Doha: Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their "totally crazy" 2-1 win against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C opener on Tuesday.
Doha: Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari grabbed the world's attention with his match-winning wonder strike against Argentina on Tuesday but the winger has been a star in Asia for years.
AFC President congratulates Saudi Arabia on stunning opening win
Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Saudi Arabia after the Green Falcons produced one of the biggest upsets of FIFA World Cup history when they defeated Argentina 2-1 to open their Group C campaign in convincing fashion on Tuesday.
Doha: Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat.
Kim Min-jae: Korea Republic's highly rated 'Monster' defender
Doha: Son Heung-min's facial injury has dominated Korea Republic's build-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, but it's a "Monster" at the heart of their defence who could prove just as critical in Qatar.
Poland's Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate
Doha: Robert Lewandowski suffered fresh FIFA World Cup misery as the Poland striker's penalty was saved by Guillermo Ochoa in a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Tuesday.
Al Rayyan: Tunisia held Denmark to a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opener on Tuesday, kicking off their Group D campaign with a strong performance against one of the pre-tournament favourites.
Doha: Japan will be on a mission to show their footballing pedigree when they take on Germany in their opening FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match on Wednesday.
Queiroz proud of IR Iran players despite heavy England defeat
Al Rayyan: Head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed his pride in his players' fighting spirit, despite the Islamic Republic of Iran’s succumbing to a 6-2 loss against England in Group B of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Monday.