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Morocco makes history, Belgium knocked out

Doha, 1 December 2022- Morocco powered into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over eliminated Canada. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri ensured the North Africans finished top of Group F ahead of 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia. Morocco, which last reached the knockout

30 Nov

Tunisia go out with heads held high says matchwinner Khazri

Doha, 30 November 2022 - Tunisia captain Wahbi Khazri said his side would go out of the World Cup with heads held high after completing their campaign with a shock 1-0 win over holders France on Wednesday. "Of course we are disappointed to be going out because we didn't do enough in the first two matches so we are left with a bit of a bitter tas

30 Nov

Coach Regragui: Morocco Fully Ready to Face Canada

Doha, 30 November 2022 - Morocco will play to win against eliminated Canada in their final World Cup Group F match on Thursday to fly the African flag high even though a draw would be enough to send them through, coach Walid Regragui said on Wednesday. The North Africans are seeking to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first

30 Nov

Germany must win for last-16 shot

Doha, 30 November 2022 - It’s a simple task for Germany in its final game of group stage: beat Costa Rica on Thursday or the four-time World Cup champions will go home early for a second consecutive tournament. Germany was knocked out as reigning World Cup champions in group play four years ago in Russia. But even a victory might not

30 Nov

Deschamps defends decision to make nine changes in Tunisia defeat

Doha, 30 November 2022 - France coach Didier Deschamps defended his decision to change almost his entire line-up for Wednesday's final World Cup group game against Tunisia as he admitted his mind was on keeping players fresh for the knockout phase. The holders were the first team in Qatar to secure a place in the last 16 after they won their fir

30 Nov

Australia Defeat Denmark, Reach last-16

Doha, 30 November 2022 - Australia reached the last-16 along with France in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 following a Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Group D's final fixture at Al Janoub Stadium.Mathew Leckie scored for Australia in the 60th minute to send his side through to the knockouts for the second time in their history sin

30 Nov

Despite Historic Win, Tunisia Eliminated from World Cup

Doha, 30 November 2022 - Tunisia made history on Wednesday after a 58th goal from forward Wahbi Khazri gave the North Africans a 1-0 victory over reigning champions France at Education City Stadium.In a high-octane game in its early exchanges, Tunisia's Nader Ghandri netted in the 8th minute, but it was chalked off as off-side after consulti

30 Nov

US, England Reach Last-16

Doha, 30 November 2022 - England booked their ticket for the round of 16 to face Senegal after their 3-0 victory over Wales in their final encounter of the group stage at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.England tops Groups B with 7 points, while Wales tally remains at 1 point at the bottom of the group.The Three Lions goals came by Rashford in the 50t

29 Nov

Qatar’s World Cup 2022 campaign ends with loss to Netherlands

Doha, 29 November 2022 - The Dutch barely broke a sweat in their 2-0 win over Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium, ending the hosts’ World Cup campaign with a third straight defeat. The Qataris had been eliminated after their 3-1 loss to Senegal earlier in the week and came up short again on the pitch. They were not without their moments in the

29 Nov

Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to become third team into last 16

Doha, 29 November 2022 - Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 on Monday with two goals from midfielder Bruno Fernandes to become the third team after France and Brazil to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage. The Europeans had dominated possession before Fernandes' 54th minute cross floated past Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who was rooted t

28 Nov

Late Casemiro strike sends Brazil into last 16

Doha, 28 November 2022 - Brazil left it late but a Casemiro goal in the 83rd minute was enough to earn a 1-0 win over Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup and send the tournament favourites into the knockout stages.Vinicius Jr was denied a goal after 64 minutes when he slotted a neat finish beyond Yann Sommer, only for it to be ruled out by VAR for

28 Nov

Sheikh Joaan attends OCA Advisory Committee meeting

Doha, 28 November 2022 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended virtually the Advisory Committee meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) held today at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. During the meeting, topics on the agenda were discussed and reviewed, with a key focus on

28 Nov

US Coach Pleased with Preparations for Iran Match

Doha, 28 November 2022 - US Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said that his side's match against Iran Tuesday in the final round of Group B of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be decisive.He said that he needs to address the attacking side of his team's performances if they are to win and reach the last-16.Speaking at the press conference ahead

28 Nov

Queiroz: We Play to Defeat USA

Doha, 28 November 2022 - The Portuguese coach of the Iranian national team Carlos Queiroz said that he will leave issues aside as his team prepares to play against its US counterpart on Tuesday (tomorrow) in the third and final round of Group B in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, pointing out that the game will be exceptional and that the Iran

28 Nov

Qatar seek to undo the hurt against Netherlands on Tuesday

Doha, 28 November 2022 - Hosts Qatar seek a final honorable showdown against Netherlands on Tuesday evening in the last Group A fixture at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, at Al Bayt Stadium. Felix Sanchez's men, who are breaking their World Cup duck, were eliminated after a 0-2 opening match loss to Ecuador and a subsequent 1-3 defeat from Senegal, l

28 Nov

Almoez Ali: Qatar Seeks to Leave World Cup With Heads Held High

Doha, 28 November 2022 - Qatar's national team forward Almoez Ali said that his side will seek an honorable image in their last World Cup group stage game against the Netherlands - scheduled to be held on Tuesday (tomorrow), to leave the tournament with their heads held high.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Ali voiced hopes for a bette

27 Nov

Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

Doha, 27 November 2022 - Substitutes Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal earned Morocco their first World Cup victory in 24 years as they upset a hugely disappointing Belgium side 2-0 in World Cup Group F on Sunday. The Morocco fans gave the match a vintage World Cup feel in a boiling atmosphere at the Al Thumama Stadium and Sabiri curled a

27 Nov

Portugal's Pereira Absent Due to Injury

Doha, 27 November 2022 - Portugal's top defender Danilo Pereira fractured three ribs in training Saturday and will miss the remaining two group-stage matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.The Portuguese Football Federation said in a statement Sunday that the tests that Pereira underwent revealed a fracture of three ribs on the right side.