World Cup Teams

Brazil captain Silva admits agony of World Cup exit 09 Dec 2022 - 10:07 pm

Al-Rayyan, Qatar: Brazil captain Thiago Silva said his team's World Cup exit to Croatia on penalties was painful and that he was coming...

Croatia send Brazil packing on penalties 09 Dec 2022 - 09:12 pm

Doha: Croatia knocked hot favourites Brazil out of the World Cup with a 4-2 win in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals...

Morocco want more after giant-killing run to World Cup quarter-final 09 Dec 2022 - 05:22 pm

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Morocco want to make World Cup history on Saturday when they meet Portugal in the quarter-finals, saying they are not...

Sterling back in training for England 09 Dec 2022 - 04:32 pm

Al Wakrah, Qatar: Raheem Sterling was back in training for England on Friday after returning to Qatar ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final...

‘Tournament starts today’ for Dutch in crunch quarters 09 Dec 2022 - 10:10 am

The Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says the Dutch would begin their tournament today as they take on two-time champions Argentina today at...

Stage set for mouth-watering quarter-finals 09 Dec 2022 - 09:58 am

Out of 32 contenders, 24 have been eliminated and the rest are set to begin their do-or-die battles for a spot in the...

Portugal’s Ramos stepping into Ronaldo’s shoes 09 Dec 2022 - 09:56 am

Doha: Goncalo Ramos (pictured) was thrown into the eye of the storm, but it was Portugal’s 21-year-old striker who brought the thunder, blasting...

Fofana backs Mbappe to shine against England 09 Dec 2022 - 09:53 am

As England gear up to take on reigning champions France, in-form Kylian Mbappe is grabbing the spotlight as a main threat for the...

Di Maria’s ‘worst coach’ claim a pity, says Van Gaal 09 Dec 2022 - 09:42 am

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has dismissed claims by Argentina and former Manchester United player Angel Di Maria that he was the worst...

Will they dance? 09 Dec 2022 - 09:36 am

After coach Tite defended his team’s goal celebrations, Brazil are likely to show more dance moves against Croatia and the World Cup favourites...

World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach 08 Dec 2022 - 10:20 pm

Doha: Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on Thursday on...

Maguire mockery is 'undeserved' says England's Phillips 08 Dec 2022 - 07:57 pm

Doha: England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has backed team-mate Harry Maguire as the much-maligned centre-half prepares for the ultimate World Cup quarter-final test against...

Fofana confident Mbappe will have last laugh against England's Walker 08 Dec 2022 - 07:46 pm

DOHA: France midfielder Youssouf Fofana is confident that striker Kylian Mbappe will have the last laugh against England in their quarter-final on Saturday...

England midfielder Phillips ready if needed for France game 08 Dec 2022 - 07:10 pm

Al Wakrah: England midfielder Kalvin Phillips's World Cup debut remained on hold with Declan Rice back in training on Thursday and ready for...

Combative Van Gaal takes on the media in spat over tactics 08 Dec 2022 - 06:44 pm

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal went on the offensive on Thursday, defending his tactics, reputation and past history as he...

Messi or Ronaldo? Football's hottest debate rages on in Qatar 08 Dec 2022 - 06:28 pm

Doha: It may have been a rest day at the World Cup on Thursday but there was no stopping the football discussion that...

Brazil game should be a final, but Croats hungry for more World Cup glory 08 Dec 2022 - 06:07 pm

Al Rayyan: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic wishes their World Cup last-eight clash against five-time world champions Brazil was instead a mouth-watering final but...