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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup last 16

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Bangkok Post

Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Santos

Doha (AFP) - Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday's 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 had been "strategic and nothing more."

AFP

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite World Cup knockout blows

Doha (AFP) - Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

AFP

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Spain warned over 'collapse' ahead of Morocco clash, says Rodri

Doha (AFP) - Spain's Rodri says his country have been warned about suffering another "collapse" when they face Morocco in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.

AFP

Don't write off Ronaldo, warns Shaqiri

Doha (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo may be 37 and without a club but Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, whose team face Portugal in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday, says it would be a mistake to consider him a fading force.

AFP

Record-breaking African teams bounce back from 2018 disappointment

Doha (AFP) - Four years ago Africa was left without a representative in the World Cup last 16 for the first time since the round was introduced in 1986, but the response has been emphatic in Qatar.

AFP

Szczesny stands tall for Poland at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - It hasn't always been this way for Wojciech Szczesny at major tournaments, but Poland largely have their goalkeeper to thank after reaching the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1986.

AFP

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Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland.

AFP

Poland coach savours World Cup knock-out spot after nervy finale

Doha (AFP) - Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said his "heart dropped a beat" as his side squeaked through to the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, with yellow cards almost deciding their fate.

AFP

Senegal's Koulibaly gives World Cup man-of-the-match trophy to deceased Diop's family

Doha (AFP) - Kalidou Koulibaly said he would give the family of late Senegal great Papa Bouba Diop's his man-of-the-match award after firing his country through to the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.

AFP

Senegal book place in World Cup last 16 with 2-1 win over Ecuador

African champions progress to the knockout phase courtesy of captain Kalidou Koulibaly’s second-half winner.

Al Jazeera

Netherlands 2-0 Qatar: Cody Gakpo continues World Cup 2022 scoring run to leave hosts pointless

Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong scored either side of half-time to help the Netherlands cruise into the World Cup last 16 – and ensure Qatar exit their home tournament without a single point.

Evening Standard

Casemiro goal downs Switzerland to take Brazil into World Cup last 16

Doha (AFP) - A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare.

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