‘French didn’t mention this’ – referee hits back in criticism over Argentina goal
The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee
French hearts are broken but future looks bright
France will be heartbroken after losing the World Cup final to Argentina in a penalty shootout but
Proud Morocco want to build African legacy after World Cup run: Regragui
Morocco will leave Qatar proud and happy after becoming the first African or Arabic team to reach
KEY STATS | Morocco versus France
Kylian Mbappe has scored five times in five games, surpassing his goal tally from his previous
KEY STATS | Argentina versus Croatia
Croatia are in their second consecutive World Cup semi-final after losing to France in the 2018
Messi’s Argentina go through on penalties after Dutch comeback
Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout to keep Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream
PREVIEW | Messi’s World Cup chase takes centre stage in quarter-final clash
Lionel Messi’s hopes of winning an elusive World Cup will come up against the tactical scheming of
PREVIEW | Terrifying Brazil near full-strength for Croatia test
Brazil, however, could be even stronger in Friday’s last-eight clash with the 2018 runners-up as
Brazil’s Alex Sandro could miss quarter-final against Croatia: Manager Tite
Brazil’s first-choice left-back Alex Sandro has not fully recovered from injury and is doubtful for
‘No small teams anymore’, FIFA chief hails best group stage
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the group stage of the Qatar World Cup as the “best ever”
PREVIEW | Near full-strength Portugal primed for Switzerland test
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio should be fully
Sublime Brazil crush Korea 4-1 with attacking masterclass
World Cup favourites Brazil produced a performance to delight fans and terrify potential opponents
KEY STATS | Brazil versus South Korea
Brazil go into the knockout stage after group-stage wins over Serbia and Switzerland but they lost
KEY STATS | Japan versus Croatia
Croatia are undefeated in nine of their last 10 World Cup matches, their only loss in that run
Messi helps Argentina past Australia into World Cup quarter-finals
Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina’s 2-1 win over Australia at the
Group stage excels as World Cup just keeps giving – now for the serious bit
The first World Cup hosted by an Arab nation enters its knockout phase on Saturday, but such has
Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over
PREVIEW | Morocco ready to fly African flag high
Morocco will play to win against eliminated Canada in their final World Cup Group F match on
PREVIEW | ‘There is nothing impossible’ says Tunisia coach
Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri’s message to his players on the eve of their daunting World Cup Group D
KEY STATS | France versus Tunisia
France were the first country to qualify for the knockout stages after Saturday’s victory over