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Mark Zeigler: World Cup thoughts: the Euro-centric lineup, the 2026 format, Fox's coverage and more

Some thoughts from afar on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as it heads to the knockout stage:

Tribune News Service

Plenty of spots in Newcastle to watch the Socceroos take on Argentina

Whether you're a casual football fan or lover of the round ball game, there will be no shortage of places in Newcastle for true believers to watch the Socceroos throw everything at Lionel Messi's Argentina side on Sunday morning.

Newcastle Herald

Edu faces Serie A battle in securing Arsenal transfer that completes perfect La Liga redemption

Arsenal must beat Inter Milan as both clubs have been linked with Barcelona's Franck Kessie

Football London

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England World Cup clash with Senegal set to be hit by rare downpour in Qatar desert

England and Senegal could be the first two teams at the World Cup to play in the rain, as Gareth Southgate and Aliou Cisse's sides are expected to experience a downpour during their round-of-16 clash

Daily Mirror

Dom Amore: ‘It tops the Rudy story.’ From his humbling beginning at Fairfield, goalkeeper Matt Turner has risen to the World Cup spotlight with Team USA.

HARTFORD, Conn. — It was playing out like a routine weekday afternoon college soccer match. Fairfield coach Carl Rees decided at halftime it was the right moment to give his athletic, but raw sophomore a chance to play in goal.

Tribune News Service

Alan Shearer delivers damning response to Roberto Martinez on Belgium's World Cup failure

Belgium were eliminated from the World Cup at the first hurdle, with Roberto Martinez's team missing a host of chances against Croatia to exit with just one goal to their name

Daily Mirror

Socceroos World Cup run has made Australia fall in love with football again but for how long?

The game has been here before and progress has largely been squandered. These seedlings cannot be left to wither once more

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Spain have ‘nothing to celebrate’ despite evading path to Brazil, says Luis Enrique

Spain lost to Japan 2-1 but their second-placed finish means a potential quarter-final against Brazil is avoided

The Guardian - UK

Pele reassures fans he is in hospital for ‘monthly visit’ after growing fears over Brazil icon’s health

Football icon Pele has allayed fears over his health in a new social media post to fans on Thursday.

Evening Standard

2022 World Cup Bracket Comes Into Focus as Group Stage Ends

As the group stage comes to an end in Qatar, the knockout bracket are coming into focus. Here are the matchups that have been set.

Sports Illustrated

New Japan goal camera angle finally shows ball didn't cross line as optical illusion explained

Japan's winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate and huge controversy

Wales Online

Eddie Jones brushes off criticism from ‘sad’ Sir Clive Woodward

The 2003 World Cup winner has been a vocal critic of the current England head coach

The Independent UK

Didier Drogba defends Romelu Lukaku after Belgium striker's World Cup 2022 nightmare

Romelu Lukaku is shouldering the blame after Belgium were dumped out of the World Cup at the group stage following his series of misses, but ex-Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba has stuck up for him

Daily Mirror

Hansi Flick left in limbo as Germany fail to find new winning blueprint

The great German teams could raise their games to suit the occasion, but this new side seem to do the polar opposite

The Guardian - UK

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FIFA World Cup: Japan's controversial winner, Roberto Martinez's Belgium farewell among talking points on day 12

One of the most-captivating nights at this World Cup so far features controversy, brilliant football and a unique slice of history. These are the five biggest talking points of the day.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Survives Moment of Disaster—And May Be Better Off for It

La Furia Roja toed the line of a shock World Cup group stage collapse, but instead came away with a seemingly more favorable knockout stage draw.

Bangkok Post

NBTC 'to issue payback ultimatum' on footy rights

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will demand the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) return funds of 600 million baht if it is unable to fulfil an agreement it made involving the World Cup 2022 broadcasting rights, a source said on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Watch: Angry Romelu Lukaku breaks dugout with one punch after Belgium’s early World Cup exit

Romelu Lukaku could not hide his frustration after playing a central role in Belgium’s early elimination from the World Cup in Qatar.

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The Independent UK

Callum Scott Howells: JK Rowling ‘stoking the fire’ as ‘trans rights attacked’

The actor also said it was ‘shameful and disappointing’ that Qatar was hosting the World Cup.

Bangkok Post

Careless Spain get reality check from Japan

DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.

The Independent UK

I’ve got a good heart but I’ve done some stupid stuff, says Jack Grealish

Scoring a tap-in against Iran enable the England man to fulfil a promise to a Manchester City-supporting schoolboy.

The Guardian - UK

‘Very upset’: Flick calls for Germany reboot after humiliating World Cup exit

Germany’s coach said his country would have to ‘do things differently’ if they were to compete for international honours again

Daily Mirror

Luis Enrique admits he had no clue Spain were in danger of World Cup 2022 exit

Luis Enrique's Spain made it through to the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup despite losing to Japan in their final group game, finishing above Germany on goal difference

Daily Mirror

Who Spain will play in the next round of World Cup and when after Japan defeat

The 2010 champions confirmed their place in the last 16 in Qatar despite their defeat to Japan in their final group stage fixture on Thursday as they finished as runners-up in Group E

Daily Mirror

Saving the planet should come ahead of World Cup - yet no world leaders at UN meet

Poaching is also on the rise, as we report today from Uganda. Since 2018 dozens of hippos, giraffes, elephants and lions have been illegally slaughtered in the African country

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