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Who is Africa's greatest World Cup team, and can a squad in Qatar go one better?
ESPN assesses the golden generations that could stake a claim to being Africa's top World Cup team -- until a side reaches the semifinals, anyway.
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D-DAY IN GROUP GAMES
World Cup group-stage deciders: Teams in trouble, surprise packages
Who has surprised so far at the Qatar World Cup, and what drama will the final round of group-stage matches bring? Here's what the data shows.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO ROUND OF 16
World Cup 2022: How every team can reach the round of 16
The group stage at the 2022 World Cup continues, as 16 teams look to win a place in the knockouts. Here's what every nation needs.
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2022 FIFA World Cup
Despite sneaky Ronaldo claiming credit, Fernandes powers Portugal to Qatar knockouts
Bruno Fernandes-led Portugal are a top team at the World Cup, and they may not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who wanted credit for a goal he didn't score.
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Ogden: Portugal means more than Cristiano Ronaldo
Mark Ogden gives his analysis on the 2-0 win over Uruguay in Group H that takes Portugal into the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
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2022 FIFA World Cup
Brazil miss Neymar but advance to knockouts as Casemiro steps up vs. Switzerland
Despite missing Neymar to injury, Brazil were able to clinch their spot in the round of 16 with a game to play in the group stage.
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2022 FIFA World Cup
What does a win like this do for Ghana in the World Cup?
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LISANDRO STEPPING UP AGAIN
Martinez winning over Argentina just as quickly as he's done at Man United
Lisandro Martinez faced plenty of questions when he joined Man United, only to become one of their key cogs. Now he's doing the same with Argentina.
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2022 FIFA World Cup
World Cup's best game so far? Cameroon peg back Serbia after Onana exit
Cameroon were ahead against Serbia, then went behind 3-1 before pegging them back to a draw in a topsy-turvy and incredibly fun game in Group G.
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Why was Cameroon vs. Serbia the best match of the World Cup so far?
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FOOTBALL
TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Kane, Davies top Real Madrid's shortlist
England captain Harry Kane and Canada flyer Alphonso Davies have emerged as post-World Cup targets for Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Why every club wants to sign Portugal and Milan forward Rafael Leao
Portugal and AC Milan forward Rafael Leao is arguably the most-coveted attacking player among the elite clubs in world football. Here's why.
Top Headlines
- FIFA tech confirms Ronaldo did not score header
- Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'
- Premier League winner Toure named Wigan boss
- Song: Onana left out for 'disciplinary reasons'
- Brazil into last 16 with late win vs. Switzerland
- Juve president Agnelli, board resign en masse
- Tite agrees with Neymar: Casemiro best in world
- FA Cup third round draw: Man City host Chelsea
- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule, previews
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