Poland boss 'heart stopped' during tense Argentina tie
Head coach Czeslaw Michniewicz admitted his "heart stopped" during Poland's 2-0 defeat to Argentina - a result which saw his side scrape into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference.
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World Cup Podcast: Argentina and the 32-team format shine
Michael Foley of The Sunday Times joins Mikey Stafford and Anthony Pyne to watch the frantic finale to Group C as Argentina finally hit form and Poland had Saudi Arabia to thank for keeping Mexico at bay.
Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win over much-changed France
DOHA: French-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to reach the last 16. France coach Didier Deschamps, whose team were already through to the knockouts, made nine changes but they were a shadow of their usual selves and Khazri punished them in the 58th minute at Education City Stadium. Tunisia then had to hold on for the victory as an Antoine Griezmann goal in stoppage time was disallowed following a VAR review.
World Cup digest: All female refereeing team to take charge for Germany-Costa Rica game
Stephanie Frappart, Neuza Back and Karen Diaz will become the first all-female refereeing team for a men's World Cup match after they were named to take charge of the Costa Rica-Germany game in Group E on Thursday. Frappart, the fourth official for the Poland-Mexico Group C clash last week, will be the main referee as she reaches another milestone after being the first female to officiate at a men's World Cup qualifier in March and Champions League match in 2020. The 38-year-old Frenchwoman will be joined by Brazilian Neuza and Mexican Diaz as assistants. Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda and Yamashita Yoshimi of Japan are also taking part at the tournament in Qatar.
World Cup Podcast: England advance and Argentina's last dance?
Former UCD, Sheffield Wednesday and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry joins Raf Diallo and Mikey Stafford to watch the second half of England vs Wales and USA vs Iran as well as reviewing Netherlands and Senegal's progress from Group A to the last-16 and previewing the conclusion of Group C and D as Argentina aim to ensure a knockout stage appearance.
Pulisic points the way to the last 16 for the USA
Christian Pulisic fired the United States into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar.
Netherlands see off sorry Qatar to reach World Cup last 16
AL KHOR, Qatar: Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. The Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour as Gakpo scored in a third straight group game. Frenkie de Jong added another in the 49th minute as the Dutch cruised through in a flat atmosphere at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Saudi team ready for World Cup clash with Mexico on Wednesday
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s national football team on Tuesday completed a final training session ahead of their last FIFA World Cup group stage clash against Mexico on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. The Green Falcons trained at the Sealine Resort Stadium under the supervision of coach Herve Renard.