FIFA World Cup 2022

The U.S. had a bright start to the game but were outsmarted by their opponent and when the U.S. looked close to finding an equaliser, Daley Blind netted Dumfries' low cross to extend the lead for the European side. The Netherlands thus took a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.

At the Ahmed Bin Ali on Saturday, Argentina were able to withstand some last minute Australian attacks to move into the quarter-finals. Australia step up pressure in the last ten minutes of normal time and in injury stoppage time but Argentina survive some key moments to keep their citadel intact and advance into the last eight stage.

Messi sent Argentina on course for victory with a first-half strike, and Julian Alvarez doubled the lead before Craig Goodwin's shot deflected in off Enzo Fernandez, ensuring a dramatic conclusion at Ahmad bin Ali stadium, Xinhua news agency reported. Messi's goal, which came in his 1000th game for club and country, marked the first time he has scored in a World Cup knockout match.

South Korea's thrilling 2-1 win over Portugal on Friday booked their place in the knockout stage, but after the final whistle, the South Korean players still faced a nerve-wracking wait before they could celebrate. The second half of their game kicked off around six minutes before the match between Ghana and Uruguay.

The FIFA+ app includes an augmented reality feature that allows fans to see VAR (Video Assistant Referee) replays and different camera angles. FIFA says that only people who attend live matches will be able to access the FIFA+ Stadium Experience, reports Engadget.

Tite made nine changes to the team that beat Switzerland on Monday but denied he lacked respect against the African side. "We were very wary about the threat posed by Cameroon," Tite said. "They won the match on merit. They played very well vertically.

On Friday at the Education City Stadium, The Koreans took second place in the group behind leaders Portugal who had already qualified for the last 16 round before their match against the South Koreans. Portugal topped the group with seven points, followed by South Korea and Uruguay with four, and Ghana with three.

Vincent Aboubakar headed the match winning goal in stoppage time but his joy immediately turned to disappointment as he was given a second yellow card for taking his shirt off. Cameroon had acquitted themselves well throughout as Bryan Mbuemo shot saw Brazil keeper Ederson, deputising for Liverpool keeper Alisson bring off a superlative save.

The USA are facing doubt over captain Christian Pulisic with a pelvic injury that he suffered in their 1-0 win against Iran on Tuesday night. The Chelsea forward would be a significant loss to the USA, where he has played in a more central role than for his club. The Netherlands have Memphis Depay fully fit, while Cody Gakpo goes into the match after scoring in each of the three group matches.

Japan's shock 2-1 victory over Spain was enough to send the Germans home at the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup, and Kimmich lamented his side's failure on social media, telling TV network Sport 1, "This was the worst day of my career. I'm afraid I'll fall into a hole. It makes you think that these failures are connected to me."