FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup: England won't underestimate Wales, says Trippier in clash of neighbours
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England go into the match atop of the group with four points from two matches, while bottom side Wales still have a slight mathematical chance of making the next round. But more than anything, Robert Page's side will look to recover their pride with a win against their neighbours and rivals.
FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica strike late to stun Japan, leave Group E wide open
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In Sunday's first of the four matches, Keysher Fuller took full advantage of a defensive lapse to score in the 81st minute and keep their dream of reaching the last 16 knockout stage alive. Japan failed to maintain the same level of play that fetched them the stunning win over Germany, who face Spain later in the evening.
FIFA World Cup: Mexico can still reach knockout phase, says coach Martino
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Mexico will need to win their last match against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday by a hefty margin to have any chance of progressing to the last 16, reports Xinhua. "As long as there is a possibility [of advancing] we are going to keep fighting," Martino told a post-match news conference. "People were talking about Argentina needing to win tonight, but we needed to win too.
Deschamps praises 'leader' Mbappe after his two goals put France into WC last 16
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Mbappe scored both of France's goals, in the 61st and 86th minute, to beat a combative Danish side and to become the second player to score seven World Cup goals before their 24th birthday after Brazilian legend Pele, reports Xinhua. "Kylian is an exceptional player, he can be decisive, stand out and make a difference.
FIFA World Cup: Win over Mexico 'a weight off our shoulders', says Messi
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The two-time world champions, who lost their opening match against Saudi Arabia 2-1, will be guaranteed of a place in the last 16 if they beat Poland on Wednesday. "We didn't expect to lose the first match and the days leading up to this one were long," Messi said. "We wanted to have the opportunity to change the situation.
FIFA World Cup: Germany cannot afford loss to Spain in crucial match
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Germany's loss to Japan opened the door to the prospect of them catching the first flight back for the second consecutive World Cup and players such as Ilkay Gundogan and Manuel Neuer were apparently not shy in giving their opinions of the defeat in the dressing room after the game.
FIFA World Cup: Mbappe's double helps France qualify for knockout stage after second successive win
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With two successive wins, the first one against Australia (4-1), the French men now lead Group D with six points, leaving Denmark, Australia and Tunisia to fight for the remaining qualifying spot from the group. Australia, which earlier in the day defeated Tunisia 1-0, are on three points while Denmark, which drew their first match against Tunisia, have one point in their kitty from one loss and one draw.
Messi, Fernandez goals guide Argentina to a 2-0 win over Mexico
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On Saturday, in the last match of the day, Argentina, which lost their first match to Saudi Arabia, scored in the 64th minute through Lionel Messi to register their first win and three points. La Albiceleste struck a second time in the match through a gem of a goal from Endo Fernandez with three minutes left for the normal period of play to end.
FIFA World Cup: Poland keep their hopes on track with 2-0 win over Saud Arabia
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Piotr Zielinski gave the Poles the lead in the 39th minute while Robert Lewandowski added the second for his team in the 82nd time. Saudi Arabia, who had rallied from a goal down to pull off a shocking 2-1 win over former champions Argentina, could not repeat the same magic and thus will have to consider the result of the other match taking place on Saturday evening between Argentina and Mexico and accordingly plan for the final match against Mexico.
FIFA World Cup: Australia keep their hopes alive with 1-0 win over Tunisia
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In the Group D match played at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday, Duke produced the only goal of the match in the 23rd-minute strike and helped the Socceroos' to collect their first points of the football showpiece event. Duke, who plays his club football for ?Fagiano Okayama in Japan's second tier, converted Craig Goodwin's left-wing cross which sent the Australian supporters into a celebration mood. The Socceroos' had to withstand some late pressure to secure a win and head into their final Group D clash with Denmark with all to play for.
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