World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 15
After a rollicking ride through the group stages, we've entered the knockout rounds with a thirst for more drama.
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Comeback kings, surprise packages and injury-hit favourites: Teams to watch in World Cup round of 16
DOHA: After a group stage which has seen countless upsets, lots of drama and some sensational footballing action, the World Cup moves into the round of 16 on Saturday (Dec 3).
All continents in knockout round shows growth of game, says FIFA
The Qatar World Cup will set a record as teams from all continents have advanced to the round of 16 for the first time ever, FIFA said on Saturday.
Senegal coach Cisse unwell ahead of England World Cup clash
Senegal's preparations for their World Cup last-16 clash against England have been hampered by an illness to coach Aliou Cisse but he is expected to recover in time for Sunday's game.
Stats suggest Qatar is a World Cup of shocks
The World Cup group stage has thrown up its fair share of surprises in 2022.
Sub-par no more: Record-breaking African teams bounce back from 2018 disappointment
Four years ago Africa was left without a representative in the World Cup last 16 for the first time since the round was introduced in 1986, but the response has been emphatic in Qatar.
Ghana's penalty nightmare comes back to haunt them 12 years on
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Ghana's hopes of expunging the bitter World Cup memories of their last clash with Uruguay did not bear fruit on Friday as they were forced to relive the nightmare all over again in crashing out of the finals in Qatar.
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.