Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semifinal on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World […]

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Data | With three “upset” wins in 2022 FIFA World Cup, Asian and African teams have turned giant slayers

Data | With three “upset” wins in 2022 FIFA World Cup, Asian and African teams have turned giant slayers

South Korean players run towards supporters after winning their quarter-final match against Spain at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, 22 June 2002. | Photo Credit: JIMIN LAI With two Asian teams (Saudi Arabia and Japan) taming two giants of football (Argentina and Germany, respectively), the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s group stages were off to […]

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Stunning Spain routs Costa Rica 7-0 for its biggest World Cup win

Stunning Spain routs Costa Rica 7-0 for its biggest World Cup win

Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former champions Spain got their World Cup off to a pulsating start on […]

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Giroud equals scoring record as France beat Australia in dominant World Cup opener

Giroud equals scoring record as France beat Australia in dominant World Cup opener

France’s Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Australia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, November 22, 2022 | Photo Credit: AP Olivier Giroud became France‘s joint all-time top scorer when his double helped the holders start the defence […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Officially confirmed squads and schedules of all teams

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Officially confirmed squads and schedules of all teams

A man smoking next to the logo of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament is displayed on a wall in Doha on October 23, 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins on November 20, with the first match to be played between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The squads of […]

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Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan’s World Cup squad

Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan’s World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its […]

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Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

Qatar World Cup looms as money-spinner for Dubai

High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai’s more permissive environment — including a wider availability of alcohol — could entice fans arriving to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai’s more permissive environment — including a wider availability of alcohol — could entice fans arriving to watch […]

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Paul Pogba doubtful for 2022 FIFA World Cup after knee surgery

Paul Pogba doubtful for 2022 FIFA World Cup after knee surgery

Reports suggest a meniscus operation takes 40-60 days to overcome, with 76 remaining before the World Cup as of September 5 Reports suggest a meniscus operation takes 40-60 days to overcome, with 76 remaining before the World Cup as of September 5 France midfielder Paul Pogba will undergo knee surgery, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said […]

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