No joy for Japan as they slump to defeat by Costa Rica
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: They had left it late to shock fancied Germany but it was Japan who were given a taste of their own medicine on Sunday (Nov 27).
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Son will shine in Ghana World Cup clash, says South Korea coach
South Korea coach Paulo Bento said the team would see a "different" Son Heung-min against Ghana on Monday after the forward got used to his face mask during their opening World Cup match.
Switzerland enter rematch against Brazil with more experience, Shaqiri says
DOHA : Midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri said on Sunday that Switzerland were going into their World Cup group-stage match against Brazil with more experience and poise than they did when they drew with the Brazilians at the 2018 World Cup.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach
DOHA: Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament. No African side has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals at a World Cup, although Ghana were a missed penalty away from reaching the last four at South Africa in 2010. Addo, speaking on the eve of his team’s Group H match against South Korea, said Africa, with 54 teams, deserved more slots.
Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Costa Rica put a huge dent in Japan's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they recovered from their hammering by Spain to claim a surprise 1-0 victory in Group E on Sunday.
World Cup digest: Dyke says FIFA got it wrong in Qatar, South Korea feeling no pressure ahead of Ghana
Former Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says FIFA must be "hoping for the Qatar World Cup to end to get back to normal" following the "corrupt" decision to hold it in the Middle Eastern country.
Japan v Costa Rica goalless at halftime
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : The game between Japan and Costa Rica in World Cup Group E saw little action in the opening 45 minutes and was locked at 0-0 at halftime at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Sunday.
Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ past best, admits Hazard
DOHA: Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium’s best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar. Belgium, who finished third at the tournament in Russia in 2018, are still ranked second in the world but many of the much-vaunted “Golden Generation” are now in their 30s. “To be fair I think we had a better chance to win four years go,” admitted 31-year-old Hazard, speaking on the eve of Sunday’s match against Morocco.