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Qatar World Cup 2022 Netherlands vs Argentina – prediction, team news, lineups, starting XI The final quarter-final Friday match sees the Netherlands battle Argentina at the Lusail Iconic Stadium (19:00) for a spot in the semis. The Netherlands easily fought off the USA to book a spot in the last eight, while Argentina beat Australia 2-1 to keep their hopes of lifting the World Cup alive.  The Netherlands beat the USA 3-1 with the team’s wing-backs showing off their scoring prowess in the last-16 battle. The Oranje taught the Americans a lesson in ruthlessness to make it to the last…

Qatar World Cup 2022 Croatia vs Brazil – prediction, team news, lineups, starting XI The first of Friday’s quarter-final games sees Brazil take on Croatia at the Education City Stadium (15:00). Brazil’s match against South Korea set a tone for the World Cup – it was a showing of what teams will need to prepare to face, as Brazil look to extend their world titles to a record-breaking six. Brazil easily defeated South Korea in the last 16, whilst Croatia were pushed all the way by Japan – eventually winning a spot in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout. It’s…

Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures: Day 20 Today’s FIFA World Cup fixtures – Watch live on BBC One, ITV or online. QUARTER-FINAL Croatia vs Brazil (15:00) Netherlands vs Argentina (19:00)

Qatar World Cup 2022: tournament chief faces criticism for migrant worker death comment The Qatar World Cup chief executive is facing backlash from human rights groups for his comment that “death is a natural part of life” when he was asked about a migrant worker’s death at the tournament. Fifa said it was “deeply saddened” following the news of the death of the worker, who reportedly fell to his death as he attempted to do repairs on a building during the group stages. In an interview with Reuters, tournament boss Nasser Al Khater said he was “disappointed” at journalists’ questions…

Luis Enrique sacked after Spain knocked out of World Cup Spanish football manager Luis Enrique has left his role after Spain were dramatically knocked out of the World Cup at the last 16 round. Spain lost to Morocco on penalties – with the team failing to score a single penalty. Enrique took charge of the national team in 2018 and guided Spain to the semi-finals of the 2020 Euros. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said a “new project” should start but did not put a time frame on when a new boss would be announced. “We would like to thank…

World Cup 2022: Fifa saddened after death of migrant worker Fifa has said it is saddened by the reported death of a migrant worker at a World Cup facility in Qatar. The migrant worker fell to his death whilst carrying out repairs at a resort that is being used as a training base by the Saudi Arabian team, The Athletic reported. Fifa said it has been made aware of an accident, without giving details of the incident. The footballing body added that it was in touch with local authorities to establish more details.  ‘Deeply saddened’ “Fifa is deeply saddened by…

World Cup 2022 England vs France – Raheem Sterling asks FA to look at him returning to Qatar for quarter-final Football star Raheem Sterling could return to Qatar for the World Cup quarter-final.  According to a source close to Sterling, he has asked the Football Association (FA) to look at him re-joining the England squad. A decision is expected later today. England faces France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.  Sterling left Qatar last Sunday after reports of a break-in at his home in England. He missed England’s 3-0 win against Senegal and it’s unclear if he did return to Qatar.,…

Breaking – Arrests made in Raheem Sterling home break-in Two men have been arrested in connection with the break-in at the home of England footballer Raheem Sterling  – who left the Qatar World Cup to return home to be with his family.  Surrey cops say they are now investigating a second burglary in Oxshott, where Raheem Sterling lives.  The police are looking into whether there were links between the two break-ins.  In a statement, police confirm two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary on 6 December in the Oxshott area. The pair remain in custody. Sterling return to…

Morocco stun Spain winning on penalties Morocco stunned Spain – and the world – when they knocked Spain out of the World Cup, winning 3-0 in a penalty shootout. Morocco now progresses to the quarter-finals. The two teams could not be separated after 120 minutes so the goalless game went to penalties. Spain failed to convert any of the three penalties they took – with Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saving two. Morocco scored their penalties, with Achraf Hakimi stepping up to take the final one that would cement their victory. Morocco benefited from having lots of fans, jubilant and supportive,…

Qatar World Cup 2022 Portugal vs Switzerland – prediction, team news, lineups Cristiano Ronaldo’s Group H-winning Portugal meets Switzerland in the final Round of 16 game of the Qatar World Cup.  Group G runners-up Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday at 19:00. Portugal had a really successful start to their World Cup campaign, needing just a point in the final round of group matches to be certain of topping the group. Portugal now looks to successfully negotiate the last 16 for the first time since 2006, when they finished fourth in Germany.  Portugal must get their team selection spot on…

Qatar World Cup 2022 Morocco vs Spain – prediction, team news, lineups Morocco face Spain in the penultimate World Cup 2022 last-16 battle at 15:00 today. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the quarter-finals, the final last-16 game – Portugal take on Switzerland at 19:00 in the final game of the Round of 16. Spain finished second in Group E, whilst Morocco topped Group F. Morocco have played really well during the group stages, even their goalless draw with Croatia drew applause – who followed that one point up with wins over Belgium and Canada. Morocco are one…

The Leicester City midfielder is yet to play a single minute in Qatar.

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Japan suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat against Croatia.

Qatar World Cup 2022 Brazil vs South Korea – Return of Neymar Brazil’s dazzling performance over South Korea has set a tone for the rest of the World Cup – and the mountain teams need to climb to beat them. Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 and in spectacular fashion, they now face Croatia on Friday for their quarter-final match. The match – the best footballing performance of the tournament so far – has sealed Brazil’s status as World Cup favourites. Richarlison delivered Brazil’s third goal (at the 29-minute mark) that will be long remembered. The goal was a marvel of pin-point…

He missed the last 16 win over Senegal…

England will face France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures: Day 16 Today’s FIFA World Cup fixtures – Watch live on BBC One, ITV or online. ROUND OF 16 Japan vs Croatia (15:00) Brazil vs South Korea (19:00)

The future is now: Jude Bellingham is making the World Cup look easy The Independent says There was a moment during the build-up to England’s second goal that you stopped and realised a 19-year-old from Stourbridge was already becoming one of the most feared midfielders in world football. Jude Bellingham had already beaten Pathé Ciss to a bouncing ball on the edge of his own box, turning a 50-50 challenge into a landslide victory, winning the ball with a downward header that cared not for the boot that might meet it. There was then the way he shrugged off Youssouf…

Raheem Sterling flies back to England after armed break-in at home England star Raheem Sterling has left the England World Cup squad in Qatar and returned to London after armed intruders broke into his home whilst his family were inside. Boss Gareth Southgate confirmed the news after Sunday’s win over Senegal. “Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first,” said Southgate. It is understood the incident happened on Saturday night and that his three young children were in the home when it happened. According to a spokesperson for the player, Sterling was “shaken” by the news…

‘Credit to the boys, our mentality was top from the beginning.’

England vs Senegal – predictions, team news, lineups and starting XI Facts England vs Senegal – what you need to know When is it? England vs Senegal is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, 4 December at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. How can I watch it? England vs Senegal will be show live on ITV and STV in the UK, with coverage beginning at 6pm. A live stream can be found on ITVX or STV Player or through each channel’s website. Previous Next England possible starting lineup: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw; Rice, Henderson,…

Qatar World Cup 2022 fixtures: Day 15 Today’s FIFA World Cup fixtures – Watch live on BBC One, ITV or online. ROUND OF 16 France vs Poland (15:00) England vs Senegal (19:00)

Qatar World Cup 2022: Japan vs Spain – ‘controversial goal and new upset’ Japan Line-Up Formation 3-4-3 12 Gonda 4 Itakura 🟨 22 Yoshida 🟨 3 Taniguchi 🟨 14 Ito 17 Tanaka ⟳ Endo 13 Morita 5 Nagatomo ⟳ Mitoma 11 Kubo ⟳ Doan 25 Maeda ⟳ Asano 15 Kamada ⟳ Tomiyasu Spain Line-Up Formation 4-3-3 23 Simón 2 Azpilicueta ⟳ Carvajal 16 Rodri 4 P Torres 14 Balde ⟳ Albaat 9 Gavi ⟳ Ansu Fati 5 Busquets 26 Pedri 12 Nico Williams ⟳ F Torres 7 Morata ⟳ Asensio 21 Olmo Japan 2-1 Spain Doan (48’minutes) Tanaka (51’minutes) Assists Ito (48’minutes), Mitoma (51’minutes)…

Qatar World Cup 2022 – Germany vs Costa Rica Germany Line-Up Formation 4-2-3-1 1 Neuer 6 Kimmich 15 Süle ⟳ Ginter 2 Rüdiger 3 Raum ⟳ Götze 8 Goretzka ⟳ Klostermann 21 Gündogan ⟳ Füllkrug 19 Sané 14 Musiala 10 Gnabry 13 Müller ⟳ Havertz Costa Rica Line-Up Formation 5-4-1 1 Navas 4 Fuller ⟳ Bennette 19 Waston 6 Duarte 🟨 3 Vargas 8 Oviedo ⟳ Contreras 12 Campbell 5 Borges 17 Tejeda ⟳ Wilson 20 Aguilera ⟳ Salas 11 Venegas ⟳ Matarrita Germany 4-2 Costa Rica Gnabry (10′) Havertz (73′ & 85’) Füllkrug (89’) Assists Raum (10’) Füllkrug (73’)…