FIFA World Cup 2022: Which was the first WC final decided by a penalty shootout?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which was the first WC final decided by a penalty shootout?

The Hindu  

The 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States was the first final to have been decided by a penalty shoot-out in front of a 90,000-plus crowd at Rose Bowl in Pasadena. 🇧🇷⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/JGN5yW58u3 — FIFA World Cup July 17, 2018 Both Brazil and Italy were looking to lift their fourth World Cup title. As a result, the FIFA World Cup final would be decided on penalties for the first time since its inauguration in 1930. As it turned out, Baggio blasted the ball over the crossbar in a similar fashion to Baresi, spoiling Italy’s hope of winning its fourth World Cup title.

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Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain

The Hindu  

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. Kylian Mbappe …

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador

Firstpost  

In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and storm into the semi-finals. Argentina qualified for the 2024 Copa America semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Ecuador on Friday. In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but goalkeeper …

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There are so many things you can do to …

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Here’s a quiz question: What do the 2022 World Cup final, the 2021 African Cup of Nations final, the 2020 European Championship final and the 2016 Copa America final have in common? “There are so many things you can do to prepare your team for penalties, to train them for penalties, to help your players and team …

Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania 2-1 at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania 2-1 at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — By conceding a goal after just 23 seconds, Italy made the worst possible start to its European Championship title defense. Italy recovered from letting in the quickest goal in the tournament’s 64-year history to beat Albania 2-1 in Dortmund on Saturday in an atmospheric Adriatic derby that immediately threatened an upset. “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the difference …

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed
2 years ago

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed

News 18  

Argentina did manage to get the better of France in the final battle to win the FIFA World Cup for the third time. The French media, following Argentina’s final victory, claimed that Lionel Messi’s second goal should have been disallowed as two substitutes were on the pitch before the ball could cross the goal line. Now, Szymon Marciniak, the referee …

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 seemed to have seen everything till December 17 — late equalisers from wily free-kick routines, bizarre celebrations and players being sent off during penalty shootouts. Kylian Mbappe, who had become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final four years ago, started the comeback. The 23-year-old converted the penalty to become …

'Should that be allowed?': Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal, highlights referees' huge blunder in WC final
2 years ago

'Should that be allowed?': Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal, highlights referees' huge blunder in WC final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina and France played a blockbuster finale at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, which the former won 4-2 on penalties after the match ended tied at 3-3. Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal in FIFA World Cup final The Argentine legend broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, then went to add another …

Watch: How Argentina defeated France in the final to clinch FIFA World Cup title
2 years ago

Watch: How Argentina defeated France in the final to clinch FIFA World Cup title

Firstpost  

FIFA World Cup final: Watch all the goals and the penalty shootout as Argentina beat France to clinch the trophy. Lionel Messi’s long wait for a FIFA World Cup title came to an end on Sunday as Argentina defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout after the final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar ended 3-3 after normal time. I …

Lionel Messi's hometown of Rosario basks in glory after Argentina win World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Lionel Messi's hometown of Rosario basks in glory after Argentina win World Cup 2022

India Today  

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the streets of Rosario, Lionel Messi's hometown, after Argentina won their third World Cup title after beating France, the defending champions, 4-2 on penalties after drawing 3-3 after extra time. Argentina's three goals in the World Cup final against France were all scored by Rosario natives, including Messi, who came up from local …

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France
2 years ago

Argentina win World Cup after penalty shootout victory over France

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He became only the second player in a World Cup final after …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi, playing his final World Cup game, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute before scoring again in extra time, putting Argentina ahead on each occasion in the World Cup final against France. Lionel Messi made the final FIFA World Cup game of his career all the more memorable by scoring a brace in a thrilling, high-scoring final against …

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic
2 years ago

World Cup final 2022: The story of the game as Argentina beat France in classic

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup after …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Twitter hails 'greatest game' as La Albiceleste give Messi dream farewell
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Twitter hails 'greatest game' as La Albiceleste give Messi dream farewell

Firstpost  

Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after the two sides were locked on 3-3 at the end of half-time, with Lionel Messi scoring a brace in his final World Cup game. Argentina ended a 36-year-long wait and ensured talismanic forward Lionel Messi’s dream finally came true as they beat France on penalties in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina beats France on penalties in World Cup Final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina beats France on penalties in World Cup Final

The Hindu  

This surely was the last chance. Transitions the key Transitions had been France’s key to unlocking opponents earlier, but here Messi played the ball to Julian Alvarez on his right, who sent Alex Mac Allister on a dash behind enemy lines, with Aurelien Tchouameni and Jules Kounde chasing like out-of-shape cops running after teenage punks. Mbappe converted despite Emiliano Martinez …

Comebacks, a virus and dastardly antics: The ingredients for a crazy World Cup final
2 years ago

Comebacks, a virus and dastardly antics: The ingredients for a crazy World Cup final

New York Times  

Even before a ball was kicked, the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France had all the ingredients needed to become an all-time classic. The biggest threat to his chances of finally lifting the World Cup trophy was Mbappe, his team-mate at Paris Saint-Germain and one of the potential heirs to his throne as the world’s greatest player. Messi’s …

Photos: Messi and Argentina lift World Cup after win over France
2 years ago

Photos: Messi and Argentina lift World Cup after win over France

Al Jazeera  

Capping off the World Cup career of arguably football’s greatest player, Lionel Messi finally hoisted the trophy after a breathtaking victory over France on penalties. In a battle of the titans at Lusail Stadium on Sunday, Messi scored two goals for the Argentinian side, while Kylian Mbappe carried France with a hat trick, keeping his side in the match right …

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title
2 years ago

Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France in penalty kick shootout for World Cup title

LA Times  

Argentina’s Lionel Messi lifts the trophy after winning the World Cup final match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Sunday. “For us in Argentina, it’s something more.” Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during a shootout at the end of the World Cup final match against France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Sunday. …

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup: Messi’s legacy, Mbappe’s hat-trick
2 years ago

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup: Messi’s legacy, Mbappe’s hat-trick

New York Times  

One of the most exciting World Cup finals of all time was won on penalties by Argentina after Kylian Mbappe had scored a hat-trick to force the shootout. #BBCWorldCup #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/caFYhmWO0a — BBC Sport December 18, 2022 ARGENTINA WINS THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/MGXbMdlj2i — FOX Soccer December 18, 2022 Liam Tharme Mbappe’s extraordinary maturity The extreme talent …

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The sport of football has often seen unique gestures when it comes to celebrations after a goal. Mitchell Duke vs Tunisia Australian forward Duke, after scoring a 23rd-minute header against Tunisia in a group D fixture, made a gesture with his fingers that initially seemed like a variation of video game Fortnite’s ‘Taking the L’ celebration. Lionel Messi vs Netherlands …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits that he changed his penalty technique against Croatia in the semi-final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits that he changed his penalty technique against Croatia in the semi-final

India Today  

Lionel Messi has admitted that he did change his penalty technique for the semi-final against Croatia when he went up against Dominik Livakovic in goal. Messi scored the first goal of the match via a spotkick as the Albiceleste entered the final on the back of a 3-0 win. The Argentina star said he sat down with Geronimo Rulli and …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 6th final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach 6th final

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to help Argentina become the first team to reach the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez registered the game’s first shot on target after 25 minutes, taking a pop from outside the box, which was ably saved by Dominik Livakovic in goal. Alvarez scores Argentina's second …

FIFA World Cup semifinal: Most famous SF matches before Qatar 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup semifinal: Most famous SF matches before Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup, the biggest prize in international football, sees the fight for the coveted crown get even tighter in every knockout stage. Before the two matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are played between Argentina and Croatia, and France and Morocco, respectively, here are five of the most memorable semifinal fixtures played in the tournament: 2018 …

Biggest penalty misses at FIFA World Cup: From Baggio to Messi
2 years ago

Biggest penalty misses at FIFA World Cup: From Baggio to Messi

The Hindu  

England lost 1-2 to France in the last quarterfinal of th FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Saturday after a costly penalty miss from striker and skipper Harry Kane. Here’s a look at some of the most shocking penalty misses in the history of FIFA World Cup:- Roberto Baggio vs Brazil - 1994 World Cup Final - Pasadena, USA FILE …

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final. Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to claim a place in the World Cup final on Sunday. Ivan Perisic failed to catch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez off the line, the counter was sprung, the players hurtled down the …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

FIFA World Cup: Top five goals of the quarterfinals in Qatar 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Top five goals of the quarterfinals in Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup quarterfinals came to an end with Croatia, Argentina, Morocco, and reigning champion France qualifying to the semifinal. | Photo Credit: AP Defending champion France progressed into the World Cup semifinal after a 2-1 win against England. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Wout Weghorst scored a brace against Argentina, but in vain as the Netherlands missed it by …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Line-up: Teams, Schedule And Their Journey to The Last-four
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Line-up: Teams, Schedule And Their Journey to The Last-four

News 18  

And then there were four. Argentina’s Road to the Semis Group Stage Lost to Saudi Arabia 1-2 Beat Mexico 2-0 Beat Poland 2-0 Round-of-16 Beat Australia 2-1 Quarterfinal Beat Netherlands 4-3 On the other hand, Croatia have again produced an impressive campaign after finishing runners-up last time around. Croatia’s Road to the Semis Group Stage Drew With Morocco 0-0 Beat …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Tite Bows Out as Brazil Coach after 'Painful' Exit
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Tite Bows Out as Brazil Coach after 'Painful' Exit

News 18  

Tite confirmed that it was the “end of a cycle” for him as coach of Brazil after the favourites were dumped out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals on penalties by Croatia on Friday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup Croatia battled past tournament favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic’s left-footed equaliser three minutes from the end of extra time drew his side level, breaking Brazilian hearts in Doha’s Education City Stadium. Livakovic parried another Paqueta shot five minutes …

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Croatia has knocked tournament favourites Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals after the score was even after 120 minutes. Through a tense opening half at the Education City Stadium on Friday, there was nothing to separate tournament favourites Brazil and Croatia, with both sides enjoying half chances in …

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout
2 years ago

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout

LA Times  

Brazil’s Marquinhos lies on the ground as Croatia’s player celebrate after the penalty shootout at the World Cup on Friday in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. Five of Croatia’s last six matches at World …

Brazil in penalty shootouts at FIFA World Cup: Records, stats, saves and goals
2 years ago

Brazil in penalty shootouts at FIFA World Cup: Records, stats, saves and goals

The Hindu  

Brazil will face Croatia on Friday in the first quarterfinal of the Qatar World Cup, as it looks to reclaim the world title it last won 20 years ago. Brazil too has a positive record when it comes to FIFA World Cup penalty shootouts, having won three out of the four it has contested. Here are all the penalty shootouts …

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time

Firstpost  

Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. Doha: Achraf Hakimi struck the decisive penalty in a shootout to send Morocco into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Tuesday as the African side stunned Spain after a goalless draw. …

Brazil ease past South Korea, Croatia edge Japan on penalties
2 years ago

Brazil ease past South Korea, Croatia edge Japan on penalties

China Daily  

Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal against South Korea during their round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup at Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2022. While Croatia needed the drama of a penalty shootout against Japan, Brazil cruised past South Korea 4-1. Richarlison started the move which ended with him netting Brazil's third in the 29th …

Brazil ease past South Korea, Croatia edge Japan on penalties
2 years ago

Brazil ease past South Korea, Croatia edge Japan on penalties

China Daily  

Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal against South Korea during their round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup at Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar, December 5, 2022. While Croatia needed the drama of a penalty shootout against Japan, Brazil cruised past South Korea 4-1. Richarlison started the move which ended with him netting Brazil's third in the 29th …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan

News 18  

Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Japan after a tense last-16 clash ended 1-1. Croatia now face either Brazil or South Korea in the last eight and continued midfield icon Luka Modric’s stay at his fourth and likely final World Cup. Japan vs Croatia Match Highlights FIFA World …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Croatia beats Japan 3-1 in penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as Croatia beat Japan 3-1 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the third time after an enthralling 120-minute contest finished deadlocked at 1-1 on Monday. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan in the 43rd minute and Ivan Perisic headed the equaliser 10 minutes after the break but the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Japan 3-1 on penalties to reach quarterfinals; to face Brazil or South Korea in semis
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Japan 3-1 on penalties to reach quarterfinals; to face Brazil or South Korea in semis

The Hindu  

Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Kivakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma, and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Daizen Maeda scored from a well-worked short corner just before the break to give Japan a 1-0 halftime lead over Croatia in their World …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat Japan on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat Japan on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth

India TV News  

Croatia defeated Japan 3-1 on penalties in the first-ever shootout at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals. Interestingly, this was Croatia's third appearance in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Penalty shootout by Japan: 1st: Minamino missed penalty 2nd: Mitoma missed penalty 3rd: Asano scored penalty 4th: Yoshida missed penalty Penalty shootout …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina defeats Australia 2-1, sets up quarterfinal date with Netherlands
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi’s Argentina defeats Australia 2-1, sets up quarterfinal date with Netherlands

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored on his 1,000th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great predecessor Diego Maradona's tournament total and set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands. Seeking a first World Cup at his fifth attempt, the mesmerizing Messi curled the ball low past goalkeeper Mat Ryan from …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Deja Vu- Ghana Miss Penalty Against Uruguay
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Deja Vu- Ghana Miss Penalty Against Uruguay

News 18  

Twelve years since the infamous Luis Suarez handball against Ghana for Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the resulting heartbreaking penalty miss by Asamoah Gyan, history repeated itself as Ghana missed yet another penalty against the South American opposition to earn an early lead in their final Group H fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2022 …

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland 2-0 at Stadium 974 to qualify for round of 16 stage
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Argentina beat Poland 2-0 at Stadium 974 to qualify for round of 16 stage

India Today  

Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored to guide Argentina to a 2-0 win over Poland at Stadium 974. With this win, Argentina topped their group and qualified for the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. ðŸäœðŸä› pic.twitter.com/3kjSLQ8fAf — Selecci³n Argentina ðŸ‡æ🇷 November 30, 2022 In the 10th minute, Messi created an opportunity out of …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan’s stunning 2-1 win vs Germany in pictures
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan’s stunning 2-1 win vs Germany in pictures

The Hindu  

Germany players pose with their hands covering their mouths as they line up for the team photos prior to the match to mark their protest on their captain, Manuel Neuer being denied permission to wear the ‘OneLove’ armband for the Qatar World Cup. Japan's midfielder #08 Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan shock Germany, hand former world champions 1-2 defeat
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan shock Germany, hand former world champions 1-2 defeat

India Today  

Takuma Asano turned hero as Japan notched one of the biggest shocks in FIFA World Cup 2022 with a 2-1 win over Germany thanks to a scintillating second-half comeback in their World Cup Group E match at the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday. However, the second goal never came for Germany despite being the better side in the first half, …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland draw with Mexico
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland draw with Mexico

The Hindu  

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday. The tactical change seemed to work initially as Poland began creating chances and eventually won the penalty which Lewandowski shot low but Ochoa …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Enner Valencia's brace guides Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in opening match
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Enner Valencia's brace guides Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in opening match

India Today  

Enner Valencia's brace helped Ecuador to kick off their FIFA World Cup 2022 with a 2-0 win over the hosts Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday, November 20. While Qatar became just the only third team after Uruguay and Italy to play their first-ever World Cup match as hosts, the Middle East team became the …

FIFA World Cup: Who scored the first goal in the World Cup, WC milestones before Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Who scored the first goal in the World Cup, WC milestones before Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup – a concept first proposed by a French journalist Robert Guerin – has become a unifying spectacle for international football that stages joy, grief, anxiety and every emotion that embellishes the fact that football is more than just a game. 500 – Robert Young Collins, Scotland – 1958 In the 1958 FIFA World Cup, Scotland had a …

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: How many titles have been decided through penalties?
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: How many titles have been decided through penalties?

The Hindu  

If 120 minutes of play is not enough to separate the winner and runner-up, then a match is decided in a penalty shootout in the knock-out rounds. #OnThisDay in 1994: Brazil win #WorldCup Final & dedicate triumph to the late Ayrton Senna – http://t.co/UTSa4bJ5UKpic.twitter.com/DWRA02snS4 — FIFA World Cup July 17, 2014 FIFA - the governing body of world football - …

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