World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 9
The last round of the second glut of group fixtures finishes today. This will be the last day with a 10am fixture.
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Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup as Ghana coach slams FIFA
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.
Uruguay wary of Portugal but hope to repeat 2018 feat
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Uruguay want an improved performance against Portugal in their second game of the World Cup and would love to repeat their win over the Europeans at the 2018 tournament, coach Diego Alonso said on Sunday.
Son will shine in Ghana World Cup clash, says South Korea coach
South Korea coach Paulo Bento said the team would see a "different" Son Heung-min against Ghana on Monday after the forward got used to his face mask during their opening World Cup match.
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.
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.
Ghana coach happy to renew acquaintance with South Korea’s Son
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Ghana coach Otto Addo is looking forward to renewing a long-standing relationship with South Korea's Son Heung-min when the teams clash at the World Cup on Monday.
Ronaldo's 'total genius' won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group
Cristiano Ronaldo showed "total genius" by winning a controversial penalty in Portugal's World Cup win over Ghana, FIFA technical study group member Sunday Oliseh said on Saturday.