Gareth Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take'
Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters.
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Germany pin hopes on Spain match after shock Japan loss
AL SHAMAL, Qatar : Germany's players have processed their shock World Cup opening defeat to Japan and despite bad tournament statistics in recent years they are determined to find their feet against Spain on Sunday.
Arnold vows to lift Australia after sobering loss to France
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia coach Graham Arnold said he was confident his team would bounce back strongly after Tuesday's deflating 4-1 loss to France, taking heart from their dream start against the world champions and Craig Goodwin's shock early opener.
Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia crashes Buenos Aires breakfast party
BUENOS AIRES : Argentines woke up early in the capital Buenos Aires to cheer on their team in the soccer World Cup over morning pastries and coffee, but were left with a bitter taste after the team was humbled in a shock loss to Saudi Arabia.
Argentina manager urges players to keep 'chin up' after stunning loss
Argentinian manager Lionel Scaloni said his players needed to refocus and look ahead to their next matches after their 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener in Qatar in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.
Henry de Bromhead at a loss to explain A Plus Tard run
Henry de Bromhead remains keen to head to next month's Savills Chase at Leopardstown with A Plus Tard after so far failing to find an obvious reason for his disappointing return to action at Haydock on Saturday.
We were not at our best says Qatar coach after opening loss to Ecuador
AL KHOR, Qatar: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez did not make any excuses for his team after their disappointing performance in a 2-0 defeat by Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday (Nov 20) as they became the first hosts to lose the opening game of a World Cup.
Pop and pomp as World Cup kicks off but Qatar poor in Ecuador loss
DOHA: The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off with an opening ceremony of pop and pomp, but a poor performance from host nation Qatar spoiled celebrations on Sunday (Nov 20).