Japan through to World Cup knockout stage after stunning comeback victory against Spain
DOHA: David rarely slays Goliath twice.
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Frappart ends 92-year wait for a female referee at a men's World Cup
AL KHOR, Qatar : France's Stephanie Frappart made history on Thursday when she became the first woman to take charge of a men's World Cup finals game during Costa Rica's Group E match against Germany.
Mexican federation chief rules out resigning after World Cup failure
MEXICO CITY: Mexican Football Federation president Yon De Luisa said he was not considering resigning as the pressure builds following their failure to reach the knockout stages at the World Cup for the first time since 1978.
Doha Diary: Messi and his magic through the eyes of Qatar’s migrant workers
DOHA: “Where is Messi?” questioned the gleeful Saudi Arabia fans after their team’s 2-1 stunner over Argentina.
Canada head home from World Cup with lessons learned
DOHA : Back at the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, Canada came to Qatar with high expectations and a bit of swagger but stumbled out of the tournament on Thursday after a third straight loss and head home licking their wounds.
Morocco top group after condemning Canada to another defeat
An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986 by defeating the already-eliminated Canadians 2-1, mercilessly capitalising on their opponents blunders.
Stephanie Frappart becomes first female referee to officiate World Cup game
Stephanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz will become the first all-female refereeing team for a men's World Cup match as they have been named to take charge of the Costa Rica vs Germany Group E match on Thursday.
Brazil to hand captain's armband to veteran Dani Alves
Veteran defender Dani Alves will become Brazil's oldest World Cup captain in their final group game against Cameroon on Friday.