In pictures: Japan's stunning 2-1 victory over Germany in the Qatar World Cup
SINGAPORE: Japan notched a stunning victory in the World Cup in Qatar as they came from behind to beat four-time world champions Germany 2-1 on Wednesday (Nov 23).
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Favorites Brazil kick off World Cup bid as Ronaldo and Portugal enter fray
AFP DOHA: Favorites Brazil begin their bid to win a sixth World Cup on Thursday when they take on Serbia, while Cristiano Ronaldo will hope to put his acrimonious departure from Manchester United behind him as Portugal enter the fray against Ghana.
Coach Luis Enrique backs Spain to stay hungry after historic rout
DOHA: Luis Enrique believes Spain’s hunger will only increase after they recorded the country’s biggest ever World Cup victory in an emphatic 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica on Wednesday.
World Cup Podcast: Scintillating Spain and Germany stunned
Raf Diallo and James McMahon review Wednesday's 2022 World Cup action which saw Japan stun Germany, Spain thrash Costa Rica and Belgium escape with a narrow win over Canada who appeared to have astronaut Chris Hadfield alongside their coaching staff for the match.
Japan stuns Germany 2-1 with super subs
Presented by Jean-Emile Jammime with France 24’s team in Doha (Selina Sykes and Simon Harding) and sports journalist Ruben Slagter.
'Last time we cried in sadness, now we cry in happiness': Japanese fans banish Doha demons
DOHA: It is a memory that 34-year-old Taka Sato will never forget - seeing both his parents sobbing after a football match.
Fifa criticised for letting Qatar 'run the show' over LGBTQ+ protest threats
Fifa has faced fresh criticism for its handling of World Cup teams showing support for the LGBTQ+ community, amid claims the Qatari hosts are “running the show”.
Costa Rica coach tries to pick up pieces after hammering by Spain
DOHA : Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez said he would try to rally his shattered team after their 7-0 thrashing by Spain at the start of their World Cup campaign in Qatar on Wednesday.