Doha: Hajime Moriyasu believes Japan’s progress to the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 can give football in Asia a major boost after the Samurai Blue handed former champions Spain and Germany group stage defeats to progress to the last 16.
Heroic Japan stun Spain to book knockout stage berth
Doha: Japan will play Croatia in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 after Hajime Moriyasu’s side pulled off a dramatic 2-1 come-from-behind win over Spain to top Group E at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.
Al Khor: Germany crashed out of the FIFA World Cup at the group stage for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 win against Costa Rica on Thursday.
Al Rayyan: Romelu Lukaku missed a string of late chances as Belgium crashed out of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday.
Doha: Morocco powered into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for the first time in 36 years on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over eliminated Canada.
Al Rayyan: Paulo Bento does not believe his absence from the sidelines will have a negative impact on his Korea Republic side as they attempt to salvage their hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 against Portugal on Friday.
'Home ground' experience took Australia through, says Arnold
Doha: Graham Arnold credited Australia’s extensive experience of the Qatari conditions for his side’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Wednesday that moved the Socceroos into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Doha: Australia will put their bodies on the line to stop Lionel Messi and spring a surprise against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 last 16, tough-tackling Milos Degenek warned on Thursday.
Doha: Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland.