After whirlwind stretch from Siberia to Australia, Canada's Kayla Alexander gets back to basics
Disappointing. Normal. Hopeful. Downright scary. Kayla Alexander's last 16 months featured it all.
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Spain stalwarts learn from younger generation too, says Koke
DOHA : Spain's experienced players support youngsters like Pedri and Gavi in dealing with the pressure of their first World Cup but also learn from them, midfielder Koke said, as they bid to seal their last-16 spot against Japan on Thursday.
Saudi, Tunisia and Morocco eye Round of 16 as Qatar depart
It has been, as you would expect, an up and down World Cup so far for its Arab quartet. With Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Morocco all having played two games each, there has been glory, excitement, heartbreak, disappointment and more besides.
Mexico face early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia
DOHA: Mexico are going to have to suddenly find goals — and perhaps even several of them — to extend their knockout-round streak at the World Cup. Mexico have reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups, tied for the longest current streak with Brazil. But in Qatar, El Tri sit at the bottom of Group C ahead of a must-win match against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2022: What Argentina and Germany need to do to qualify for Round of 16
This time, in Qatar, the two former champions find themselves still waiting to qualify for the Round of 16, with just one round of matches left to play. While Argentina, thanks to a 2-0 win vs Mexico, managed to get their campaign back on track, despite a big stutter in their opening game, four time champions Germany are struggling big time. Dieter Flick's team are currently in the last spot in Group E, behind Spain, Japan and Costa Rica.
World Cup pitch invader says he will avoid legal action
A pitch invader who disrupted a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay with a rainbow flag said he will not face legal action.
World Cup 2022: why is Qatar a controversial location for the tournament?
The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights violations, since it was first announced 12 years ago. Here is a look at the issues:
Only victory will do for wounded Germany against Costa Rica
DOHA : Wounded Germany will have their backs to the wall when they take on Costa Rica in their final World Cup Group E match on Thursday and know they must bag their first win of the tournament, preferably by a large margin, to have any chances of advancing.