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2022 FIFA World Cup
Brazil dance past South Korea into WC quarterfinals
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Croatia advance 3-1 on penalties
Resilience, not veteran stars, the key to Croatia beating Japan
For the longest time, the likes of Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic have been central to Croatia's greatest moments. Not so in the win over Japan.
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Heartbreak for Japan as Croatia win on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic became a national hero by saving three of Japan's penalties in the shootout to send the 2018 finalists through.
TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: USA's McKennie attracts Tottenham attention
Weston McKennie impressed at the World Cup, and now the Juventus midfielder has the attention of Spurs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Why Bruno Fernandes has been Portugal's best player at the World Cup
Bruno Fernandes was dropped for Portugal's round-of-16 exit at the Euros. At the same stage of this World Cup, he's been the team's key player.
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Do Spain's players match Luis Enrique's desire to take down Morocco?
A game against Morocco means a test of fortitude, mentality and attitude for Spain. But are the players as determined as their coach?
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Morocco's run is no fluke; the secret is team spirit
Many didn't expect Morocco to reach the round of 16, but they will have massive support when they face Spain.
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From amateur football to World Cup, Giroud's rise to becoming France's all-time top scorer
From struggling in lower French leagues to debuting for France at 25 years old, Olivier Giroud is now the country's all-time top scorer.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
African sides break records during FIFA World Cup group stage
Is it too soon for us to be talking about 'progress' for African teams at the World Cup?
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ESPN's alternative African World Cup group stage dream team
What about players who could have represented African nations but instead opted to feature for other international sides at the highest level?
KOLO TOURE
Kolo Toure's the latest African star turned manager, but can he be the best?
Looking at the track records of African star players who became managers, what's in store for new Wigan Athletic boss Kolo Toure?
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ENGLAND INTO THE LAST EIGHT
Echegaray: Bellingham is an absolute star
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England's World Cup starts with formidable France
The next challenge is something they've never done: Beat a major nation in a knockout game away from Wembley.
Top Headlines
- Croatia edge Japan on pens to make WC quarters
- Saka on Mbappe comparison: 'There's only one'
- Portugal coach blasts Ronaldo for sub reaction
- FIFA rejects France VAR protest over nixed goal
- Deschamps bans jewellery after Kounde error
- FIFA charges Uruguay quartet for ref incident
- Sources: Barca to appeal Lewandowski's ban
- England's Sterling exits WC after home invasion
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