France head coach Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappe to shine at the World Cup, labelling it “his competition” after the forward excelled in a comeback win over Australia.A number of injures rocked the France squad heading into the finals and they were stunned as Craig Goodwin opened the scoring after nine minutes before rallying to record a 4-1 win.Olivier Giroud scored twice...Full Story »

Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup. Tunisia's Aissa Laidouni reacts to supporters during the World Cup group D soccer match between Denmark and Tunisia, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Coming three hours after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in a shocking ups...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

NEYMAR has been labelled "arrogant" for altering his Brazil kit ahead of the World Cup. The South Americans are seeking to win the competition for a record-extending sixth time in Qatar. Neymar has added an extra star to his Brazil kit ahead of the World Cup They currently have five World Cup wins to their name, meaning they also have five stars on their kit. But Neymar has shared a picture ...Full Story »

Manchester United are interested in Juventus goalkeeper and Polish international Wojciech Szczesny. With David De Gea out of contract at the end of the season, bringing in a new goalkeeper could be a priority for Manchester United. Even if De Gea’s contract is extended, Martin Dubravka was only signed on loan, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Erik ten Hag bring in a number two ...Full Story »

FIFA have reportedly ordered to Belgium remove the word 'love' from the collar of their away strip just days before their World Cup campaign gets underway. It is the second demand that football’s governing body have made today after they threatened team captains with bookings if they choose to wear the OneLove armband in protest at Qatar’s human rights record. Belgium will play the...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has dismissed "rumours" about his fitness and said he is ready to lead Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. There have been suggestions that Messi has been missing parts of training sessions because of an ankle injury but the Paris Saint-Germain forward said he will play against Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. "I'm feeling well," Messi told a news conference on Mond...Full Story »

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after his late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States.Wales’ first World Cup match for 64 years looked like ending in defeat after Timothy Weah rewarded the Americans’ first-half dominance with a clinical 36th-minute strike at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.But Bale was felled in the box eight minutes from...Full Story »

Gareth Bale proved Wales’ saviour as their first match at a World Cup for 64 years ended in a 1-1 draw against the United States.Timothy Weah put the Americans ahead with a clinical strike in the 36th minute of a first half that they dominated from start to finish.Wales seemed to have no answers until the half-time introduction of Kieffer Moore.But time was fast running out when Bale equal...Full Story »

The Netherlands seized the advantage in World Cup Group A as goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen sealed a 2-0 win over African champions Senegal.The Lions of Teranga are missing their talisman, Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane, at this tournament and though they battled hard, could not find a way past the debutant Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert.The win puts the Oranje, three times World Cup f...Full Story »

RAMPANT England announced themselves as serious World Cup contenders - as they equalled their best ever tournament result by demolishing Iran. Bukayo Saka netted a brilliant double after Jude Bellingham’s first international goal had powered England in front. Bellingham, 19, celebrates with Mason Mount Saka is congratulated for his first-half strike Raheem Sterling volleyed home the ...Full Story »

England’s quest for glory in Qatar got off to a dream start as Bukayo Saka’s brace helped Gareth Southgate’s men roar to a 6-2 victory against Iran in their World Cup opener.Having reached the semi-finals four years ago and finished as Euros runners-up last summer, the Three Lions arrived among the favourites despite a six-match winless run and Nations League relegation.England...Full Story »

FOOTIE fans were left stunned by the BBC's decision NOT to broadcast the opening ceremony of the World Cup. Qatar 2022 officially got underway on Sunday afternoon with a glitzy ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha. The national broadcaster eventually cut to their coverage of the opening match but didn't show the ceremony as it went on in the background But unlike tournaments of yesteryear,...Full Story »

An Ecuador fan angered Qatar fans at the World Cup by taunting them A jubilant Ecuador fan has angered Qatar supporters at the World Cup by asking "how much?" The South American side took on the host nation in Sunday's opening match of the tournament, producing a dominant display to win 2-0. After an early goal from Enner Valencia was controversially ruled out for offside by VAR, the former Ev...Full Story »

ENGLAND fans have come up with hilarious ideas to smuggle booze into World Cup games. Qatar U-turned earlier this week and banned alcohol from being sold at all World Cup stadia. Fans suggested bringing in beer hidden by a Coca-Cola sleeve And it means that the ONLY official World Cup site where fans can have a drink will be the Doha city centre official Fan Festival - selling just Budweiser ...Full Story »

Qatar has become the first FIFA World Cup hosts to lose their opening game, but that was not the only major embarrassment as hundreds of spectators seemed to leave the game at halftime. Enner Valencia scored goals in the 16th and 31st minutes as Ecuador defeated the home team 2-0. And for some ticket holders, that was it. By the time the final attendance at Al Bayt Stadium was announced in t...Full Story »

England's line-up for their opening World Cup match against Iran has leaked more than 15 hours before they take to the pitch. Gareth Southgate is expected to go on the offensive and start with a back four rather than a back three, which he has most regularly utilised since taking the job in 2016. Southgate has often plucked for a 3-4-2-1 formation although he did use a back four at times at the...Full Story »

Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in the first opening-game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history. Valencia scored an early penalty and added a well-taken 31st-minute header to give the South Americans a commanding first-half lead as the Qataris looked overcome by the significance of the occasion. "Obv...Full Story »

The 29-year-old wore a tight ripped top showing off her curves with her country's name written on it. Paige Spiranac stunned fans in a USA tight top Credit: Twitter / @PaigeSpiranac Paige posted this selfie recently as she joked that Twitter was going to end Credit: Twitter: @PaigeSpiranac The snap of her has gone viral online amassing 5,000 likes in a matter of hours. She captioned her Twit...Full Story »

IT’S cam-ing home! The Iranian footie team are bound to have the hump after Camilla the psychic camel predicted a decisive win for the Three Lions. Camilla's owners Jenny and Vernon insist she's never wrong Credit: Paul Tonge The Sun on Sunday tasked ‘Mystic Millie’ with predicting the winner of tomorrow’s England vs Iran match. She walked straight over to the St Geor...Full Story »