans on Thursday to clean up their act after football's governing body FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings for homophobic slurs during the South Americans' opening World Cup game against Qatar.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 1
There's been so much to enjoy in the Qatar World Cup opening week. All eight beautiful stadiums were in use for the first time. We've seen an array of the world's best players take to the pitch. We've seen wonderful goals, shock results and a brilliant opening ceremony.
Qatar v Senegal World Cup 2022: kickoff time, venue, stats and odds
DOHA : Qatar play Senegal in the World Cup in Doha on Friday.
Time to focus on World Cup says Van Gaal
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : It's time to put the 'OneLove' debate and other controversies aside and focus on the World Cup, Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal said on Thursday as his team prepared to meet Ecuador in a contest that could decide top spot in Group A.
Van Gaal hints Depay could start for Netherlands against Ecuador
Netherlands’ forward #10 Memphis Depay (R) fights for the ball with Senegal’s defender #21 Youssouf Sabaly during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Senegal and the Netherlands at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)
Hopes of World Cup progress look brighter for Arab nations
DUBAI: It may be painful but let’s look back to the first round of games for Arab countries at the 2018 World Cup. Saudi Arabia were thrashed 5-0 by hosts Russia in the tournament’s opening game in Moscow. Then came Tunisia and Morocco, and it is hard to say whether their first defeats were more heartbreaking or less.
Ecuador sweat on Valencia's fitness ahead of Netherlands clash
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Ecuador are awaiting further tests on veteran striker Enner Valencia before deciding whether he is fit enough to start against the Netherlands in Friday's clash of the Group A joint leaders, coach Gustavo Alfaro said.