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Japan looking to make World Cup splash after sinking Germany

Doha (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu was given a surprise shower by a pitch sprinkler on Thursday but it did nothing to dampen his spirits after his team's stunning victory over Germany.

AFP

'Magnificent' Bellingham a World Cup game-changer for England

Doha (AFP) - Jude Bellingham has the potential to become England's World Cup game-changer after the teenage midfielder announced his arrival on the global stage in "magnificent" style.

AFP

US happy underdogs ahead of England World Cup clash: Adams

Doha (AFP) - United States skipper Tyler Adams says his teammates are embracing their underdog status as they chase another World Cup upset against mighty England on Friday.

AFP

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Netherlands draw line under armband protests at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has confirmed his team will not mirror Germany's mouth-covering protest before their second World Cup group game against Ecuador on Friday.

AFP

No Germany player safe after shock World Cup defeat: Flick

Doha (AFP) - Germany manager Hansi Flick warned on Thursday that no member of his starting XI was safe ahead of their crucial weekend clash with Spain after a shock 2-1 loss to Japan.

AFP

Ronaldo and Brazil enter World Cup fray after Swiss win

Doha (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo will aim to put his painful Manchester United divorce behind him at the World Cup on Thursday as Brazil also make their bow following a win for Switzerland in the early kick-off.

AFP

Roger Milla's presence at World Cup shows what Cameroon are missing

Doha (AFP) - The sight of Roger Milla on the pitch before Cameroon lost 1-0 to Switzerland on Thursday only underlined the ineffectiveness of the west Africans' attack in their first match of the Qatar World Cup.

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Qatar travel rules changed before World Cup mean some passengers can't leave the airport

People flying into the Hamad International Airport in the capital of Qatar, Doha, have found themselves unable to leave and not allowed to get the right paperwork

Daily Mirror

Embolo lifts Swiss to win over Cameroon at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Breel Embolo scored against the country of his birth as Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0 to make a winning start to their World Cup campaign on Thursday.

AFP

Qatar must find 'A Game' to avoid World Cup embarrassment, says Sanchez

Doha (AFP) - Qatar coach Felix Sanchez hopes his team can bring their "A Game" against Senegal as the host nation battle to avoid setting an unwanted World Cup record.

AFP

Always confident, Doan nets equalizer

DOHA -- When opportunity knocks, it's best to answer. And answer is precisely what midfielder Ritsu Doan did when he knocked in the crucial equalizer minutes after coming off the bench in Japan's 2-1 victory against the German giants in Qatar on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Asano had vision of victory 'for 4 years'

DOHA -- After the disappointment of not playing in the last World Cup, Takuma Asano scored the winning goal against powerhouse Germany in Group E action Wednesday, securing a huge victory for Japan at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar's World Cup

Less than a month before it is set to host the World Cup final, Lusail City is oddly quiet

The Independent UK

Doha's thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup

A hummus recipe and cashier countertop are the only surviving elements of the original 'Beirut' restaurant, which opened its doors in Qatar in 1960 and has since tracked the capital Doha's metamorphosis from dusty outpost to hosting soccer's World Cup.

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Injured Mane in close contact with Senegal, says Koulibaly

Doha (AFP) - Senegal star Sadio Mane is with his team at the World Cup in spirit if not in body after being ruled out with injury, captain Kalidou Koulibaly said Thursday.

AFP

England captain Kane fit to face USA: Southgate

Doha (AFP) - Gareth Southgate says England captain Harry Kane is fit to face the United States on Friday after his World Cup injury scare.

AFP

Spain will avoid over-confidence trap at World Cup: Asensio

Doha (AFP) - Marco Asensio is confident that Spain will avoid falling into the trap of over-confidence against Germany on Sunday after their opening day hammering of Costa Rica.

AFP

Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

Doha (AFP) - Javier Maluf will quietly put on a shirt worn by Diego Maradona against England, but other fans at the World Cup have more noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of the death of the flawed genius.

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The Guardian - UK

‘A reason to get along’: World Cup jeers turn to cheers from Qatar’s Gulf rivals

Arab teams’ performances have changed the mood among Doha’s recent foes who had refused to share in its excitement

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Shahrani Undergoes Surgery, Saudi Arabia Prepare for Match Against Poland

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday after a collision during his team's World Cup win over Argentina, the national team said. Medical examinations conducted in Doha revealed Al-Shahrani to be in a "stable condition,” said a statement. He was then transferred by medical…

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022, Day 5: The schedule, key players, what to expect

What is in store for Switzerland vs Cameroon, Uruguay vs South Korea, Portugal vs Ghana, and Brazil vs Serbia in Doha?

The Independent UK

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become the latest political flash point at the first World Cup in the Arab world — never mind that neither Israeli or Palestinian national teams are competing in the tournament

The Independent UK

Qatar time difference between UK and US: When are World Cup matches?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

The Guardian - AU

‘Miracle of Doha’: calls for public holiday as Japan’s Samurai Blue put Germany to sword

Victory in World Cup opener sparks street celebrations and banishes painful memories in Doha of failure to qualify for USA 1994

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022 key events: Japan’s stunning win on Day 4 in Qatar

Japan defeats mighty Germany, Spain thrashes Costa Rica, Morocco and Croatia nil all, Belgium scores win over Canada.

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