Doha, Nov 26 (EFE).- Poland’s talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski scored his first-ever World Cup goal Saturday as Poland secured a hard-earned 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Qatar. The Barcelona striker pounced on a defensive error by Al Malki in the 82nd minute to fire home Poland’s second of the match. The significance of the … Read more
Doha, Nov 25 (EFE).- Neymar Jr. will miss the rest of Brazil’s group stage matches due to an ankle injury picked up against Serbia, the team’s doctor confirmed Friday. The forward suffered damage to his ankle ligament and will sit out the team’s games against Switzerland and Cameroon, Rodrigo Lasmar told reporters. The Paris … Read more
Doha, Nov 25 (EFE).- Senegal secured a 3-1 victory over Qatar on Friday as the World Cup hosts bagged a consolation goal, their first of the competition so far. A defensive gaffe from Qatar gifted a chance to Boulaye Dia, who was happy to slot the ball away to get the West African team on … Read more
Doha, Nov 25 (EFE).- Iran scored two stoppage time goals to clinch a dramatic victory over Gareth Bale’s Wales in an emotionally-charged Group B encounter in Qatar on Friday. Rouzbeh Cheshmi’s screamer from outside the box in the 8th minute of injury time looked to have sealed victory for Iran but Ramin Rezaeian made it … Read more
Doha, Nov 24 (EFE).- Brazil got their World Cup 2022 campaign off to a great start Thursday, defeating Serbia 2-0 on a pair of goals by Richarlison. The Canarinha, who are chasing a record-extending sixth World Cup title, lead Group G by virtue of better goal difference than Switzerland, who beat Cameroon 1-0 earlier in … Read more
Doha, Nov 23 (EFE).- Ferran Torres scored twice as Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 at the Al Thumama in Doha on Wednesday to start their World Cup campaign with an impressive statement of intent. Costa Rica were totally outclassed by the slick Spaniards, who ed the Central Americans off the pitch, creating chance after chance … Read more
Doha, Nov 23 (EFE).- The German national team covered their mouths for the pre-match photo on Wednesday as the fallout from Fifa’s decision to prohibit the captains of several European national teams competing at the World Cup in Qatar from wearing armbands with the anti-discrimination message “One Love” continued. were taking on Japan in … Read more
Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov 22 (EFE).- Stepping in for the injured Karim Benzema, Olivier Giroud scored twice here Tuesday to power holders 4-1 over Australia in the World Cup 2022 opener for both teams. Giroud, 36, moved into a tie with Thierry Henry for most goals in a shirt as Les Bleus came … Read more
Al Wakrah, Qatar, Nov 23 (EFE).- defender Lucas Hernandez will miss the rest of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he tore his ACL in the team’s opener against Australia, the French national team confirmed on Wednesday. The Bayern Munich player, 26, went down in the ninth minute of Tuesday’s Group D match … Read more
Doha, Nov 22 (EFE).- Christian Eriksen’s Denmark were held to a goalless draw by Tunisia in the opening match of Group D in Doha Tuesday. The North Africans dominated the first hour of the game at the Education City Stadium but were unable to capitalize on their chances against a solid Kasper Schmeichel in goal. … Read more
Doha, Nov 22 (EFE).- Saudi Arabia delivered one of the most stunning results in World Cup history on Tuesday, defeating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opening match in Lusail. The South Americans, who were undefeated in 36 matches and arrived in Qatar as one of the strong favorites to win the competition, … Read more
Doha, Nov 21 (EFE).- The Netherlands edged a close Group A match against Senegal on Monday thanks to two late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen. Gakpo darted into the box to beat Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the ball and head Frenkie de Jong’s cross into the net to break the deadlock in … Read more
