Giroud starts for holders France against Australia
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Olivier Giroud was named as a lone striker in the France team to face Australia in their opening World Cup Group D game on Tuesday.
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Germany's Flick feels confident despite admiration for Japan
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Germany coach Hansi Flick praised the quality of Japanese football ahead of their World Cup Group E clash on Wednesday but is confident about his team's preparations for the tournament.
France v Australia teams
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group D match between France and Australia on Tuesday.
Poland's Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate
Robert Lewandowski suffered fresh World Cup misery as the Poland striker's penalty was saved by Guillermo Ochoa in a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Tuesday.
Eriksen plays at World Cup after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Christian Eriksen was back playing a major tournament less than a year and a half after his cardiac arrest at the European Championship. Eriksen started in his customary playmaker position for Denmark’s opening game at the World Cup on Tuesday against Tunisia in Group D and played the full 90 minutes of a 0-0 draw.
Roy Keane: World Cup should not be held in Qatar
Roy Keane has said the World Cup should not be held in Qatar and accused the country of lacking "common decency" with its human rights record. Qatar has come under increased scrutiny since being awarded the 2022 tournament in controversial circumstances, with focus on its treatment of women, members of the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers. Keane, working as a pundit for ITV, said the human rights issues have been dismissed flippantly.
McNamara: Commercials success can ignite Tipp football
Tipperary minor football manager and Clonmel Commercials stalwart John McNamara says the club's progress this season has boosted the game throughout the whole county.
World Cup 2022: Tunisia survive late VAR penalty check in World Cup stalemate against Denmark
Tunisia survived a stoppage-time VAR penalty check to draw 0-0 with Denmark – the first goalless stalemate of the 2022 World Cup.