FIFA World Cup

World Cup matches were politics free so fans could enjoy the football – Infantino

The Qatar World Cup kept political messaging away from the football so that fans could enjoy "a little moment of pleasure and joy", FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday.…

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Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last World Cup game

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play his last World Cup game when Argentina take on France or Morocco in Sunday's final in Qatar. Messi lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia…

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Police in France prepare for high-stakes World Cup match with Morocco

Police in France geared up for the country's World Cup soccer semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday, after scuffles which followed last week's Moroccan quarter-final win over Portugal. Some 10,000 police…

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Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia – Scaloni

Argentina will trust their system when they face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals and believe they have worked out how to hurt the 2018 runners-up, coach Lionel Scaloni said…

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Croatia in the way of Argentina’s dream of a World Cup final spot

Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi, came into the World Cup as one of the favourites but they face a big roadblock in the semi-final on Tuesday with 2018 runners-up…

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France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch

After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer superpower to their knees when they face France in the World Cup…

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Van Dijk is one-up over Messi but still rates him best

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk remains wary about the threat Lionel Messi poses when the Dutch go up against Argentina in Friday’s World Cup quarter-finals, even though he came out…

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Female fans feel safe at Qatar World Cup thanks to reduced alcohol consumption

Many supporters were up in arms at the idea of the World Cup taking place in a conservative country like Qatar where the sale of alcohol is highly restricted, but for some female fans it has led to a safer experience…

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Elated England turn thoughts to fearsome France

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France and current tournament top…

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Croatia fear no team in knockout stages, says Modric

Croatia will approach the World Cup knockout stages with no fear because they have the ability to make life difficult for any opponent, captain Luka Modric said on Thursday after…

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Fans brace for politically charged U.S.-Iran match at World Cup

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with…

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Wales may make changes to face ‘beatable’ England, says Page

Wales manager Rob Page believes that despite a disappointing World Cup campaign his side are capable of beating England on Tuesday, hinting that Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey may start…

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Fernandes double fires perfect Portugal through to World Cup last 16

A second half brace from a stunning Bruno Fernandes fired Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday to join France and Brazil, after a 2-0 win that outclassed…

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Late Casemiro strike lifts Brazil 1-0 over Swiss and into last 16

Midfielder Casemiro showed his misfiring strikers how to finish on Monday when he lashed in an unstoppable late shot to give Brazil a 1-0 win over Switzerland that sent them into the…

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Ghana hold off South Korea in five-goal thriller

Mohammed Kudus netted twice as Ghana edged out South Korea 3-2 in a dramatic and fluctuating World Cup Group H game on Monday to stay in contention for the next round. Ghana led 2-0 at…

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Serbia and Cameroon draw 3-3 in game of two quick comebacks

Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to score one goal and set up another as the Indomitable Lions rescued a vital point in a 3-3 draw with Serbia on Monday…

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Germany winger Sane to miss Japan game with knee injury

Germany winger Leroy Sane has suffered a knee injury and will miss their World Cup Group E opener against Japan, the team said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old did not take…

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Making up for lost time: World Cup matches run longer than ever

Matches at the World Cup in Qatar are running longer than at any other tournament after referees were told to account for time-wasting and delays more punctiliously. The four halves…

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Denmark and Tunisia play out first goalless draw at Qatar World Cup

Denmark hit the woodwork in the second half as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Tunisia in their Group D World Cup opener that smouldered and sparked, but never…

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Wales boss Page lauds Bale for point-saving penalty

Wales manager Rob Page hailed Gareth Bale and revealed he had been considering substituting his talisman in the second half of the 1-1 draw with the United States on Monday…

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Arabs shun Israeli media at Qatar World Cup, cooling hopes of a thaw

DOHA (Reuters) -Arab soccer fans at the first World Cup in the Middle East are shunning Israeli journalists in Qatar trying to interview them, illustrating challenges facing wider "warm peace"…

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World Cup draw: Spain v Germany; Messi v Lewandowski; US v Iran

There will be no group of death at the 2022 World Cup but excitement is guaranteed with former champions Spain and Germany pitted against each other while World Footballers Lionel…

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Southgate open-minded about FIFA’s biennial World Cup proposal

England manager Gareth Southgate said he is open-minded about FIFA's proposals to hold the World Cup every two years, though he thought the tournament may lose some of its appeal if it moves…

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COVID-19 chaos looms over World Cup qualifiers

Next week's World Cup qualifying games in Europe and beyond are set to be heavily affected by clubs refusing to release players for international duty, COVID-19 quarantines and travel restrictions.…

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CONMEBOL cancels March World Cup Qualifiers

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has announced its Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches this month have been suspended, with European clubs refusing to release players due to the…

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Qatar World Cup will be played in full stadiums – Infantino

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Cup matches scheduled next year in Qatar will be played in front of full stadiums This was announced by the president of FIFA Gianni Infantino.…

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Qatar World Cup 2022 qualifier draw

ZURICH (Reuters) - World champions France were handed an apparently comfortable draw in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers when they were placed with Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Kazakhstan in European…

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World Cup: Why France can, must and will win the World Cup

FIFA.COm When a team reaches the FIFA World Cup™ Final, it is because they have overcome every obstacle and shown exceptional qualities, and in doing so have turned their dreams of…

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Who will win the cup? Why France must win it? Why Croatia can? Why both will it?

Why should France or Croatia win the World Cup? Will it be France’s solidity which will beat the Croatian mental strength and character? Will it be Croatia’s miraculous collective which…

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World Cup – Croatia beats England to reach final for first time

The Guardian: Croatia have crushed England’s World Cup dream with a 2-1 extra-time victory in their semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. England made a dream start with Kieran…

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