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Argentina opened the scoring when superstar Lionel Messi netted from long range with his left foot. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Argentina beat Mexico to keep World Cup dreams alive
DOHA — Argentina shutout Mexico 2-0 in Group C to keep their World Cup dreams alive Saturday. Both teams failed to break the deadlock in the first 45 minutes of the match at Lusail Stadium. Argentina opened the scoring when superstar Lionel Messi netted from long range with his left foot. Angel Di Maria provided the assist for the goal in the 64th minute. In the 87th minute, the Albicelestes doubled the lead with a classy close-range shot from Enzo Fernandez. In another Group C clash, Poland defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 for their first win in the World Cup. Second-place Argentina collected three points, one point behind Group C leader Poland. Saudi Arabia are third with three points and Mexico are at the bottom of the group with one point. — Agencies
November 27, 2022

Argentina beat Mexico to keep World Cup dreams alive

France became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 after beating Denmark 2-1 in their World Cup Group D match on Saturday. (Picture: @fifaworldcup_ar)
France become first team to qualify for World Cup round of 16
DOHA — France became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 after beating Denmark 2-1 in their World Cup Group D match on Saturday.Neither of the teams was able to break the deadlock in the first half at Doha's Stadium 974.Les Bleus broke the deadlock when Kylian Mbappe fired from close range, assisted by Theo Hernandez in the 61st minute.After eight minutes, the Danish national team leveled the match with a header from defender Andreas Christensen.In the 84th minute, France took the lead as Mbappe scored again.Earlier in the day, Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 as the goal came from Mitchell Duke in the 23rd minute at Al Janoub stadium in another Group D match.France top standings with six points, three points ahead of second-place Australia while Denmark and Tunisia have so far...
November 26, 2022

France become first team to qualify for World Cup round of 16

American Walker Zimmerman blocked England forward Harry Kane's shot in the six-yard box in the 10th minute at Al Bayt Stadium. (@FIFAWorldCup)
England, US play to goalless draw at 2022 World Cup
DOHA — England played to a goalless draw Friday against the US in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B match. American Walker Zimmerman blocked England forward Harry Kane's shot in the six-yard box in the 10th minute at Al Bayt Stadium. US midfielder Weston McKennie missed a chance to score despite shooting from close range at the opposition's goal in the 25th minute. Chelsea's US-based winger Christian Pulisic's left-footed long shot hit England's crossbar in the 32nd minute. Pulisic wasted another chance with a misplaced header in the 42nd minute. England's Bukayo Saka shot wide in the penalty area in the 44th minute. US goalkeeper Matt Turner tipped the accurate shot of Mason Mount to the corner in the 46th minute and the first half ended without a goal. In the...
November 26, 2022

England, US play to goalless draw at 2022 World Cup

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said that right-back Danilo and forward Neymar faced an ankle injury each and they cannot play against Switzerland on Monday. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Brazil duo Neymar, Danilo to miss Switzerland clash for ankle injuries
DOHA — Brazil will be without Neymar and Danilo in their next FIFA World Cup group match against Switzerland as both players sustained ankle injuries, the Brazilian national football body confirmed on Friday. In a statement by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said that right-back Danilo and forward Neymar faced an ankle injury each and they cannot play against Switzerland on Monday. The players were injured in the Serbia match that Brazil won 2-0 in Group G on Thursday. The South American powerhouse tops Group G on goal difference. Earlier Thursday, Switzerland beat Cameroon 1-0 to come second in the group. Cameroon and Serbia lost their first matches to be in lower ranks. Only the best two teams in each group will qualify for the last...
November 26, 2022

Brazil duo Neymar, Danilo to miss Switzerland clash for ankle injuries

The Netherlands drew with Ecuador 1-1 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup game on Friday. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Netherlands draw with Ecuador 1-1, hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup
DOHA — The Netherlands drew with Ecuador 1-1 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup game on Friday, as the result made hosts Qatar the first team to be eliminated from the tournament. PSV Eindhoven attacker Cody Gakpo's screamer drew early blood for the Netherlands in the 6th minute at Khalifa Stadium. Ecuador forward Enner Valencia's well-placed shot was blocked by the Netherlands goalie Andries Noppert in the 31st minute. Ecuador had another chance to level the score in the 48th minute, as Pervis Estupinan put the ball to the opposition net but referee disallowed the goal due to offside. Valencia scored his third goal in two games by finishing the ball which returned from the opposition goalkeeper Noppert in the 49th minute. He scored the last six goals of Ecuador in the World Cup and...
November 26, 2022

Netherlands draw with Ecuador 1-1, hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup

Qatar narrowed the gap to one with 78th minute thumping header from Mohammed Muntari. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Senegal beat Qatar 3-1, hosts on brink of elimination in World Cup
DOHA — Senegal defeated Qatar 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup's Group A match on Friday, leaving the hosts on the brink of elimination in the tournament. Playing at the Al Thumama Stadium, Senegal broke the deadlock with a close-range finish from Boulaye Dia in the 41st minute. Senegal doubled the lead when Famara Diedhiou rose to put a firm header back across the goal — assisted by Ismail Jakobs in the 48th minute. In the 63rd minute, Almoez Ali attempted to score a goal with a close-range kick, but was denied by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Qatar narrowed the gap to one with 78th minute thumping header from Mohammed Muntari. But Bamba Dieng doubled the lead again just six minutes later, knocking the ball into the net with his right foot. It was the first victory for an African team...
November 25, 2022

Senegal beat Qatar 3-1, hosts on brink of elimination in World Cup

Wales players sink to the turf after Iran's opening goal
Wales in danger of World Cup exit after Iran loss
DOHA — Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after a gut-wrenching last-ditch defeat by Iran in Qatar.Substitute Roozbeh Cheshmi struck from 20 yards nine minutes into stoppage time, before Ramin Rezaeian finished off a counter-attack to seal victory for a revitalized Iran side, who have renewed hope of reaching the knockout stages for the first time in their history.Those were decisive blows to Welsh prospects of victory, which had all but vanished when goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was sent off with four minutes of normal time remaining, following a video assistant referee check, for a reckless challenge on Medhi Taremi.As they did in their opening draw with the United States, Wales started poorly and had the video assistant referee (VAR) to thank...
November 25, 2022

Wales in danger of World Cup exit after Iran loss

Richarlison scored a spectacular volley after controlling the ball in the area as Brazil doubled the gap in the 73rd minute. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Richarlison scores double, inspires Brazil to 2-0 win over Serbia
DOHA — Richarlison guided Brazil to a 2-0 victory over Serbia, scoring a double in their 2022 FIFA World Cup Group G opener Thursday. Brazil were close to scoring the opening goal of the match in the 60th minute as their left-back Alex Sandro fired outside the area, but he hit the crossbar. Two minutes later, Brazil broke the deadlock at Lusail Stadium. Brazilian forward Richarlison finished in the six-yard box following a rebound from Serbian goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. Then Richarlison scored a spectacular volley after controlling the ball in the area as Brazil doubled the gap in the 73rd minute. After his second goal, he was subbed out. In the 81st minute, Brazil could have made it 3-0, but Casemiro hit the bar. So World Cup record champions Brazil secured a 2-0 win to...
November 25, 2022

Richarlison scores double, inspires Brazil to 2-0 win over Serbia

The 37-year-old’s thumping 61st-minute penalty put Fernando Santos’s side ahead in the Group H encounter at Stadium 974 in Doha. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Portugal win 5-goal thriller against Ghana, Ronaldo makes history
DOHA — Portugal toppled Ghana 3-2 in their 2022 FIFA World Cup Group H opener as the victors' star Cristiano Ronaldo went down in history on Thursday. Ronaldo, 37, who was among the scorers in a tough Ghana match, became the first player to score in five FIFA World Cups. The experienced forward previously scored for Portugal in the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo scored against Ghana from a penalty kick in the 65th minute to break the deadlock in the match and set the individual record. In the 73rd minute, Ghana forward Andre Ayew leveled the match. However, Portugal scored two consecutive goals to make it 3-1 then. Joao Felix and Rafael Leao were the scorers for the Portuguese national team. It seemed the job has not finished for Portugal as Osman...
November 24, 2022

Portugal win 5-goal thriller against Ghana, Ronaldo makes history

Uruguay and South Korea played out a goalless draw in their Group H opener at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Uruguay vs South Korea in World Cup Group H ends goalless
DOHA — Uruguay and South Korea played out a goalless draw in their Group H opener at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. In the 18th minute, Uruguay's Federico Valverde made the first major attempt of the match at the Education City Stadium, but his shot went over the bar. Darwin Nunez also failed to steer the ball home three minutes later. South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu saved another important Uruguay attack, which was result of a counter attack in the 26th minute. In the 43rd minute, Uruguay skipper Diego Godin's header to a corner kick came back from left bottom of the crossbar and the first half ended 0-0. Nunez's cross attempt from the last line was saved by the Korean goalkeeper, Kim Seung-Gyu, in the 63rd minute. Nunez missed another good chance as...
November 24, 2022

Uruguay vs South Korea in World Cup Group H ends goalless

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