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Morocco roar past Canada to top group, cruise into World Cup last 16

DOHA: Morocco powered into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over eliminated Canada. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri ensured the North Africans finished top of Group F ahead of 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia. Morocco, who last reached the knockout stages of the World Cup in 1986, will face the runners-up from Group E in the last 16, with the identity of their opponents decided later Thursday.

Bounou back as Morocco eye World Cup last 16

DOHA: Morocco coach Walid Regragui made two changes to his starting line-up as his team bid to clinch their place in the World Cup last 16 against already-eliminated Canada on Thursday. Regragui brings back goalkeeper Yassine Bounou following his absence from Sunday’s win over Belgium in Group F.

Saudi Arabia exits World Cup with newfound confidence

LUSAIL, Qatar: From a generational-defining win over Lionel Messi and Argentina to the recent reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be on his way to play soccer in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia has caused a sensation at the World Cup. The Green Falcons have nothing to be ashamed about after being eliminated following a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Wednesday. The second-lowest ranked team in the tournament at No.

I couldn’t sleep over World Cup injury fear: Pepe

DOHA: Veteran Portugal defender Pepe admitted on Thursday he lost sleep before the World Cup because he was worried he would miss the tournament through injury. The 39-year-old became the third-oldest outfield player to feature at a World Cup on Monday, starting for the first time in almost two months in the 2-0 win over Uruguay. Pepe suffered a knee sprain in early October and made his return as a substitute for his club Porto in their final match before the World Cup on November 12.

Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi

DOHA: Australia will put their bodies on the line to stop Lionel Messi and spring a surprise against Argentina in the World Cup last 16, tough-tackling Milos Degenek warned on Thursday. The defender, who made his World Cup debut in Australia’s 1-0 group win over Denmark on Wednesday, said Messi is his hero but all sentiments will be thrown aside when they meet on Saturday. “You know I have always loved Messi, I think he is the greatest to have played the game,” said the 28-year-old.

Cristiano Ronaldo offered €200 million-a-year contract to play in Saudi Arabia: Reports

SINGAPORE: Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered a contract by Saudi side Al-Nassr that will see him netting close to €200 million (US$209 million) a year.

Szczesny grabs chance to 'show off' penalty-saving skills to deny Messi

DOHA : After saving a penalty against Saudi Arabia, Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he wanted to "face the best" at the World Cup - and true to his word, he was in the limelight again when he denied none other than Argentina's Lionel Messi from the spot.

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Morocco roar past Canada to top group, cruise into World Cup last 16

Bounou back as Morocco eye World Cup last 16

Saudi Arabia exits World Cup with newfound confidence

I couldn’t sleep over World Cup injury fear: Pepe

Australia defender Degenek on World Cup mission to stop Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo offered €200 million-a-year contract to play in Saudi Arabia: Reports

Szczesny grabs chance to 'show off' penalty-saving skills to deny Messi

5 things we learned from Saudi Arabia’s loss to Mexico and Qatar 2022 exit