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Previewing the World Cup's round of 16: Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch

The group stage had it all: cheers, tears, penalties, pelvic contusions, VAR-assisted calls that came down to millimeters. Now, the World Cup is onto the knockout round. Here's our guide to the games.

WEKU · Dec 2, 2022

Round of 16 World Cup schedule confirmed after group stages

The group stages produced incredible drama right up until the final minute and the knockout rounds look set to continue the fun

Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022

World Cup last-16 line-up in full: Who has qualified plus kick-off times and knockout fixtures

It's onto the knockout rounds in Qatar for 16 teams after the group stages provided plenty of shock and drama

Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022

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EXPLAINER: Why Japan's World Cup goal was judged valid

The most controversial goal of the World Cup so far was scored by Japan and it eliminated Germany

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Gachaco Opens Swappable Battery Stations At Two Honda Locations In Japan

Gachaco, the Japanese swappable battery consortium, began a pilot swappable battery station program in Tokyo and Osaka that will run through February, 2023.

RideApart · Dec 2, 2022

FIFA produce VAR evidence after controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

Japan's winning goal against Spain has been the subject of major debate due to confusion as to whether the ball was out of play in the buildup

Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022

Fifa defends VAR decision over Japan’s winning World Cup goal against Spain

Ao Tanaka’s strike in the 2-1 win over Spain sparked huge controversy.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

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FIFA finally explain Japan goal vs Spain which knocked Germany out of World Cup

Germany were knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar after Japan beat Spain via a controversial goal with FIFA now offering an explanation for VAR's intervention

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

FIFA finally publish Japan goal video evidence and explain why it was awarded

The decision sparked global debate with the ball seemingly crossing the touchline before Japan's winner

Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022

Mexico legend claims Spain deliberately lost to Japan in controversial World Cup clash

Japan defeated Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday to finish top of Group F - but they now face a difficult tie against 2018 runners-up Croatia

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Ghana v Uruguay World Cup chaos sees players protect penalty spot and Liverpool star booked in tense scenes

Yet more controversy has hit this World Cup and it comes from Ghana's crucial clash with Uruguay

Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022

Qatar TV hosts brutally mock Germany's World Cup exit and OneLove armband protest

Germany protested against FIFA's decision to veto the OneLove armband in November and were knocked out of the World Cup on Thursday after Japan's win against Spain

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Rafael van der Vaart taunts Harry Maguire again - to add to four previous digs at star

Former Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has taken aim at Harry Maguire again following Germany's shock World Cup exit at the hands of Japan on Thursday night

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Germany stars in "s*** mood" as WAGs left waiting for humiliated World Cup flops

Fresh details and reaction to Germany's humiliating World Cup exit at the hands of Japan have emerged - a result that has left some stars mulling over their international futures

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

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Football London · Dec 2, 2022

Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu explains how he stopped Spain duo and makes huge Japan promise

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu helped Japan from the substitutes bench to earn a historic victory over Spain in the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

Schadenfreude addicts, conspiracy theorists and permutations junkies

In today’s Football Daily: Popcorn-gorging brain melters aplenty in Qatar

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain avert heart attack by a whisker, Germany not so lucky

DOHA: For a brief, yet torturously long while last night, both fancy-passers Spain, and a long-lost Germany were exiting the Qatar World Cup. Together. A matter of a mere four minutes, previously immortalized in sport by Bannister and his Everest, the mile run. Thus, it was seemingly like eternity and…

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Qataris mock Germany over World Cup exit following LGBT+ row

Fans showed directions to Doha airport to help the German team leave

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Football London · Dec 2, 2022

FIFA release new angle of controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

Ao Tanaka scored a controversial winner for Japan against Spain on Thursday and the goal essentially knocked Germany out of the World Cup

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022

Japan vs Croatia: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

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Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Maya Yoshida reveals World Cup curse research that saw Japan knock Germany out

Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida did some reading to find some confidence that Japan could progress from a group containing Germany and Spain at the 2022 World Cup

Caixin Global · Dec 2, 2022

World Leaders Pay Respects to Former President Jiang Zemin

Condolence letters have poured in from Russia’s president, the top U.S. envoy to China, and the Singaporean and Japanese prime ministers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

Luis Enrique oblivious to team’s peril during Spain’s ‘collapse’ against Japan

Spain briefly faced World Cup elimination but the coach claims he was entirely focused on their struggles at the Khalifa Stadium

Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022

New angle emerges showing why VAR awarded controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup

Japan beat Spain in their Group E clash thanks to a goal from Ao Tanaka which ended up knocking Germany out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Kai Havertz's awkward pitchside moment minutes after Germany's humiliating World Cup exit

Kai Havertz and Germany's hopes of making an impact at the World Cup are over after their group stage exit with the Chelsea star having to endure a less than ideal moment at full-time

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