World Cup 2022 – Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador: Enner Valencia earns point for South Americans...
Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the World Cup before being taken off on a stretcher as Ecuador drew with the Netherlands to leave Group A wide open.
PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead...
Qatar 1-3 Senegal: World Cup hosts eliminated after defeat
Hosts Qatar should not be called a "failure and disappointment" after being eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup, says manager Felix Sanchez.
The Middle Eastern side battled valiantly before Senegal condemned them to a second straight...
World Cup 2022 – Wales 0-2 Iran: Late goals condemn Rob Page’s side to...
Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after a gut-wrenching - but deserved - last-ditch defeat by Iran in Qatar.
Substitute Roozbeh Cheshmi struck from 20 yards nine minutes into stoppage time,...
Brazil 2-0 Serbia: Richarlison scores stunning volley in Brazil win
Richarlison lit up the World Cup with a moment of Brazilian magic as the tournament favourites overcame Serbia's stubborn resistance to open their campaign with an impressive victory.
Brazil had to play a patient game to break down an...
World Cup 2022 – Portugal 3-2 Ghana: Cristiano Ronaldo creates yet another piece of...
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal began their campaign with a thrilling victory over Ghana.
Ronaldo was playing for the first time since his controversial television interview last week and his...
World Cup 2022 – Uruguay 0-0 South Korea: Goalless draw in Group H opener
Nothing could separate Uruguay and South Korea in their World Cup opener in Group H despite plenty of attacking quality on show in Qatar.
In front of a vibrant crowd at the Education City Stadium, the South Koreans frustrated Uruguay...
Switzerland 1-0 Cameroon: Breel Embolo secures Swiss victory in Group G opener but declines...
Switzerland's Breel Embolo scored the only goal against Cameroon - the country of his birth - in a hard-fought World Cup Group G opener.
Embolo refused to celebrate when he finished off a slick Swiss attack shortly after half-time.
The Indomitable...
World Cup 2022 – Belgium 1-0 Canada: Michy Batshuayi fires Red Devils to opening...
Belgium laboured to victory in their opening World Cup game as they were pushed all the way by an outstanding effort from Canada.
Canada dominated large portions of this Group F game but were wasteful in front of goal,...
World Cup 2022 – Spain 7-0 Costa Rica: Ferran Torres scores twice as Luis...
Gavi announced himself on the global stage with a brilliant volley as Spain produced a sparkling passing performance to outclass Costa Rica and start their World Cup in sensational style.
Ferran Torres scored twice in what was a stroll from...
World Cup 2022 – Germany 1-2 Japan: Late Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano goals...
A stunning late comeback from Japan saw four-time winners Germany fall to a shock defeat in their opening World Cup game in Qatar.
Germany dominated a frenetic match for large spells but failed to capitalise on their pressure - before...
