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France became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup as Kylian Mbappe’s double sent them to a 2-1 win over Denmark in Group D.

Adrien Rabiot believes that France’s inexperienced midfield “can be a positive force”, following an impressive showing in the opening fixture against Australia. Didier Deschamps’ defending champions were ravaged ...

A feisty 0-0 tie against World Cup contender England gave the U.S. a chance -- and perhaps the courage -- to advance in the tournament.

Gary Neville believes England simply must give Phil Foden a chance to light up the Qatar World Cup after the Manchester City man played no part against the United States. According to former England defender Neville, pow...

Yunus Musah believes “the whole world will see” the United States’ quality after they held England to a goalless draw at Al Bayt Stadium. England are considered among the favourites for the World Cup, but they were...

Ghosts everywhere. In the stands, where the spectre of Diego Maradona was waving his fists, wondering how Argentina could put in such a vapid performance. On the pitch, where the shadows of Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higu...

Aurelien Tchouameni has rubbished suggestions the France squad is a more harmonious place without Karim Benzema after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds. Didier Deschamps’ side are into the last 16 at Qatar 2022 af...

With the eyes of the footballing world firmly fixed on Argentina this weekend, La Albiceleste claimed what was a crucial 2-0 victory against Mexico on Saturday night. Opening their World Cup adventure with an infamous 2-...

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Lionel Messi was once again Argentina’s saviour with the breakthrough goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico at Lusail Stadium to ignite his side’s World Cup campaign. Poland’s 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia earlier on Satur...

Denmark attacker Jesper Lindstrom believes France’s “crazy team” should reach the final of the World Cup, at the very least. Kylian Mbappe scored twice on Saturday as the World Cup holders became the first team to ...

Casemiro is confident Brazil can get by without Neymar for now as he backed “the star of the team” to get fit in time for the business end of the World Cup. An ankle ligament injury forced Neymar to be substituted la...

Casemiro is wishing the best to Cristiano Ronaldo following his exit from Manchester United, except in games in which they may face off in the near future. United confirmed on Tuesday that a mutual agreement had been rea...

Forest Green Rovers ended non-League Alvechurch's FA Cup hopes with a 2-1 win to book their place in the third round.

Erik ten Hag is doing an “unbelievable job” at Manchester United but the club must continue to strengthen, says their former midfielder Quinton Fortune. The ex-Ajax head coach replaced Ralf Rangnick in the Old Traffo...

After suffering a shock 2-1 defeat to Japan on matchday one, Germany could ideally do with a swift and straightforward response. Unfortunately for them, awaiting Die Nationalelf at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday will be a Spa...

Antoine Griezmann says he is proud to match Zinedine Zidane for assists with France, but credited their World Cup victory over Denmark as a team performance. Kylian Mbappe’s double saw the defending champions book thei...

A legacy has led to success, but not always enough of it.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s seismic interview that culminated in his Manchester United departure was “not in his nature,” according to former team-mate Quinton Fortune. United announced earlier this month they had reached ...

Kylian Mbappe poached a double as France became the first side to clinch a place in the last-16 stage at the Qatar World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark. It took France until just past the hour mark to make a breakthroug...

Argentina can recover from their woeful World Cup start and reach the knockout rounds, says Barcelona boss Xavi. Lionel Scaloni’s side were handed a shock defeat in Group C by Saudi Arabia in their opener, with Lionel ...

Gareth Southgate should rest Harry Kane for England’s final Group B match against Wales, according to former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer. Kane claimed the Golden Boot after scoring six goals in the 2018 World Cup,...