Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia

Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.
France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on surprise package Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
FIFA fine Croatia over fans' xenophobic chants

FIFA fine Croatia over fans' xenophobic chants

FIFA on Wednesday sanctioned World Cup quarter-finalists Croatia following abuse by their fans targeting Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan.
Dutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air

Dutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air

Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semis

Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semis

Brazil head into Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar's return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16.
World Cup revenge on Ghanaian minds as Uruguay sweat

World Cup revenge on Ghanaian minds as Uruguay sweat

Uruguay stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are fighting for their World Cup survival while Ghana will have revenge on their minds on Friday.
Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts

Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts

Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare on a dramatic day of action in Qatar on Monday.
Ghana 'not looking back' as Uruguay World Cup grudge match looms

Ghana 'not looking back' as Uruguay World Cup grudge match looms

Ghana say they will not be focused on the pain of their bitter 2010 quarter-final defeat when they face Uruguay once more at the World Cup on Friday.
Cameroon fight back to draw World Cup thriller with Serbia

Cameroon fight back to draw World Cup thriller with Serbia

Cameroon kept their hopes of making the last 16 of the World Cup alive on Monday after fighting back from two goals down to draw a thrilling Group G encounter with Serbia 3-3.
Spain must beat Japan for right knock-out form: Carvajal

Spain must beat Japan for right knock-out form: Carvajal

Dani Carvajal said Spain must try and beat Japan in their final World Cup Group E match, even though a point would clinch qualification for the last 16.
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium

Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium

A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday as the four-time winners kept their World Cup hopes alive, but Belgium are in danger of a group-stage exit after losing to Morocco.
Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16

Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16

Brazil must do without injured star forward Neymar against Switzerland at the World Cup on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to lead Portugal into the last 16 in Qatar.
France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet.
FIFA says 2.95 million World Cup tickets sold

FIFA says 2.95 million World Cup tickets sold

Nearly three million World Cup tickets have been sold, FIFA said Sunday, as the governing body's president revealed the tournament had helped push revenues over the past four years to a record $7.5 billion.
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