France Set Up World Cup Final With Argentina
Holders France stayed on course to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani at Al Bayt Stadium.
Soccer-Messi's World Cup Dream Alive As Alvarez Helps Argentina Cruise Past Croatia Into Final
While all eyes were on Argentina captain Messi and his fifth bid to win the one major trophy eluding him, it was 22-year-old Alvarez who stole the show, earning the penalty before opening his own account at the end of a scintillating 50-metre run.
Modric Seeks To Derail Messi's Bid For World Cup Glory
Messi, now 35, will attempt to fire Argentina into the final for the second time in eight years against the 2018 runners-up.
Body Of Sportswriter Wahl, Who Died While Covering World Cup, Returns To US
Wahl, a former Sports Illustrated sportswriter who moved to the Substack online publishing platform, had been tweeting about the Netherlands-Argentina match on Friday.
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Moroccans Rejoice At Reaching World Cup Last 16
In 1986, the football-obsessed North African nation became the first African or Arab country ever to reach the knockout stages, before many of the current players were born.
Soccer-Japan Roar Back Again To Shock Spain And Top Group
Japan staged their second stunning turnaround of the World Cup to beat 2010 champions Spain 2-1 on Thursday to surge into the last 16 along with their beaten opponents and dump Germany out in one of the greatest nights for the Samurai Blue.
Soccer-Germany Crash Out Of World Cup Despite 4-2 Win Over Costa Rica
Germany finished third in the standings, behind Spain on goal difference, with Japan top following their 2-1 win over the Spaniards.
Mexico Exit World Cup On Goal Difference Despite Beating Saudi Arabia
Second-half goals from Henry Martin and Luis Chavez secured victory for Mexico at Lusail Stadium but they finished third behind Poland after Salem Al-Dawsari's late strike.
Disappointment In Tehran After World Cup Loss To US
There was no replay of the street celebrations last Friday, when people danced after Iran beat Wales.
Germany Keep World Cup Hopes Alive As Morocco Stun Belgium
Elsewhere, 2018 runners-up Croatia crushed Canada 4-1 to eliminate their opponents while Costa Rica claimed a shock win over Japan.
Brazil Grinds To Halt As World Cup Party Starts
City centers in Rio, Sao Paulo and other hubs of Latin America's biggest economy meanwhile turned to ghost towns as Brazil ground to a halt to watch the match.
Soccer-Richarlison Turns On Style As Silky Brazil See Off Serbia
Richarlison has been in fine form when wearing the golden yellow kit of Brazil this year and he opened the scoring with an easy tap-in before doubling the lead with his acrobatic effort.
Soccer-Ronaldo Breaks Record As Portugal Up And Running With Ghana Win
Ronaldo drilled home a penalty in the 65th minute of the Group H encounter to set his side on their way and while Andre Ayew equalised for Ghana.
Favourites Brazil Kick Off World Cup Bid As Ronaldo And Portugal Enter Fray
The Brazilians have arrived in Qatar hoping for a repeat of what happened at the last World Cup held in Asia two decades ago, when they won their fifth title in Japan.
Ronaldo Seeks New Club After Man Utd Exit
The veteran Portugal forward set the stage for his Old Trafford exit last week with an outspoken interview on TalkTV, in which he said he felt "betrayed" by the club and had no respect for new manager Erik ten Hag.
Messi Centre Stage As Argentina, France Begin World Cup Title Bids
After England thumped Iran 6-2 to showcase their title credentials, day three of one of the most controversial World Cups in history will have four matches.
England Launch Bid For World Cup Glory After Qatar Slump To Defeat
Asian champions Qatar became the first home nation to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory on Sunday, with veteran forward Enner Valencia scoring twice.
Ronaldo Felt 'Provoked' By Ten Hag In Substitution Row
Ronaldo has been a peripheral figure on the field during Ten Hag's first season in charge.
Boosted By Australian Visa, Djokovic 'Flawless' Against Rublev
"I was very happy to receive the news yesterday. It was a relief," the Serbian said after beating Andrey Rublev in the ATP Finals in Turin.
Messi's Argentina And Champions France Jet To World Cup
Messi, 35, has a sackful of trophies but the tournament in Qatar is likely to be his final chance to equal the achievement of fellow Argentine great Diego Maradona, a winner in 1986.
Portugal Target Uruguay Revenge As Group H Favourites
The recent record for Portugal at the World Cup makes for sorry reading, with just a combined three wins in three appearances since reaching the semi-finals in 2006.
Tennis-Garcia Outguns Sabalenka In Texas To Win WTA Finals
Garcia, 29, was ranked outside the top 70 in mid-June but has since won four titles, made the semi-finals of the U.S. Open and will now rise to a career-high number four.
Arsenal Back On Top, Salah Double Lifts Liverpool
Manchester United were blown away 3-1 by an inspired Aston Villa on Unai Emery's bow as boss, while Newcastle moved up to third with a 4-1 victory at Southampton.
Teenager Rune Upsets Djokovic To Win Paris Masters
Rune, 19, became the youngest winner of the Paris tournament since an 18-year-old Boris Becker in 1986 after beating five top-10 players in as many days.
Haney Pummels Kambosos To Retain Undisputed Lightweight Title
Haney now looks set for a fight next with two-time Olympic champion Vasiliy Lomachenko.
Neymar Trial Opens In Barcelona Ahead Of World Cup
Neymar is one of nine defendants on trial on corruption-related charges, among them his parents and their N&N company, which manages his affairs.
La Liga Win Injunction To Freeze 50 Million Euros Of BeIN Assets
A Spanish court placed a temporary hold on the 50 million euros pending a full hearing on the case, according to court documents issued on Monday that AFP has seen.
Ex-French Skater Abitbol 'Feels Punished' For Revealing Abuse
Ex-French skater Abitbol 'feels punished' for revealing abuse
