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From the moment Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup – the one major prize he had lacked – to the moment Roger Federer hung up his tennis racket, 2022 was a remarkable year in sport. FRANCE 24 looks back at all the highlights of the past 12 months.

Gareth Southgate still has his critics despite a record group-stage return. Can the Three Lions silence the doubters?

There's no such thing as curses, right? So why are some England supporters worried about which TV channel shows their last 16 FIFA World Cup match at Qatar against Senegal?

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

Sixteen remaining teams are playing in the knock-out phase of the 2022 men’s football Fifa World Cup in Qatar, among them two African teams – Senegal and Morocco. The knock-out phase in Qatar reminds football fans globally of the unmistakable glass ceiling over Africa at football World Cups.

African nation has produced an array of talent in recent years but must overcome key absentees to succeed in last-16 game

The Liverpool and England midfielder on penalty agony, his winning mentality and ‘feeling a little old’ after six tournaments

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.

There is a buzz in the air of the capital and a real belief the Lions of Teranga can beat the Three Lions

Gareth Southgate has welcomed the spread of goalscorers for England in the World Cup so far, with Harry Kane yet to score but with three assists

We look at the strengths, weaknesses, danger men and tactics of England’s next opponents in Qatar