Unrest outside Iran-US World Cup game, while Senegal return to knockout stage
Our team in Doha (Simon Harding and Selina Sykes) join Karim Baldé, Ruben Slagter and James Vasina in Paris to review all the on and off-pitch action in Qatar.
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World Cup digest: All female refereeing team to take charge for Germany-Costa Rica game
Stephanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz will become the first all-female refereeing team for a men's World Cup match after they were named to take charge of the Costa Rica-Germany game in Group E on Thursday. Frappart, the fourth official for the Poland-Mexico Group C clash last week, will be the main referee as she reaches another milestone after being the first female to officiate at a men's World Cup qualifier in March and Champions League match in 2020. The 38-year-old Frenchwoman will be joined by Brazilian Neuza and Mexican Diaz as assistants. Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda and Yamashita Yoshimi of Japan are also taking part at the tournament in Qatar.
England have more belief this time as last-16 looms: Southgate
DOHA : England have greater expectation than when they reached the World Cup semi-finals four years ago, manager Gareth Southgate said as he looked ahead to Sunday's last-16 clash with Senegal.
England hero Rashford 'belongs' on World Cup stage, says Maguire
Marcus Rashford's eye-catching performance in England's 3-0 win against Wales shows he "belongs" on the World Cup stage, according to Manchester United and international teammate Harry Maguire.
Southgate hails new-and-improved Rashford after Wales double
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Marcus Rashford is a player transformed for England, manager Gareth Southgate said after the forward's double strike against Wales on Tuesday propelled England into World Cup last 16.
Bale makes early exit for Wales against England at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: If it was Gareth Bale’s final game for Wales, it ended rather unceremoniously. The Wales captain was substituted at halftime of the team’s match against England at the World Cup on Tuesday because of an injury. While it was unclear when Bale was hurt, it appeared he was struggling late in the first half of the team’s final Group B match.
World Cup Podcast: England advance and Argentina's last dance?
Former UCD, Sheffield Wednesday and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry joins Raf Diallo and Mikey Stafford to watch the second half of England vs Wales and USA vs Iran as well as reviewing Netherlands and Senegal's progress from Group A to the last-16 and previewing the conclusion of Group C and D as Argentina aim to ensure a knockout stage appearance.
FIFA World Cup: England roar into last 16 as Marcus Rashford scores twice in 3-0 Wales rout
Along with the Rashford double, Phil Foden found the back of the net as England outclassed Wales at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. After a sedate first half, the match came to life when Rashford curled home a free kick from the edge of the area in the 50th minute. An unmarked Foden footed a Harry Kane's cross into the net a minute later. Rashford then inflicted a final blow, finding the net with a shot that went through the legs of goalkeeper Danny Ward in the 68th minute.