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Wild day sees Japan, Spain survive as Germany exit
Four-time winners Germany are going home after Spain and Japan provided more drama at the World Cup. Meanwhile, it's party time in Morocco! Here's the latest from Qatar.
TOP HEADLINES
Ogden: End of an era for Germany
Germany suffer another group stage humiliation
The four-time world champions fail to reach the knockout rounds for a second consecutive World Cup.
IMPACT SUBS AT THE WORLD CUP
Why are subs scoring more at 2022 World Cup than ever?
Qatar 2022 isn't done with the group stage yet, but substitutes have already scored more goals than they did in the whole of Russia 2018. Why?
WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES
Tactical preview: How the United States, Netherlands match up
The US are in the World Cup round of 16, where they face a win-or-go-home game vs. the Netherlands. Here's what to watch for.
Will Gio Reyna get any game time vs. the Netherlands?
TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Barca want Gundogan to replace Busquets
With Sergio Busquets soon out of contract, Barcelona need a midfield pivot, and Ilkay Gundogan is the perfect fit. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Why every club wants to sign Portugal and Milan forward Rafael Leao
Portugal and AC Milan forward Rafael Leao is arguably the most-coveted attacking player among the elite clubs in world football. Here's why.
ASSESSING THE CONTENDERS
World Cup last 16: Why every team left will, won't win it all
As teams secure places in the World Cup knockout stage, we break down their strengths and weaknesses and assess their chances of lifting the trophy on Dec. 18.
JAPAN, SPAIN ADVANCE
Japan stage dramatic rally to reach round of 16, but are Spain fine with result?
Japan staged a heroic comeback against Spain to win 2-1 and book their place in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
Why Japan's winning goal was awarded by the VAR
Did the ball go out of play before Japan's decisive strike against Spain? Here is why the goal was given.
TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Morocco fans take to the streets after qualifying for the last 16
Top Headlines
- Muller: Germany WC exit 'absolute catastrophe'
- No charges over racist chants towards Vinicius
- Japan stun Spain 2-1 as both reach WC last 16
- Spain: 'Nothing to celebrate' despite WC progress
- Musiala is the future of German football - Flick
- Pulisic: 'I'll do everything' to play vs. Netherlands
- Sources: Pele diagnosed with bronchopneumonia
- Belgium coach Martinez to leave after WC exit
- Suarez refuses to apologise for Ghana handball
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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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Predicting the entire 2022 World Cup, from Qatar vs. Ecuador to the final
We did it after the World Cup draw, but let's go again: Here are our expert predictions for every single game of the 2022 tournament. Let's ride!
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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar knockout bracket, results and fixtures schedule
Check out all the fixtures, results and venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
