Real are still feeling the impact of a mid-season World Cup – Ancelotti
Real Madrid are still struggling to get back to peak fitness after the domestic season was paused
KEY STATS | Argentina versus Netherlands
This will be the sixth World Cup meeting between the two countries, the first being a 4-0 win for
PREVIEW | Japan’s smash and grab raiders come up against Croatian class
Japan’s sensational smash-and-grab raids at the World Cup have already seen off Germany and Spain,
KEY STATS | Portugal versus South Korea
South Korea are the only Asian country to have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, when they
PREVIEW | We are not in crisis: Belgium’s Timothy Castagne
Belgium’s Timothy Castagne said on Wednesday (November 30) the team was not in crisis after two
KEY STATS | Ecuador versus Senegal
Senegal must win to ensure they earn a place in the last 16, though a draw may be enough if Qatar
ENGLAND – Planning to repeat what they did 1966
England will be taking part in their 16th World Cup since they made their tournament debut in 1950
UNITED STATES – US hope to put World Cup demons behind them in Qatar
The United States have appeared in 10 World Cups. Their best performance was at the inaugural
Argentina fear no one at World Cup, says Messi
Lionel Messi says Argentina to not fear any team at the World Cup but he urged fans to stay calm
$575-million Qatar World Cup stadium opens to fanfare
Qatar inaugurated its first purpose-built stadium for the 2022 World Cup on Thursday, staging a
World Cup expansion to dominate FIFA agenda in Miami
The possible expansion of the 2022 World Cup is poised to dominate discussions when FIFA’s ruling
FIFA must put human rights first: Global pressure groups
FIFA must put human rights at the heart of any decision to increase the number of Middle East
A 48-team Qatar World Cup only possible if Doha agrees: official
Any decision by FIFA to increase the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams will only be made in agreement with
Qatar to scrap controversial exit system for workers: experts
Qatar could agree a deal within a fortnight to abolish its controversial exit visa system which