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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.

Portugal's Pereira suffers broken ribs in training

AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Portugal centre back Danilo Pereira suffered three broken ribs in training, the team said on Sunday, putting his participation in the team's World Cup campaign in doubt.

World Cup 2022: Potential routes to final for Argentina

Argentina are bidding to win a third World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here is what you need to know about their route to the final:

Injured Boyle promoted to 'vibes manager' in Australia's World Cup squad

AL WAKRAH, Qatar: Martin Boyle's World Cup campaign cruelly ended even before the tournament started due to injury, but instead of relaxing on his couch back home, the Australian winger has been given a new role as the team's "official vibes manager".

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Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach

Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

World Cup digest: Dyke says FIFA got it wrong in Qatar, South Korea feeling no pressure ahead of Ghana

Japan v Costa Rica goalless at halftime

Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ past best, admits Hazard

Portugal's Pereira suffers broken ribs in training

World Cup 2022: Potential routes to final for Argentina

Injured Boyle promoted to 'vibes manager' in Australia's World Cup squad