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The Next World Cup Will Jump to 48 Teams. Is Bigger Better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world football body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of football’s so-called “little teams” that didn't make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Messi downs Australia and Mbappe burns Cash – the key numbers from the last 16

Portugal completed the quarter-final line-up with a 6-1 dismantling of Switzerland on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

A two-year review, Ashley Cole’s masterclass and pace to burn: How England plan to stop Kylian Mbappe

Gareth Southgate began studying France on the team bus away from the Al Bayt Stadium after the last-16 win over Senegal on Sunday, but England’s preparations for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash had, in truth, got underway two years earlier.

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Hearts star Lawrence Shankland gives detailed insight into Almeria fight and aftermath

Robbie Neilson and his Jambos side headed off to Spain for some training ahead of the second part of the season resuming and they set up a clash with Spanish opposition while in the country.

Edinburgh Live

Australia legend Craig Moore heaps praise on Keanu Baccus and predicts huge future for St Mirren star after World Cup heroics

The Socceroos Hall of Famer wasn't surprised to see the Saints midfielder rise to the occasion in Qatar when taking on some of the world's best players.

Daily Record

Robbie Neilson confirms Callum Paterson Hearts transfer interest as he delivers update

The 28-year-old - capped 17 times by Scotland - has entered the final year of his deal at Sheffield Wednesday and will be free to discuss a pre-contract move elsewhere.

Edinburgh Live

Ian Wright and Gary Neville agree on Cristiano Ronaldo problem amid Lionel Messi World Cup claim

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal's last-16 tie with Switzerland following an outburst over being substituted against South Korea

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Which player has scored the most goals in World Cup knockout games?

Plus: last beating first in the group stage, thrashings in vain and the glory of the one-armed goalscorer

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands vs Argentina lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game

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Evening Standard

Louis van Gaal makes eyebrow-raising Brazil claim ahead of Argentina clash at World Cup

Louis van Gaal typically did not mince his words before Netherlands' World Cup quarter-final clash against one of the tournament favourites, Lionel Messi's Argentina

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe needs ‘special attention’ from England players – Steve Holland

Gareth Southgate’s side take on reigning World Cup champions France in a mouthwatering quarter-final clash on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England hope coach Steve Holland’s knowhow can help shackle Mbappé

Gareth Southgate’s assistant has a history of working out ways to nullify the world’s best players

The Guardian - UK

England have planned for France clash for two years, says Steve Holland ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Special focus has been placed on how to deal with Kylian Mbappe, who has already scored five goals for Les Bleus in Qatar

The Independent UK

Virgil van Dijk sends "chilling" Lionel Messi warning ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina against the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final clash on Friday, with Virgil van Dijk being the man who will attempt to keep him quiet

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Cristiano Ronaldo's £173m wage offer and comparison to Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe deals

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in January and in doing so would obliterate the record for the highest earning footballer in the world

Liverpool Echo

Virgil van Dijk makes 'chilling' Lionel Messi claim ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash

Virgil van Dijk will face Lionel Messi when the Netherlands take on Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday

Daily Record

Borna Barisic in a Celtic shirt would be worth £50m while Peter Lawwell's return is good news - Hotline

Gordon Parks manned the phones and there's plenty of support for France ahead of Saturday's World Cup showdown with England.

Al Jazeera

Which teams have reached the World Cup quarter-finals?

Eight teams have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a series of thrilling round-of-16 matches in Qatar.

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The Guardian - UK

Brazil bring dancing shoes to furrow the brows of Proper Football Men

In today’s Football Daily: Brazil’s moves and Cammy Devlin taking his shot

Evening Standard

Richarlison out to follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps as No9 leads waltzing Brazil into World Cup quarter-finals

After brilliant individual displays from Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi over the weekend, Brazil served up the best team performance so far at the World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi flaw spotted by Louis van Gaal ahead of World Cup quarter final

Lionel Messi's Argentina will face the Netherlands in the quarter finals of the World Cup on Friday but Louis van Gaal believes his side can exploit the star's weakness

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup 2022 Top Goal Scorer: Who Could Win the Golden Boot?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has entered the knockout phase, and one of the top honors players will be competing for is the Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament. The number of assists by a player is considered in the case…

Daily Record

St Mirren striker Jonah Ayunga opens up on World Cup ambition with Kenya after watching Keanu Baccus shine in Qatar

The Buddies striker has been inspired by his teammate to reach the 2026 World Cup with the Harambee Stars.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022: build up to the final last-16 ties in Qatar – as it happened

All the latest news and build-up to the final pair of last-16 matches – Morocco v Spain, Portugal v Switzerland

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s World Cup jersey from 1000th match snared by unused Australia sub

The No10 scored Argentina’s first goal in the round of 16 clash to set up a last-eight meeting with Netherlands

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