'Resounding' victory could breed complacency - Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique warned overconfidence could cause Spain's downfall when they face Germany in their second Group E clash on Sunday.
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Belgium's 'Golden Generation' past best, admits Hazard
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.
Germany face 'final' against Spain, out to protect reputation-Flick
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Germany go into their second World Cup Group E game against Spain on Sunday knowing it is like a final, Germany coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday, with his team facing possible elimination if they are defeated again.
Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 to revive their World Cup campaign
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: Australia only needed to avoid defeat to stay in the World Cup. The Socceroos did more than that in a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday.Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header and Australia went on to register their first win at soccer’s biggest event since a victory over Serbia back in 2010.The result means Australia still have a chance to qualify for the round of 16, despite losing 4-1 to defending champion France in their opening match.France and Australia lead Group D with three points each, while Denmark and Tunisia have one point each.France play Denmark later tonight.In the final round of group games on Wednesday, Tunisia play France and Australia meet Denmark.After a scrappy start from both sides, Australia went ahead with a play out of the back from their goalkeeper.
Brazil with plenty of options to replace Neymar at World Cup
DOHA: With Neymar out for at least another match, Brazil coach Tite must now start thinking about a replacement — and this time he has plenty of options. Brazil are not as Neymar-dependent as they used to be, and Tite could go several different ways to replace the Paris Saint-Germain forward for Monday’s Group G match against Switzerland. Neymar hurt his right ankle in Brazil’s opening 2-0 win against Serbia on Thursday.
Australia boss Graham Arnold salutes their grit and determination after win over Tunisia
Jubilant Australia boss Graham Arnold hailed the "Aussie spirit" of his side after the 1-0 win over Tunisia ignited their World Cup.
Grealish warns England: Wales are still very much alive
England attacker Jack Grealish has warned that Wales will be playing for more than just pride when the sides meet at the World Cup on Tuesday.
Hosts Qatar knocked out of World Cup as England made to wait
DOHA: Host nation Qatar crashed out of the World Cup on Friday (Nov 25) after a second straight defeat before an uninspired England missed the chance to wrap up qualification for the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with the United States.