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2022 FIFA World Cup
Southgate's bets keep paying off and World Cup quarterfinals await
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are peaking at the right time, and England coach Gareth Southgate's World Cup is going as well as he could ask.
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2022 FIFA World Cup
Giroud makes history, Mbappe stuns as France advance, but will injuries cost them the trophy?
France showed their quality against Poland to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, but miss key players like Kante, Pogba and Benzema.
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Why Mbappe is the best player at this World Cup
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How impressive has Olivier Giroud's career been?
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ASIA ON THE WORLD STAGE
Why Japan hero Ao Tanaka has already forgotten his dramatic winner vs. Spain
Ao Tanaka's winner against Spain will live on in the history of Japanese football -- so why have him and his teammates already forgotten about it?
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A taste of victory: Meet South Korea's two veterans fuelling an appetite for a World Cup upset
South Korea's appetite for an upset in Qatar has been fuelled by two four-time FIFA World Cup veterans. And no, Son Heung-min isn't one of them.
WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS
England, France showdown, Neymar injury watch, Monday's best bets
England and France to meet in the quarterfinals. Will Neymar be fully fit for Brazil's clash against South Korea? Here's the latest from Qatar.
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Argentina are building momentum, but it's nice to have Messi to call on
At times, Argentina seem like work in progress. Leo Messi is in excellent form -- which is good -- but Lionel Scaloni's side still have their flaws.
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More than Croatia, the 'wall of the best 16' could be Japan's biggest obstacle in making history
Physically, Croatia stand in the way of Japan and a maiden FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Mentally, the hurdle will be "the wall of the best 16".
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South Korea must channel the same indomitable spirit as class of 2002 against Brazil
If South Korea are to pull off a massive upset against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup on Monday, they may have to channel the class of 2002.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup fans in Qatar put their own spin on the local dress to support their team
Fans in Qatar for the World Cup are getting creative and wearing custom thobes with their team's colors. Would you wear one?
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USA OUT OF THE WORLD CUP
You can't win a World Cup if you can't score goals, so the USA were doomed
The US always boast about hanging with big teams at the World Cup instead of beating them. For that to change, the USA must score goals.
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The US accomplished a lot in Qatar, but left everyone wanting more
Did the US deserve to make the quarterfinals? No, but they showed that they could, and that potential captivated a wide audience watching back home.
TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Chelsea snub has Inter planning Lukaku loan extension
Chelsea reportedly has no interest Romelu Lukaku returning to the club, so Inter have asked for a loan extension. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Why every club wants to sign Rafael Leao
The Portugal and AC Milan forward is arguably the most-coveted attacking player in the world.
Top Headlines
- FIFA could abandon 3-team groups for 2026 WC
- England beat Senegal to set up clash with France
- England's Sterling ruled out due to 'family matter'
- Golden Boot Mbappe having WC of his 'dreams'
- Giroud passes Henry as France's all-time scorer
- Sancho omitted from Man United training camp
- Reading, Liverpool secure crucial wins in WSL
- Marcelo's son, 13, signs first Real Madrid deal