The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Messi expects hard fight with old rivals Netherlands

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Argentina captain Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni predicted a tough but beautiful encounter with the Netherlands when the sides meet in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022

Lionel Messi relieved as Argentina advance past Australia at World Cup

Argentina are into the quarter-finals in Qatar where they will face the Netherlands

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Harry Kane convinced World Cup goals will flow after late Euros burst

The England striker’s mindset is shaped by his previous tournament experiences and he has eyes only for the next opportunity

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Undercooked Argentina need Julian Alvarez fire with World Cup glory at stake

The Man City forward didn’t start the 2022 Qatar finals in the team but has made himself a crucial part of the line-up alongside Lionel Messi in attack

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Argentina survive high-wire act of hope and fear for one more day

It took everything they had once again but Argentina are into the last eight of the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Harry Kane offers up prayer as England fans in Qatar say 'we can go all the way'

After the last training session before the big game, some of the England players received heartwarming messages from their families and kids on FaceTime

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Gary Lineker in Aaron Mooy wind-up as Celtic star takes centre stage during on air Alan Shearer troll

The Australia international has impressed in Qatar but the World Cup adventure was ended by Argentina.

Daily Record · Dec 3, 2022

Like Southgate, Senegal’s coach sticks to his principles but Aliou Cissé has a trophy

Cissé and his England counterpart have proved adept at blocking out critics back home during the World Cup campaign

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

'What more do you want?' - Virgil van Dijk sets Netherlands challenge ahead of potential Lionel Messi meeting

Virgil van Dijk could face Lionel Messi in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar

Liverpool Echo · Dec 3, 2022

Netherlands teach United States a lesson to reach last eight at Qatar World Cup

For the next few years, the United States football team can look back on a Saturday in Doha as a reference. It was a balmy December evening at the World Cup when Gregg Berhalter's urgent young side was given a good, old-fashioned footballing lesson.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2022