Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland
epa10326271 Neymar of Brazil sits on the ground during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group G soccer match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 24 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland

Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.

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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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De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award
epa10323629 Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 23 November 2022. EPA/Rungroj Yongrit

De Bruyne left perplexed after winning man of the match award

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne was perplexed after being named man of the match in Wednesday's World Cup victory over Canada, stating that he "didn't know why" he was given the award.

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England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle
epa10318094 Harry Kane (3-R) of England receives medical assistance after being fouled 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

England captain Harry Kane set to have scan on ankle

England captain Harry Kane will undergo an ankle scan two days before his team faces the United States in the World Cup, according to reports 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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Saka on double as England hit Iran for six
epa10318156 Bukayo Saka (R) of England scores the 4-0 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

Saka on double as England hit Iran for six

England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start after they cruised to a comfortable 6-2 victory over Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday afternoon.

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Ronaldo says tiff with Man Utd won’t effect Portugal team
epa10306712 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2-L) in action during a training session in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, 15 November 2022. EPA/ANTONIO PEDRO SANTOS

Ronaldo says tiff with Man Utd won’t effect Portugal team

Cristiano Ronaldo says his row with Manchester United will not have any effect on the Portuguese national team at the World Cup in Qatar.

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Valencia double eases Ecuador to win over hapless Qatar
epa10316359 Enner Valencia of Ecuador (R) scores the 2-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A Opening Match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 20 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

Valencia double eases Ecuador to win over hapless Qatar

Hosts Qatar made a poor start to the World Cup when they were outplayed by Ecuador to slip to a 2-0 defeat at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday writes Nick Said in Doha.

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