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Van Gaal hits out at Dutch critics before USA World Cup clash

Doha (AFP) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal hit back on Friday at the "negative" media coverage of his team at the World Cup as they prepare to face the United States in the last 16.

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Mature tactics help Japan grow up at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Japan were labelled naive when they exited the World Cup four years ago against Belgium.Now their canny tactics have upset Germany and Spain and taken them to the last 16.

AFP

Ghana eye Uruguay revenge, Germany digests shock exit

Doha (AFP) - Ghana bid to avenge an infamous loss by eliminating Uruguay from the World Cup on Friday as shellshocked Germany launched an inquest into the team's stunning early exit.

AFP

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Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

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Inspirational Adams: USA's leader on & off pitch

Doha (AFP) - Christian Pulisic may have the "Captain America" nickname, but there is no doubt about who is the USA's leader at the World Cup.

AFP

Outspoken Van Gaal eyes emotional World Cup run with Netherlands

Doha (AFP) - Louis van Gaal has his sights set on an emotional World Cup run as the outspoken Netherlands coach prepares for Saturday's last 16 clash with the United States.

AFP

Argentina back on track in World Cup roller coaster

Doha (AFP) - It has been a roller coaster ride for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, but after veering off the rails early on, Lionel Messi's team are firmly back on track.

AFP

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World Cup revenge on Ghanaian minds as Uruguay sweat

Doha (AFP) - Uruguay stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are fighting for their World Cup survival while Ghana will have revenge on their minds on Friday.

AFP

Japan coach: I hope we have made Asian football proud

DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that his side's 2-1 win over Spain was a moment that would make Asian football proud.

Bangkok Post

England's Maguire back in fashion after troubled spell

Doha (AFP) - England defender Harry Maguire is finally silencing his critics as the much-maligned Manchester United defender enjoys a welcome renaissance at the World Cup.

AFP

Mueller bemoans 'absolute catastrophe' as Germany exit World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Germany forward Thomas Mueller said his country's second successive first-round exit from the World Cup was an "absolute catastrophe", which team-mate Kai Havertz likened to "watching a horror movie".

AFP

Careless Spain get reality check from Japan

DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.

Bangkok Post

'Guts' bring glory as Japan book last 16 spot

Doha (AFP) - Japan showed they have the "guts" to compete at the World Cup, defender Yuto Nagatomo said Thursday, after the Blue Samurai stunned Spain to advance to the last 16.

AFP

'Total loss of control' a warning for Spain: Luis Enrique

Doha (AFP) - Spain coach Luis Enrique blamed five minutes of "total loss of control" for his team's shock 2-1 defeat by Japan on Thursday, which saw them qualify for the World Cup last 16 second from Group E.

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Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu

Doha (AFP) - Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday.

AFP

Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

Doha (AFP) - Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.

Los Angeles Times

Tata Martino is out, but here is what else Mexico must fix after its World Cup collapse

DOHA, Qatar — No one on the Mexican team in Qatar was alive the last time El Tri went out of a World Cup in the first round. Even Yon de Luisa, the federation's personable president, was just 8 in 1978 when Mexico lost all three of its group games…

AFP

Doha Souq abandons tradition to become World Cup party base

Doha (AFP) - Thousands of Moroccan fans poured into Doha's oldest market on Thursday to celebrate their country's success in becoming the only Arab nation to reach the World Cup second round.

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Christian Pulisic is ‘doing everything in my power’ to play for U.S. vs. Netherlands

DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic learned the U.S. had advanced to the World Cup’s round of 16 by staring at a cellphone in a hospital examination room. Which is odd because it was Pulisic’s goal that had sent the Americans there.

AFP

Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

Doha (AFP) - Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night when four-time champions Germany were eliminated.

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U.S. Soccer star Christian Pulisic is mending, hopes to play in Saturday's match

Pulisic suffered a pelvic injury when scoring the winning goal in the U.S. squad's game against Iran on Tuesday. The victory moved the U.S. team onto a knockout match against the Netherlands.

AFP

Morocco 'aim for the sky' after World Cup advance

Doha (AFP) - Morocco coach Walid Regragui said the Atlas Lions are ready to "aim for the sky" after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in 36 years on Thursday.

AFP

Belgium sent packing from World Cup as Croatia and Morocco progress

Doha (AFP) - Belgium's star-studded team crashed out of the World Cup on Thursday after a goalless draw with 2018 finalists Croatia, who qualified for the last 16 along with Morocco.

AFP

'We can't blame Lukaku' for World Cup exit, says Belgium's Castagne

Doha (AFP) - Belgium should not blame Romelu Lukaku for their World Cup exit despite the striker's misses in the goalless draw against Croatia which sealed their fate on Thursday, said Timothy Castagne.

AFP

Canada proud after World Cup adventure ends in defeat

Doha (AFP) - Canada coach John Herdman said his team would depart the World Cup with heads held high after their tournament ended in a third straight defeat against Morocco on Thursday.

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