Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu: 'We played as one'
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners.
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Unbeaten Ireland march on to Nations Cup semi-final
Shane O'Donoghue made it three goals in three games as his penalty corner drag flick separated Ireland and South Africa, edging them a 1-0 win in their final group game in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
'Sportswashing does work' - why regimes bankroll sport
As the group stages of the Qatar World Cup conclude, the sportswashing debate has not gone away.
Walid Regragui's Atlas Lions hungry for more
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui promised more is to come from his side, who advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup for the first time in 36 years with a 2-1 win over Canada.
World Cup Podcast: Japan clean up as Germany head home
Shay Given joins Mikey Stafford and Rob Wright for another mind-bending bout of double-screening as Japan's win over Spain eliminated Germany, despite their win over Costa Rica.
Japan stun Spain to secure World Cup last 16 spot
Japan staged their second stunning turnaround of the World Cup when they beat 2010 champions Spain 2-1 with two quick-fire goals and advanced to the last 16 along with their beaten opponents.
Germany crash out in Qatar despite win over Costa Rica
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, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.
Martinez steps down after Belgium World Cup exit
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez stepped down following his side's World Cup first-round exit, saying he had made the decision to end his six-year tenure some time ago and would have left even if they had been crowned champions.