Germany, Belgium’s early exits lead to jersey devaluation
DOHA, Dec 9 — The jersey prices of Germany and Belgium have dropped by a big margin in Doha following their poor performances at the...
Van Dijk says there is more to Argentina than just Messi
DOHA, Dec 8 — Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk warns that his side will have to beat more than just Leo Messi when they take...
Portugal hammer Switzerland 6-1 to reach 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
ANKARA, Dec 7 — Portugal hammered Switzerland 6-1 Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. Cristiano Ronaldo...
Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout
AL WAKRAH, Qatar, Dec 6— Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as Croatia beat Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup...
Humble Frappart completes refereeing journey at World Cup
PARIS, Dec 2 — When Stephanie Frappart stepped onto the Al Bayt stadium grass on Thursday, she became the first woman to referee a men’s...
Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
AL KHOR, Qatar, Dec 2 — Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their...
Moriyasu praises Japan’s coolness under fire in second big upset
DOHA, Dec 2 — Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the perseverance of his players after they stunned a second World Cup-winning nation in almost identical...
Morocco cruise into knockout stage with 2-1 win over Canada
DOHA, Dec 2 — An impassioned Moroccan team clinched a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time since 1986...
Croatia cling on to reach last 16 and send Belgium packing
AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Dec 2 — Croatia scraped into the World Cup last 16 after a tension-filled 0-0 draw with Belgium that ensured the last...
Manic Mexico out on goal difference after last-gasp fight for survival
LUSAIL, Qatar, Dec 1 — Mexico scored twice in five second-half minutes in a thrilling last-ditch bid to stay in the World Cup on Wednesday,...
Argentina outclass Poland despite Messi penalty miss to advance
DOHA, Dec 1 — Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0 victory over Poland...
Tunisia fail to advance despite 1-0 win over much-changed France
AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Dec 1 — An energetic and determined Tunisia claimed a famous victory over a France team made up mostly of back-up players...