France record a reward for my patience, says Giroud
DOHA : Olivier Giroud believes his France scoring record is a great example for young players because it was a reward for his resilience after a career featuring many ups and downs.
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Dutch flier Dumfries dazzles ahead of Argentina World Cup showdown
DOHA: Denzel Dumfries had a slow start at the World Cup but the Netherlands wing-back hit his stride in spectacular style in the last-16 match against the United States. The Inter Milan defender — one of the breakout stars at last year’s Euro 2020 — provided two assists and scored the third goal in a 3-1 win to help set up Friday’s quarter-final clash with Argentina. The Dutch will need to find a way of stopping Lionel Messi as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner continues his quest for a maiden World Cup title.
England braced for 'biggest test' against France: Southgate
Gareth Southgate admits England will face the "biggest test" of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday.
Morocco v Spain teams
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup last-16 match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday:
Japan eliminated from World Cup after penalty shootout defeat to Croatia
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: The impregnable wall still stands.
Shocks aplenty but Asia again unrepresented at business end
DOHA : Asia will again be unrepresented in the World Cup quarter-finals but several upset wins and vibrant displays have many in the continent feeling that the gap to the best teams is closing.
Captain Son apologises after South Korea's meek World Cup exit
DOHA: Son Heung-min apologised after his South Korean side exited the World Cup following a sobering 4-1 defeat to favourites Brazil in the last 16 in Qatar.
Shall we dance? Brazil cop flak, praise for World Cup shenanigans: 'I don't like this!'
Brazil's players have divided opinion after they celebrated their goals in the 4-1 World Cup mauling of South Korea with some extravagant dance moves, with even their coach getting in on the act.