World Cup 2022: which teams are out of FIFA tournament?
With the World Cup in Qatar nearing its knockout phase, here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated from the tournament, which ends on Dec. 18.
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Rebalance of power expected in football after controversies in World Cup host selection process: Expert
SINGAPORE: Lessons and measures from the World Cup in Qatar will leave an irreversible mark on the future of the tournament, and on the operations of football governing body FIFA, said an observer.
Big sustainability push as Qatar targets first net-zero emissions World Cup
DOHA: The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar is making history as the first edition of the tournament with a net-zero emissions target.
'Huge challenge ahead of us': Victory against Portugal vital for winless South Korea at World Cup
DOHA: South Korea come into their last World Cup group match on Friday (Dec 2) winless, but still have a mathematical shot of progressing to the knockout stage if they beat Portugal.
Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
AL KHOR, Qatar: Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday (Dec 1), tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.
Careless Spain get reality check from Japan
DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.
Germany need to go back to basics in defence after elimination: Flick
AL KHOR, Qatar: Germany have enough quality to become a dominant force in football again but one thing that is currently missing is their strength in defending which helped them win four World Cups, coach Hansi Flick said after they were knocked out on Thursday (Dec 1).
Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu
DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday (Dec 1).