World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 9
The last round of the second glut of group fixtures finishes today. This will be the last day with a 10am fixture.
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After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes World Cup glory
DOHA: Another game, another personal milestone. For all the turmoil that has surrounded Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of what is likely to be his final World Cup, the Portugal great is still making his mark.
Morocco claim finest result in their history to beat Belgium
DOHA: Belgium are the second best team in the world, according to FIFA, but they were definitely second best to Morocco on Sunday.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup as Ghana coach slams FIFA
Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament.
Saudi Arabia’s Yasser Al-Shahrani undergoes second surgery following injury
RIYADH: Saudi national team player Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful facial surgery on Sunday in accordance with his medical plan after he was injured on Tuesday.
Belgium slip to shock World Cup defeat by Morocco
DOHA: Morocco jeopardized Belgium’s World Cup hopes as Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal’s late goals secured a surprise 2-0 triumph in Doha on Sunday. Belgium, third in Russia four years ago, could have qualified for the last 16 with victory but instead produced another insipid display after their fortunate opening win over Canada. Substitute Sabiri was the hero thanks to a 73rd-minute free-kick which Thibaut Courtois allowed to bounce in at his near post, before Aboukhlal grabbed a second in stoppage time.
Uruguay wary of Portugal but hope to repeat 2018 feat
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Uruguay want an improved performance against Portugal in their second game of the World Cup and would love to repeat their win over the Europeans at the 2018 tournament, coach Diego Alonso said on Sunday.
Portugal's Santos crossing his fingers as injury worries mount
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he hoped central defender Danilo Pereira would not be sidelined with injury for long and there were also fitness concerns about midfielder Otavio ahead of Monday's World Cup match against Uruguay.