Southgate to make changes for Wales clash
epa10328481 England manager Gareth Southgate and his coaching staff before 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/Neil Hall

Southgate to make changes for Wales clash

England manager Gareth Southgate looks set to make a few changes to his team as they prepare to face Wales in their next World Cup Group B clash on Tuesday.

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Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockout phase
epa10335351 Bruno Fernandes of Portugal (R) scores the 2-0 goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group H soccer match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 28 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockout phase

Brazil and Portugal has joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds after they both secured wins in their penultimate group stage game on Monday.

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France’s Varane admits to making ‘sacrifices’ for World Cup
epa10330425 Raphael Varane (L) of France in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Denmark at Stadium 947 in Doha, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Tolga Bozoglu

France’s Varane admits to making ‘sacrifices’ for World Cup

France and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says he had to make a lot of "sacrifices" to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.

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Gakpo focused on World Cup but flattered by United rumours
epa10328009 Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands score the 1-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A soccer match between the Netherlands and Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Abedin Taherkenareh

Gakpo focused on World Cup but flattered by United rumours

Dutch forward Cody Gakpo says he is fully focused on the World Cup and is flattered by transfer rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

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Flick: We maintained a great level against Spain
epa10333443 Germany's head coach Hansi Flick (L) and Thomas Mueller (R) react during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 27 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Flick: We maintained a great level against Spain

Germany coach Hansi Flick praised his side's mentality after they came back to grab a crucial 1-1 draw in their World Cup group game against Spain on Sunday.

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German comeback to hold Spain, Morocco stun Belgium
epa10333403 Niclas Fuellkrug (L) of Germany scores the equalizer during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 27 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

German comeback to hold Spain, Morocco stun Belgium

Germany salvaged a 1-1 draw in a mouth-watering clash against Spain, while Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Sunday.

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Messi dreams of matching Maradona’s legacy
epa10331316 Fans of Argentina hold a banner depicting Lionel Messi (L) and Diego Maradona (R) in the manner of Michelangelo's painting 'The Creation of Adam' during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

Messi dreams of matching Maradona’s legacy

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy.

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Scaloni calls for calm after Messi showing against Mexico
epa10331221 Lionel Messi of Argetnina gestures to the fans after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

Scaloni calls for calm after Messi showing against Mexico

Lionel Scaloni calls for calm after Argentina showed their class after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

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Germany fighting for survival as they prepare for Spain showdown
epa10330648 Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) with his teammates during a training session of the national soccer team of Germany in Al Ruwais, Qatar, 26 November 2022. Germany will face Spain in their second group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on 27 November. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK

Germany fighting for survival as they prepare for Spain showdown

Germany faces a fight for World Cup survival ahead of their must-win encounter against Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor on Sunday evening.

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Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16
epa10331250 Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina in action against Mexican players Roberto Alvarado (L) and Jesus Gallardo (C) during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16

Argentina kept their World Cup hopes alive after cruising to victory over Mexico, while France booked their place in the last 16 following their win over Denmark.

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