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Southgate's bets keep paying off and World Cup quarterfinals await
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are peaking at the right time, and England coach Gareth Southgate's World Cup is going as well as he could ask.
England fans erupt as the Three Lions go 2-0 up vs. Senegal
TOP HEADLINES
Giroud makes history, Mbappe stuns as France advance, but will injuries cost them the trophy?
France showed their quality against Poland to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, but miss key players like Kante, Pogba and Benzema.
Why Mbappe is the best player at this World Cup
UNITED STATES WC TAKEAWAYS
The US accomplished a lot in Qatar, but left everyone wanting more
Did the US deserve to make the quarterfinals? No, but they showed that they could, and that potential captivated a wide audience watching back home.
You can't go deep in a World Cup if you can't score goals; the USA were doomed
The US boast about hanging with big teams instead of beating them. The main problem is easy to identify.
WORLD CUP VAR REVIEW
Every VAR decision in Qatar analysed
We're analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup.
OLIVIER GIROUD'S GREATNESS
How impressive has Olivier Giroud's career been?
How Giroud surpassed Henry's France goal record
Thierry Henry's reign as France's all-time top scorer was ended by Olivier Giroud. Both are Les Bleus legends.
WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS
Argentina are building momentum, but it's nice to have Messi to call on
At times, Argentina seem like work in progress. Leo Messi is in excellent form -- which is good -- but Lionel Scaloni's side still have their flaws.
Relentless pressure earned Japan two famous wins. Will Croatia be No. 3?
No team had beaten Germany and Spain in the same World Cup until Japan. Can they topple Croatia next?
BRAZIL SEEKING BALANCE
Brazil still tinkering with attacking options
Are Brazil able to field two wingers with a centre-forward and still maintain defensive solidity while they do it?
THE TOE POKE
World Cup fans in Qatar put their own spin on the local dress to support their team
Fans in Qatar for the World Cup are getting creative and wearing custom thobes with their team's colors. Would you wear one?
WORLD CUP DAILY
USA fall short, Argentina avoid upset, England and France on alert
Is there a silver lining to the USA's early exit from the World Cup after such a promising start? Here's the latest from Qatar.
Berhalter: Americans can be proud of their team
Top Headlines
- Golden Boot Mbappe having WC of his 'dreams'
- FIFA not set on 3-team groups for '26 World Cup
- England's Sterling ruled out due to 'family matter'
- Giroud passes Henry as France's all-time scorer
- Neymar to play against S. Korea, barring setback
- US: Missed chances, experience gap were costly
- Political statements affect performance - Wenger
- Marcelo's son, 13, signs first Real Madrid deal
- Hearts-Almeria abandoned due to first-half brawl
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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.
