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World Cup: Morocco's family bonds fuel its historic run

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Most teams at this World Cup have talked about being family.

Los Angeles Times

How have England’s players rated at the World Cup so far?

We have been recording how England’s players have performed during Qatar, so who’s standing out and who’s struggling to make the grade?

The Independent UK

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

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Enjoying the Qatar World Cup? Here is the reality hiding in plain sight

While the football dazzles in Qatar, one of the most dominant controversies in the build-up is now rarely mentioned, reports Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Morocco take over a World Cup that should always have been theirs

Morocco have long tried to host the world’s biggest football tournament but have made themselves the story of this one with their performances in Qatar

The Independent UK

Portugal dismantles Switzerland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals - the first hat trick of this World Cup - to power Portugal past Switzerland 6-1. Ramos was playing in place of star Cristiano Ronaldo who did not start the match.

WEKU

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

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England are this World Cup’s Spurs. Now can they beat its Liverpool?

Gareth Southgate’s team have reached par in Qatar – but defeating the world champions will require something different

The Guardian - UK

Footballers channel our emotions, but the social and political demands they face just aren’t fair

Our organisation represents 65,000 players around the world. Each has the right to speak out on big issues if they choose – or to be silent, says Jonas Baer-Hoffmann of the international professional players’ union

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022: What the Moroccan football team means to its fans

Moroccans are one win away from making history before their last-16 clash against Spain on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

France, Mbappe Are Oozing Greatness Again at This World Cup

The 23-year-old sensation is putting on quite the encore after winning it all four years ago, and Les Bleus have the look of a contender yet again.

Sports Illustrated

France star Kylian Mbappe breaks his silence to discuss Golden Boot chances

The forward has five goals at this World Cup after his double against Poland but claims he is only interested in team glory

The Independent UK

Olivier Giroud might be under appreciated but the numbers don’t lie, he will go down as a great

Even after another brilliant Kylian Mbappe performance at this World Cup, this was a night that belonged to Olivier Giroud.

Evening Standard

England vs Senegal: Gareth Southgate has his closest selection call yet for World Cup tie

Southgate has a number of options to choose from in the roles either side of Harry Kane

The Independent UK

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This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

ABC News

For Lionel Messi's Argentina, football is everything. The Socceroos and Australia are still building their own unique footballing culture

Could Ange-ball vs Arnie-ball be one way in which Socceroos supporters debate the game in the future? One thing is clear, this World Cup has added a layer to Australia's footballing history, writes Daniel Colasimone.

Evening Standard

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland: Swiss qualify for knockouts in another World Cup 2022 thriller

The group stage of this World Cup has been full of entertaining drama - and this final clash between Serbia and Switzerland only underlined that.

Evening Standard

Countdown to England’s World Cup glory begins with FA’s victory clock wound down to zero

Hidden from public view at St George’s Park, the infamous countdown clock, set in 2013 with the aim of England winning this World Cup, has wound down to zero.

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Evening Standard

‘We’re a football dwarf!’: German press react to another early World Cup 2022 exit

After 11 minutes of its final night, after all the twists and turns of its first two rounds of fixtures, Group E at this World Cup appeared to be drifting towards what, right at the start, looked the most likely conclusion.

Evening Standard

Cody Gakpo the standout in a Netherlands side short of masters

The Netherlands may have coasted into the last 16, but they have so far flown under the radar at this World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Declan Rice's transfer claim is refreshing but World Cup timing makes it far from ideal

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: The honesty from Declan Rice over his future is refreshing, but the timing of this World Cup means his admission is far from ideal for West Ham

The Independent UK

A wake-up call or a warning? The big question facing Spain at this World Cup

Spain have shown some of the best football this tournament has seen but the defeat to Japan exposed a team that might not yet be ready to win it

ABC News

FIFA World Cup: Japan's controversial winner, Roberto Martinez's Belgium farewell among talking points on day 12

One of the most-captivating nights at this World Cup so far features controversy, brilliant football and a unique slice of history. These are the five biggest talking points of the day.

Evening Standard

Classy Argentina finally show a true World Cup 2022 statement of intent

Of all the teams that might have needed time to grow into this World Cup, Argentina were not due to be one of them.

Football London

Will Neymar be fit again this World Cup? Injury latest after Brazil star handed major scare

Neymar picked up a damaging injury in Brazil's World Cup opener against Serbia

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