Imperial Morocco shock Belgium to shake up Group F
The Moroccans celebrating their victory over the Belgians…yesterday
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Belgium slip to shock World Cup defeat by Morocco
DOHA: Morocco jeopardized Belgium’s World Cup hopes as Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal’s late goals secured a surprise 2-0 triumph in Doha on Sunday. Belgium, third in Russia four years ago, could have qualified for the last 16 with victory but instead produced another insipid display after their fortunate opening win over Canada. Substitute Sabiri was the hero thanks to a 73rd-minute free-kick which Thibaut Courtois allowed to bounce in at his near post, before Aboukhlal grabbed a second in stoppage time.
World Cup 2022: Costa Rica win dents Japanese hopes in another Group E shock
Costa Rica put a huge dent in Japan's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they recovered from their hammering by Spain to claim a surprise 1-0 victory in Group E on Sunday.
'Pure jubilation': Former Bafana coach Queiroz pulls off shock win with Iran to down 10-man Wales
Former Bafana Bafana head coach Carlos Queiroz, currently Iran mentor, has overseen his side pull off a major shock when they beat 10-man Wales 2-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Friday.
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.
Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock
Rafa Nadal knows all about resilience in sport and the 22-times Grand Slam tennis champion said Lionel Messi's Argentina can shake off the disappointment of their stunning World Cup defeat by Saudi Arabia and have a deep run in Qatar.
The World Cup of upsets? Germany suffer shock defeat to Japan
Germany suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday.
Saudis enjoy image boost from shock win over Argentina
DOHA, Qatar: Saudi Arabians enjoyed a holiday on Wednesday (Nov 23) to celebrate toppling mighty Argentina at the World Cup - but the benefits of their giantkilling go far beyond some unexpected free time.