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The Latest Breaking News from Doha

Fans' wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar

The World Cup has become a political lightning rod in Qatar

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Camels a common sight for World Cup visitors

Two weeks into the first World Cup in the Middle East, fewer teams are at the tournament and some fans are starting to make long journeys home.

The Independent UK

Memphis Depay's brutal putdown speaks volumes about USA after World Cup 2022 exit

Netherlands booked their place in the quarter-final of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over USA in Doha on Saturday, with clinical finishing from the Oranje ending USMNT's hopes of a last eight spot.

Daily Mirror

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The heart of the World Cup: Doha Metro brings fans together

The Qatari capital’s $36bn underground rail network is a hive of activity – but its construction has carried a human cost

The Guardian - UK

Tireless Modric leading by example at World Cup as Croatia face Japan

Doha (AFP) - Croatia's squad features only a few of the players which led them to the World Cup final in 2018, runners-up to France, but Luka Modric is defying time to be one of those few constants.

AFP

Brazil sweat on Neymar return ahead of South Korea World Cup clash

Doha (AFP) - Brazil head into Monday's World Cup last-16 tie against South Korea preoccupied by the health of the great Pele and with coach Tite wondering whether to recall the Selecao's current number 10 Neymar after an ankle injury.

AFP

Pragmatic style pays off for Van Gaal's Netherlands

Doha (AFP) - Louis van Gaal's Netherlands have been repeatedly criticised for being "too boring" but a clinical counter-attacking display on Saturday saw them pick off the United States to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

AFP

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France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into last eight

Doha (AFP) - France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.

AFP

Now show us the money, says Arnold as gutsy Australia exit World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Coach Graham Arnold made an impassioned plea to the Australian government for money and "a home" after his Socceroos exited the World Cup with a fighting 2-1 loss to Argentina in the last 16 on Saturday.

AFP

Messi stars as Argentina set up World Cup quarter-final date with Netherlands

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi finally scored a goal in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Saturday as he inspired Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia that sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands, who proved too strong for the United States earlier.

AFP

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and help send Argentina into the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday.

AFP

Netherlands 'improving every game' at World Cup after seeing off USA

Doha (AFP) - The Netherlands are growing in confidence at the World Cup and getting better with every game, star forward Cody Gakpo said Saturday after they put some underwhelming group-stage performances behind them to beat the United States and ease into the quarter-finals.

AFP

Berhalter envies Dutch finishing school as USA bow out

Doha (AFP) - United States coach Gregg Berhalter bemoaned his team's failure to convert goalscoring chances after the Americans exited the World Cup on Saturday with a 3-1 last-16 defeat to the Netherlands.

AFP

Netherlands teach United States a lesson to reach last eight at Qatar World Cup

For the next few years, the United States football team can look back on a Saturday in Doha as a reference. It was a balmy December evening at the World Cup when Gregg Berhalter's urgent young side was given a good, old-fashioned footballing lesson.

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AFP

Dutch sweep into World Cup quarters as Messi takes centre-stage

Doha (AFP) - The Netherlands put on a World Cup finishing masterclass to beat the USA 3-1 and advance to the quarter-finals on Saturday as Lionel Messi's Argentina prepared to take on Australia in a David v Goliath showdown.

AFP

Dutch masters end American dream to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Doha (AFP) - A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.

AFP

World Cup lights up to show support for hospitalised Pele

Doha (AFP) - World Cup host nation Qatar showed its support for Pele on Saturday, lighting up buildings with a "Get well soon" message for the Brazil football great.

AFP

England boss Southgate warns 'proud' Senegal pose serious World Cup threat

Doha (AFP) - Gareth Southgate insists England's status as favourites in their World Cup last 16 clash with Senegal means nothing because the African champions will pose a serious threat to his team.

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AFP

Japan's World Cup super-sub Doan aims to sink Croatia

Doha (AFP) - World Cup super-sub Ritsu Doan believes the strength of Japan's bench could prove decisive as they prepare to face 2018 finalists Croatia in the last 16 on Monday.

AFP

Dutch masters into World Cup quarter-finals as USA downed

Doha (AFP) - A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.

AFP

Suarez, Cavani make undignified exits from World Cup stage

Doha (AFP) - The sight of a tearful Luis Suarez hiding his face in his shirt and an enraged Edinson Cavani knocking over a VAR monitor encapsulated Uruguay's sadness and frustration at their World Cup exit.

AFP

Japan have 'heart and courage', not star names, says Croatia's Majer

Doha (AFP) - Croatia midfielder Lovro Majer hailed World Cup surprise package Japan for having "heart and courage" ahead of their last 16 confrontation on Monday.

The Independent UK

Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup

The Three Lions face the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions in the second round on Sunday.

AFP

Poland coach eyes France upset as World Cup springboard

Doha (AFP) - Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz believes his side can go on to lift the World Cup trophy in Qatar if they get past defending champions France in their last-16 tie on Sunday.

AFP

Lloris 'honoured' to equal Thuram as France's most-capped player

Doha (AFP) - Hugo Lloris said Saturday he was "honoured and very proud" at the prospect of equalling Lilian Thuram as France's most-capped player in the World Cup last-16 clash with Poland in Doha.

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