France 3-1 Poland : Les Blues secured quarterfinals with incredible performance

france vs poland

France secured a place in quarterfinals by defeating Poland 3-1, where they will face England. Deschamps made many changes to France starting lineup with the likes of Giroud, Mbappe, Griezmann, Dembele, Rabiot, Theo Hernandez, Kounde, Upamecano and Lloris all back in starting spot. This was by far the strongest french lineup in this World Cup. … Read more

Japan vs Croatia : Match preview, team news and possible lineups

japan vs croatia

As the knockout rounds are progressing Croatia will face Japan, as both teams are aiming for the quarterfinals. It was quite a surprise in group E when Japan emerged as the group winners. Regardless to say, they have achieved quite some impressive feats by defeating giants like Germany and Spain. The Samurai Blue have shown … Read more

Netherlands 3-1 USA : Oranjes are through to Quarterfinals

netherlands vs usa

The Netherlands defeated the USA 3-1 to advance to the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals thanks to a sharp attacking display and a narrow escape. Memphis Depay and Daley Blind’s goals gave Netherlands the advantage before halftime, but they were not frightened to let their opposition knock the ball around with little effect. With 14 minutes … Read more

South Korea 2-1 Portugal : Koreans secured knockout spot with an incredible late goal

south korea vs portugal

Hwang Hee-goal chan’s in the 91st minute gave South Korea a 2-1 victory over Portugal and guaranteed them a spot in the 2022 World Cup’s knockout stage. Despite the loss, Portugal still finished first in Group H. Fernando Santos’ team will play the Group G runners-up on Tuesday night in the round of 16, which … Read more

Japan 2-1 Spain : Incredible comeback from Samurai Blues secures knockout round spot

Japan vs Spain

With an incredible comeback in the second half, Japan defeated Spain, won World Cup Group E, and advanced to the round of 16 to play Croatia. Germany will exit the group stage for the second time in a row as a result of Japan’s astonishing victory at Khalifa International Stadium. Germany was the team that … Read more

Croatia 0-0 Belgium : World Cup journey over for Belgium

croatia vs belgium

Belgium was held to a scoreless draw by Croatia on Thursday, which resulted in their elimination from the World Cup. The Red Devils knew a draw against the Croatia in Group F would only be sufficient if Morocco lost to Canada. But in their match, Morocco quickly took the lead with two goals, forcing Belgium … Read more

Australia 1-0 Denmark : Socceroos book their spot in knockout phase

Australia vs Denmark

Australia and France will play in the World Cup’s round of 16 after Australia defeated Denmark 1-0 in their third match of Group D. The Socceroos were left in second place in the section after Mathew Leckie’s game-winning goal in the 60th minute, two points ahead of third-placed Tunisia, which astonishingly defeated France 1-0. For … Read more

Netherlands 2-0 Qatar : Knockout spot secured for Netherlands

netherlands vs qatar

Netherlands defeated Qatar 2-0 to easily advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup. No matter what happened between Ecuador and Senegal, the three-time runners-up knew that defeating the tournament’s hosts would guarantee their place in the knockout rounds. Thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong, Netherlands finished first in … Read more

Ecuador 1-2 Senegal : African champions book their spot in knockout round

Ecuador vs Senegal

Senegal defeated Ecuador 2-1 to clinch a spot in the World Cup’s round of 16. A crucial victory in this winner-takes-all match in Group A was secured by Kalidou Koulibaly’s superb volley 20 minutes from time. By finishing six points behind the Netherlands, they overtake Ecuador for second place. Senegal had a strong first half, … Read more

Brazil 1-0 Switzerland : Late Casemiro strike secure knockout round for Brazil

brazil vs switzerland

With seven minutes left, Casemiro scored his first World Cup goal in a loud Stadium 974 to overcome Switzerland’s resistance and secure Brazil’s spot in the Round of 16. The Swiss team played well defensively, frustrating the five-time world champions, but they finally broke through in the 83rd minute when Casemiro scored the game-winning goal … Read more