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Croatia stun Brazil on penalties after extra-time drama
Rodrygo and Marquinhos missed from the spot as Brazil crashed out of the World Cup to the 2018 finalists. Earlier, Neymar gave Brazil the lead, before Croatia’s Bruno Petkovic equalized.
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SHOULD HE STAY OR SHOULD HE GO?
Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup?
Gregg Berhalter largely succeeded in his four years in charge of the US and has his players' backing, but will he remain manager in 2023 and beyond?
Gomez urges U.S. Soccer not to rush Berhalter's contract extension
QUARTERFINALS PREVIEW
The eight most important players in the quarterfinals
With just eight teams left at the 2022 World Cup, we keep it simple: these are the eight players who could have a major influence on the quarterfinals, from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to -- you guessed it -- Lionel Messi.
What to know about each team, predictions, schedule and more
With the quarterfinals set, we bring you one key factor and player to know ahead of the matchups, plus predictions.
Hutchison: Messi's World Cup is gathering momentum
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Messi faces tough test vs. Dutch, Neymar nears Pele's record: World Cup daily
It won't matter if the Netherlands beat Argentina or if Brazil oust Croatia, there will be heartbreak. Here's the latest from Qatar.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona eye Dortmund's Moukoko as Real Madrid near Endrick deal
Barcelona could move for Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko after missing out on talented youngster Endrick. Transfer Talk has the latest.
CELEBRATING ENGLAND'S DIVERSITY
The meaning behind Show Racism the Red Card's 'Unofficial England Shirt'Â
Mbappe from 2018 to 2022: The France star is almost the finished article
Four years ago Kylian Mbappe won the World Cup with France, cementing himself as one of the best young players on the planet. Now? He's even better.
How Bellingham has become England's most important player
England midfielder Jude Bellingham is only 19, but his all-round contribution at this World Cup has been sensational.
Top Headlines
- Portugal boss defends Ronaldo: Leave him alone
- Neymar ties Pele's Brazil goal-scoring record
- PSG chief bullish on Messi stay, keen on Rashford
- Southgate denies bust-up led to White WC exit
- Sources: Real, Palmeiras agree deal for Endrick
- England 'ready' to compete for trophies - Lloris
- WC shows Arab manager's worth - Morocco boss
- WSL crowds up 200% on last year - director
- WC chief on worker death: 'Natural part of life'
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Your World Cup 2022 guide to penalty shootouts: best takers left in Qatar, keeper stats, more
As the 2022 World Cup enters the quarterfinals, the chances of a game being decided from the spot increase exponentially. Ryan O'Hanlon breaks down the numbers on how to win a penalty shootout.
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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World Cup 2022: Knockout rounds bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
