FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 2
The pressure has really begun to build on some of the teams this week. Some teams will pack their bags for home, while others are starting to dream a little about how far they will go.
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I didn’t miss the penalty – Luis Suarez not sorry for 2010 handball versus Ghana
Luis Suarez stressed he would not be apologising for his handball in Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana as the sides prepare to meet again on Friday.
Croatia cling on to reach last 16 and send Belgium packing
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Croatia reached the last 16 of the World Cup after a tension-filled 0-0 draw with Belgium on Thursday that ensured the last hurrah of the Belgian 'golden generation' ended in a dismal group-stage exit.
Injured US attacker Pulisic feels better, hopes to face Dutch
DOHA : U.S. attacker Christian Pulisic said on Thursday he was recovering from an injury sustained scoring a crucial goal against Iran and aspired to be fit enough to face the Netherlands in Saturday's last-16 clash at the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo is 50-50 to play against South Korea, says Portugal coach Santos
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said that Cristiano Ronaldo's availability is still in question for their closing Group H match against South Korea on Friday (Dec 2).
Dutch looking for solution to lack of form but also happy to be winning
DOHA: The Netherlands again admitted they had yet to impress at the World Cup but midfielder Marten de Roon insisted he and his team mates were searching for a solution ahead of Saturday’s last 16 clash against the United States.
England should be 'feared' at World Cup, says Rice
DOHA: Declan Rice believes England should be feared by their World Cup rivals as they gear up for a last-16 showdown with Senegal on Sunday (Dec 4).
Mateship and grit, Australia's Qatar success has roots in qualifying
DOHA : The spirit of mateship and never-say-die attitude that Australia have ridden to the knockout stages of the World Cup was forged on a long and rocky journey through qualification, when they were often doubted but always kept their eyes on the prize.