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Uruguay held by South Korea in entertaining 0-0 draw

Doha (AFP) – The returning Son Heung-min could not inspire South Korea as the Tigers of Asia started their World Cup Group H campaign with...

Germany’s World Cup silence adds to vocal sporting protests

Paris (AFP) – Germany's World Cup team made a statement by covering their mouths when they lined up for a team photo before losing to...

Japan stunned Germany 2-1, punishing the four-time champions 

The German team covered their mouths for the team photo before the match in a powerful protest against FIFA's decision to ban rainbow-themed armbands.  Germany came...

Tunisia hold Denmark to a goalless draw

Tunisia held Denmark to a goalless draw in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, kicking off their Group D campaign with a strong performance...

‘So, so happy’: Saudis in shock win over Argentina

Riyadh (AFP) – Disbelieving Saudis formed impromptu dance circles and waved the sword-emblazoned national flag from the windows of speeding cars in Riyadh on Tuesday...

France pummel Australia as Giroud equals Henry’s goal-scoring record

Doha (AFP) – Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and...

Poland’s Lewandowski misses penalty in Mexico stalemate

Doha (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski suffered fresh World Cup misery as the Poland striker's penalty was saved by Guillermo Ochoa in a 0-0 draw against...

World Cup organisers under fire over rainbow symbols stance

Doha (AFP) – World Cup organisers faced growing questions Tuesday about whether the rainbow logo can be displayed at the World Cup in Qatar, where...

Netherlands back with a victory over Senegal

Late goals by Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen gave the Netherlands a 2-0 victory over African champions Senegal on Monday as the three-time beaten...

Wales snatched US draw with a late penalty

Al-Rayyan (Qatar) (AFP) – Gareth Bale rescued Wales with a late penalty to snatch a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World...

England crush outclassed Iran as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2

England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in...

England showed their quality in Iran thrashing, says two-goal Saka

Doha (AFP) – Bukayo Saka said England sent a statement of what they can achieve at the World Cup after thrashing Iran 6-2 on Monday...

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