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Doha (AFP) - Defending champions France take on England on Saturday in their World Cup quarter-final.Here are the key battles and tactical challenges:

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Morocco chasing World Cup history against free-scoring Portugal

Doha (AFP) - Morocco head into Saturday's last-eight clash with Portugal knowing they are only one step away from making history as Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, but they face a buoyant opposition fresh from scoring six goals against Switzerland.

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England v France: Four memorable encounters

Doha (AFP) - England and France will face off in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday in a rare clash on the biggest stage.

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France brace for England showdown in World Cup quarters

Doha (AFP) - Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward line-up packed with youthful zest.

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Record-chaser Kane leading England's bid for World Cup glory

Doha (AFP) - Harry Kane is on the brink of becoming England's record goalscorer, but the unselfish star would happily swap that historic landmark for the chance to lead his country to World Cup glory.

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Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16

The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.

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Maguire mockery is 'undeserved' says England's Phillips

Doha (AFP) - England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has backed team-mate Harry Maguire as the much-maligned centre-half prepares for the ultimate World Cup quarter-final test against France on Saturday.

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Sports corruption campaigner highlights match-fixing in football

Doha (AFP) - A US sports corruption expert said Thursday that football ranks alongside tennis in terms of the risk of match-fixing, calling for new "integrity" systems to tackle the problem.

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Argentina hopeful Di Maria, De Paul fit for World Cup quarter-final

Doha (AFP) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Thursday he was optimistic Angel Di Maria and Rodrigo De Paul will be available for their World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.

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Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim’s anti-corruption award winners announced

Ceremony for the Anti-Corruption Excellence award held in Doha for the first time as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup.

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Ronaldo says Portugal 'united' after reported walk-out threat

Doha (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that Portugal were "too united to be broken by outside forces" after it was reported he had threatened to walk out on the squad after being benched against Switzerland.

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Croatia coach hails new generation ahead of Brazil World Cup clash

Doha (AFP) - Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hailed his country's new generation of players just for making it to the World Cup quarter-finals but skipper Luka Modric believes they can pull off a shock result against tournament favourites Brazil.

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Dutch hoping to 'change' memories of 2014 Argentina heartbreak

Doha (AFP) - The Netherlands will be bidding to "change" the memories from their semi-final loss on penalties in 2014 when they face Argentina again at the World Cup on Friday, said forward Memphis Depay.

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Tite defends Brazil World Cup goal celebrations

Doha (AFP) - Brazil coach Tite has hit back at criticism of his players' dancing goal celebrations in their World Cup win over South Korea, dismissing suggestions they showed a lack of respect.

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World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach

Doha (AFP) - Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on Thursday on the eve the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Spain sack Luis Enrique after World Cup flop

Doha (AFP) - Spain sacked coach Luis Enrique on Thursday after the 2010 champions were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco at the last-16 stage, quickly naming his replacement as under-21s boss Luis de la Fuente.

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Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat

Doha (AFP) - The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the World Cup squad after being benched against Switzerland.

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England's Sterling to return to Qatar

Doha (AFP) - England forward Raheem Sterling is to return to the World Cup in Qatar on Friday after spending time in England following a robbery at his home, England's Football Association said on Thursday.

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World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.

Bangkok Post

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Daily Mirror

Qatar prepare 'serious bid' to host 2036 Olympics after success of World Cup

Qatar are reportedly considering making a bid to host the Olympics in Doha, although the competition would again have to take place in winter as per the World Cup

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Brazil goalkeepers in safe hands under Taffarel at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Brazil's current first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker was still a toddler when Claudio Taffarel dived to his left to keep out Daniele Massaro's spot-kick and set up the Selecao's penalty shoot-out win over Italy in the 1994 World Cup final.

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Netherlands v Argentina: Four World Cup classics

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi's bid for a first World Cup continues on Friday when Argentina take on the Netherlands in a hotly anticipated quarter-final in Qatar which is also a replay of some classic matches.

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Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semis

Doha (AFP) - Brazil head into Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar's return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16.

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Novice Scaloni looks to outwit master Van Gaal at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Argentina's Lionel Scaloni is the youngest coach at this World Cup, but the 44-year-old intends to prove his relative inexperience is no obstacle against Louis van Gaal and the Netherlands in Friday's quarter-final.

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