Road to Qatar: how Costa Rica qualified for World Cup 2022
Costa Rica became the 32nd and final country to qualify for the World Cup finals in Qatar after beating New Zealand in an inter-confederation play-off.
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Nations League: Cody Gakpo, Steven Bergwijn Star As Netherlands Beat Poland 2-0
The Netherlands beat Poland 2-0 in Warsaw on Thursday to move closer to qualification for the Nations League finals, as Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn continued their excellent starts to the season. Louis van Gaal's men maintained their three-point lead over Belgium, who edged out Wales 2-1, at the top of Group A4. They will need only a point from their last game against the Belgians in Amsterdam on Sunday to be sure of securing top spot. The Dutch appear to be in strong form ahead of their World Cup opener in Qatar against African champions Senegal on November 21, before further Group A games with the hosts and Ecuador.
World Cup 2022 Group C: Messi-inspired Argentina have eyes on the prize
The 2021 Copa America winnersArgentina will fancy their chances in Group C, and perhaps of winning the whole tournament as Lionel Messi looks to bow out of the international arena with a World Cup triumph.
Dutch see off Poland to edge closer to Nations League finals
Louis van Gaal's men maintained their three-point lead over Belgium, who edged out Wales 2-1, at the top of Group A4.
Herve Renard looks to solve World Cup selection issues as Saudi face Ecuador in friendly
A little history will be made on Friday as Saudi Arabia take on Ecuador in Spain. According to reports, Herve Renard will take charge of the national team for the 31st time, equalling the number reached by Jose Peseiro from 2009 to 2011. It is an impressive record and would have been even better had COVID-19 not hit in 2020.
World Cup 2022 Group A: Ecuador have potential to be surprise packages
For a side which wrapped up qualification with a game to spare, Ecuador’s road to Qatar World Cup 2022 has been fraught with complications.
Ireland to face Malta on day of World Cup opener
The Republic of Ireland will take on Malta in an international friendly on the same day the World Cup gets underway in Qatar.
Two Months From World Cup, Qatar Emerge From Training Lockdown
Qatar's World Cup team will emerge from four months in near-lockdown on Friday to take on Canada with most of their fans nervously watching from afar. All their games since June 2 have been behind closed doors and the Qatar Football Association has even kept sponsors away from training camps in Spain and Austria as they prepare players for a baptism of fire -- a World Cup debut on home territory -- in 60 days.