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Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica

DOHA, Qatar: How big was Japan’s 2-1 upset of Germany in the opening round of the World Cup?Newspapers in Japan used the term “Daikimboshi” from sumo wrestling to describe the magnitude of the surprise: when a low-ranked wrestler overpowers a grand champion.The victory has also been compared to Japan’s 34-32 upset of powerful South Africa in the 2015 rugby World Cup in England.Japan was the underdog against four-time champion Germany, but it will be a strong favorite in its next Group E match against Costa Rica, where a victory could move Japan into the knockout stage with a game to spare.A loss by Costa Rica on Sunday would eliminate it from advancing. Costa Rica faces Germany in its final match and Japan goes against Spain.Costa Rica is reeling from a 7-0 thrashing against Spain in its opener, and it’s anyone’s guess how the Ticos will respond.

Clinical edge key for South Korea in Ghana clash

DOHA : South Korea were proud of their effort in the stalemate with Uruguay in their World Cup opener but would need to find the much-needed clinical edge when they face Ghana in Monday's game, where both teams will be desperate for victory.

England on brink of last 16, but all options open in Group B

AL WAKRAH, Qatar : England's lacklustre 0-0 draw against the United States on Friday, a few hours after Iran's dramatic stoppage time victory against Wales, has left World Cup Group B heading to its conclusion with all scenarios still possible.

Australia and Tunisia make one change each for Group D clash

AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia and Tunisia both made one change for their World Cup Group D clash on Saturday with no place in the starting line-ups for Socceroos midfielder Ajdin Hrustic or feted Tunisian striker Wahbi Khazri.

Cameroon and Serbia find themselves in potential win-or-go-home scenario

AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Cameroon and Serbia go into Monday's Group G match knowing that anything less than a victory could send them packing from the World Cup by the time Brazil and Switzerland play later in the day.

Rassie, is that you? Innovative Spain coach's Erasmus-esque FIFA World Cup tech tools

During Spain's 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica in their World Cup opener it was explicitly clear Luis Enrique's players know where on the pitch they should be and what they need to do, at all times.

Argentina honours Maradona anniversary, hopes memory can spur World Cup revival

BUENOS AIRES: Argentines honoured football icon Diego Maradona on Friday (Nov 25), the second anniversary of his death, including with a huge new painting of the striker in the centre of Buenos Aires, hoping to spur the national team ahead of a must-win World Cup game.

Mexico and Argentina fans bring feisty rivalry to Qatar

DOHA : Argentina's and Mexico's big and boisterous fan bases were out in force on Friday as one of Latin American football's biggest rivalries spiced up the World Cup ahead of their latest clash.

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Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica

Clinical edge key for South Korea in Ghana clash

England on brink of last 16, but all options open in Group B

Australia and Tunisia make one change each for Group D clash

Cameroon and Serbia find themselves in potential win-or-go-home scenario

Rassie, is that you? Innovative Spain coach's Erasmus-esque FIFA World Cup tech tools

Argentina honours Maradona anniversary, hopes memory can spur World Cup revival

Mexico and Argentina fans bring feisty rivalry to Qatar