Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar: Overjoyed fans erupted in celebration around the Arab world Tuesday after Saudi Arabia’s shocking World Cup win over Argentina.
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Biggest upset in World Cup history? Saudi Arabia beat favourites Argentina, as France begin on high
Presented by James Vasina with France 24’s team in Doha (Selina Sykes and Simon Harding) and sports journalist Karim Baldé.
Australia reach Davis Cup semis by beating the Netherlands
MALAGA, Spain: Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson won their singles matches to help Australia qualify for the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2017 at the expense of the Netherlands.
World Cup Podcast: Saudis celebrate and Ronaldo's free
Ed Leahy and Paul Corry join Mikey Stafford to look back on Day 3 of the World Cup as the Saudis struck a blow for the little guy and Cristiano Ronaldo was freed from his Old Trafford prison.
France demolish Australia to begin World Cup defence in style
Olivier Giroud equalled France's all-time goalscoring record as his brace helped the holders recover from an early scare to make light work of Australia and begin their World Cup defence with a comfortable victory.
'Don't cry for me Argentina': Brazil mock rivals' World Cup upset
Few experiences can compare to watching a World Cup in Brazil: the borderline-obsessive football passion, the explosion of pride around the national team, and the schadenfreude when rivals Argentina lose.
Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as World Cup holders France sink Australia
Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defence of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday.
Pele congratulates Weah for World Cup goal against Wales
DOHA: Brazil great Pele congratulated United States forward Timothy Weah for scoring his debut goal in the World Cup in the Americans’ 1-1 draw with Wales. Weah got his goal in the 36th minute of Monday’s game to become the first player to score against Wales in a World Cup since Pele, who was 17 years old when he did it in 1958. That was the last time Wales played at the World Cup before this year in Qatar.