Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football
epa09990422 Lautaro Martinez (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the Finalissima Conmebol - UEFA Cup of Champions soccer match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley in London, Britain, 01 June 2022. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY

Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football

Argentina will look to captain Lionel Messi to help keep their World Cup hopes alive when they take on Mexico in their next Group C fixture at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England
epa10328568 Harry Kane (L) of England in action against Tyler Adams of the US during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and the USA at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England

England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.

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Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener
CAF President Patrice Motsepe during the 2022 FIFA World Cup CAF President Patrice Motsepe visits Morocco at Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach in Doha, Qatar on 21 November 2022. ©BackpagePix

Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener

Watch as Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe paid a visit to Ghana ahead of their Fifa World Cup opener against Portugal on Thursday evening. (more…)

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Enrique: Gavi looks set to be a star of world football
epa10323395 Gavi (C) of Spain celebrates scoring the 5-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Abir Sultan

Enrique: Gavi looks set to be a star of world football

Spain coach Luis Enrique is confident that Barcelona youngster Gavi is set for global stardom following his impressive performance against Costa Rica on Wednesday.

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Brazil begin World Cup bid as Ronaldo, Portugal for tough Ghana tie
epa10322819 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group H soccer match against Ghana, at Al-Shahaniya SC Training Center, near Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/JOSE SENA GOULAO

Brazil begin World Cup bid as Ronaldo, Portugal for tough Ghana tie

Brazil kickstarts their World Cup campaign when they take on Serbia in their Group G opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal when they face Ghana on Thursday.

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Spain put Costa Rica to the sword, Japan stun Germany
epa10323455 Alvaro Morata (C) of Spain in action against goalkeeper Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Abir Sultan

Spain put Costa Rica to the sword, Japan stun Germany

Japan came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win over Germany while Spain ran riot over Costa Rica after hammering them 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

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Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia
epa10321504 Olivier Giroud of France reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Giroud equals Henry goalscoring record as France thrash Australia

Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.

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Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina in World Cup opener
epa10320075 Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 22 November 2022. EPA/Noushad Thekkayil

Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina in World Cup opener

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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Sane ruled out of Germany’s opening clash against Japan
epa10202465 Leroy Sane of Germany reacts during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Germany and Hungary in Leipzig, Germany, 23 September 2022. EPA/FILIP SINGER

Sane ruled out of Germany’s opening clash against Japan

Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening World Cup encounter against Japan with a knee injury.

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Highlights: England, Netherlands win comfortably, Wales salvage a draw
epa10318223 Jack Grealish (R) of England celebrates with teammates after scoring the 6-1 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 21 November 2022. EPA/Neil Hall

Highlights: England, Netherlands win comfortably, Wales salvage a draw

England made a flying start at the World Cup by outclassing Iran, while the Netherlands claimed a comfortable win and Wales fought back to earn a draw against the United States on Monday.

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