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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Group stage excels as World Cup just keeps giving - now for the serious bit
DOHA : The first World Cup hosted by an Arab nation enters its knockout phase on Saturday, but such has been the daily rollercoaster of shocks, comebacks and head-spinning group climaxes that everyone involved should perhaps lie down for a week in a dark room before carrying on.
World Cup 2022 Round of 16: qualified teams, schedule and how it works
With the World Cup knockout phase having begun, here is an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16 at the tournament in Qatar:
World Cup 2022: The Netherlands face the US while battling the flu, Argentina take on Australia
There are only two games taking place on Saturday on the first day of the knockout stage of the World Cup, and only one European team on the pitch: the Netherlands, as they take on the US.
Ghana coach confirms he is leaving job immediately
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Ghana coach Otto Addo confirmed he would be leaving after the team’s exit from the World Cup on Friday, having already said before the tournament in Qatar he would not be staying on after.
World Cup fans see double standard in stadium politics ban
DOHA : When is it and is not it acceptable to display a political banner at the World Cup in Qatar? The answer seems to depend largely on the political message, with fans criticising what they see as inconsistent enforcement of FIFA rules by the host country.
Berhalter ‘hopeful’ on Pulisic fitness for World Cup last 16
DOHA: United States coach Gregg Berhalter is “hopeful” Christian Pulisic will be fit to face the Netherlands in Saturday’s World Cup last-16 clash but striker Josh Sargent remains a fitness doubt. Chelsea star Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion following a heavy collision while scoring the winning goal in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Iran. The 24-year-old was subsequently substituted and went to hospital following the game for tests.
World Cup 2022: which teams are out of FIFA tournament?
With the World Cup in Qatar nearing its knockout phase, here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated from the tournament, which ends on Dec. 18.