Saudi Arabia stun flat Argentina to ignite World Cup
Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina thanks to a scintillating second half comeback.
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Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in stunning World Cup upset
LUSAIL, Qatar : Saudi Arabia produced one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history to beat Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener with goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunning the favourites on Tuesday.
Cameroon superfan Embolo vows Swiss allegiance ahead of awkward World Cup opener
DOHA : Switzerland's Breel Embolo has divided loyalty when it comes to his native Cameroon and claims to be the country's biggest fan, but for 90 minutes at the World Cup this week, he'll have no doubts where his allegiance lies.
Dolberg to lead Danish line in World Cup opener with Tunisia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand has placed his faith in striker Kasper Dolberg to lead the line in their opening World Cup Group D game against Tunisia on Tuesday.
Odds-on favorite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener
DOHA : Brazil are keeping their cards close to their chest under the spotlight of being the odds-on favorites as they prepare to face Serbia in their World Cup Group G opener on Thursday.
Qatar World Cup: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia ahead of games featuring Denmark, Poland and France
Led by one of the world's greatest football players, Lionel Messi, for what is most likely his last World Cup, Argentina will be looking to shake off the jinx that has seen it not win the title since 1986 in Mexico, despite reaching the finals on two occasions -- in 1990 and 2014.
Messi makes dream start in quest for World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar : Argentina's captain and top scorer Lionel Messi began his fifth World Cup in style on Tuesday with a 10th minute penalty against Saudi Arabia as he embarked on his final quest for the only major trophy that has eluded him.
No Bafana, but referee Gomes set to fly SA flag at World Cup
Bafana Bafana may not be present at the FIFA World Cup, but there will at least be some South African representation at the tournament.