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Dutch flier Dumfries dazzles ahead of Argentina World Cup showdown

DOHA: Denzel Dumfries had a slow start at the World Cup but the Netherlands wing-back hit his stride in spectacular style in the last-16 match against the United States. The Inter Milan defender — one of the breakout stars at last year’s Euro 2020 — provided two assists and scored the third goal in a 3-1 win to help set up Friday’s quarter-final clash with Argentina. The Dutch will need to find a way of stopping Lionel Messi as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner continues his quest for a maiden World Cup title.

Morocco v Spain teams

AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup last-16 match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday:

Qatar cancels Hayya entry card for GCC citizens, residents

DOHA: Citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council countries will from Tuesday be allowed to enter Qatar for World Cup games without the need to obtain a Hayya card for non-ticketed fans, the Qatari Ministry of Interior announced.

Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-eight showdown

DOHA: Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea. Superstar forward Neymar has been absent for Brazil since spraining his ankle in his team’s opening Group G win against Serbia last month and their supporters have been sweating on his fitness ever since.

Morocco fans scramble for tickets ahead of Spain match

DOHA : Moroccans have been flying into Qatar for their team's knockout World Cup match against Spain on Tuesday even as fans already in the country have been scrambling for tickets, adding to demand for seats in a potential challenge for the organisers.

Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

DOHA: Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger. Japan were eliminated by Croatia in the last 16 on Monday in Qatar, going out on penalties after a nerve-jangling 1-1 draw with the 2018 finalists.

Croatia coach Dalic says Brazil World Cup squad ‘scary’

DOHA: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic called Brazil’s squad “scary” but says his team are not big underdogs in Friday’s quarter-final against the World Cup favorites. Dalic’s side, runners-up at the 2018 World Cup, beat Japan on penalties on Monday to guarantee at least their third best finish at the tournament. The coach said on Tuesday he was proud of his team for showing the character and mentality to get this far in Qatar, but knows that Brazil will be a whole different proposition.

Brazil blitz South Korea in World Cup last 16: Seleção too hot to handle

There is just one more day of last 16 matches to look forward to this Tuesday. Morocco, one of the only unbeaten teams remaining, will take on 2010 champions Spain. In the later game, Fernando Santos's Portugal will have a tricky task on their hands as they face off against Murat Yakin's Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium.

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Dutch flier Dumfries dazzles ahead of Argentina World Cup showdown

Morocco v Spain teams

Qatar cancels Hayya entry card for GCC citizens, residents

Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-eight showdown

Morocco fans scramble for tickets ahead of Spain match

Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

Croatia coach Dalic says Brazil World Cup squad ‘scary’

Brazil blitz South Korea in World Cup last 16: Seleção too hot to handle