Play in Groups E and F continues on Sunday after an action-packed opening week 2022 FIFA World Cup.
One of the favorites in Group E — four-time men’s World Cup champion Germany — dropped out 2-1 loss Wednesday in Japan. Germany now have the tall task of facing Spain, who look like they have beaten the world A 7-0 loss Over match Costa Rica.
Canada is playing in its first World Cup since 1986 A tough 1-0 loss against Belgium. On Sunday, they face Croatia A goalless draw against Morocco.
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Target! Croatia led Canada 2-1 before the break
Marco Livaja scored from the top of the box after some sloppy Canada defending to put Croatia ahead in the 44th minute and the 2018 runners-up equalized eight minutes later.
It was the second game Canada had conceded before halftime, with Belgium scoring in the 44th minute of their opener.
Target! Andrej Kramaric joins Croatia
Croatia were knocking on the door and had a goal called back for offside, but in the 36th minute, some clever passing set up Andrej Kramaric on goal and he leveled past Canada goalkeeper Milan Borgen.
Target! Alphonso Davies scores for Canada against Croatia
It took less than two minutes for Canada to take the lead as Alphonso Davies headed home Dajon Buchanan’s cross to beat Dominik Livakovic.
The 22-year-old Bayern Munich man’s goal was Canada’s first at the men’s World Cup, just days after Davies missed a penalty kick in the opener against Belgium.
Canada, Croatia start lineups
One change for each side with kickoff set for 11am ET at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Morocco did not back down. In stoppage time, they doubled the score again through a substitute. Zakaria Abuklal fired a shot into the roof of the goal and Jieche assisted. Courtois was unlikely to stop it. The win was Morocco’s first World Cup win since 1998 and third overall.
Heading into the final round of games, Morocco lead Group F. In prime position to miss the knockout rounds for the first time since 1986.
Belgium is desperate for an answer. Manager Roberto Martínez has been without record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku during this World Cup due to injury.
After more than 70 minutes of pressure on Belgium, Morocco broke through again. This one counts. Abdelhamid Sabry curls a free kick past Courtois as the Al Thumama Stadium erupts in cheers.
Morocco are yet to concede a goal this World Cup and could put themselves in prime position to advance to the Round of 16.
Although Bounou was originally listed on the team sheet as the starting goalkeeper after a strong shutout performance against Croatia, it was El Cajoie between the posts. There is confusion as to why. Morocco FA He announced the change on Twitter After the game was underway.
The Al Toumama Stadium erupted with cheers from the Moroccan fans as Hakim Ziyech scored with a free kick, but video review ruled the goal for an offside call. The teams entered halftime tied at a scoreless tie.
With Morocco under pressure, Courtois wanted to show his feet. The goalkeeper, with the ball at his feet, caught Morocco forward Youssef N-Nessiri off balance as he rushed – a nervous moment from Courtois, but it paid off in the end.
With a win, Belgium will book a place in the round of 16. A draw between the two teams will shift the pressure for the final round of group stage matches.
Belgium (3-4-2-1): Courtois; Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Meunier; D. Hazard, Witzel, Onana, Castagne; E. Hazard, De Bruyne; Batshuayi
Morocco (4-3-3): Munir El Ghazoi; Mazraoui, Saiss, Aguerd, Hakmi; Amallah, Amrabat, Onahi; Boufal, En-Nesyri, Ziyech
Batshuayi had an early chance for Belgium that was saved by Munir El Ghajou, followed by a couple of set piece opportunities.
at FIFA World Cup, the easiest way to advance to the knockout stage is to win. But, most of the time it is not like that.
Enter the World Cup tiebreakers that decide the final 16 teams of the tournament. In the group stage, countries play the other three teams in their groups once. The top two teams with the most points will advance to the knockout round. A win is worth three points, a draw gets one point and a loss gets nothing.
Scooby Axon explains what happens if the teams are tied on points after the final group stage games.
DOHA, Qatar — The American Football Association has removed the Islamic Republic of Iran flag from some of its social media posts in a show of support for the protests in Iran.
A graphic of the World Cup Group B standings posted on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook on Saturday showed a plain green, white and red flag. A banner on the U.S. men’s national team’s Twitter page listing the tournament’s group-stage games was also changed Saturday to display the Iranian flag without the Islamic Republic emblem. After 24 hours, it was switched back to the banner used during the US Soccer match on Sunday afternoon.
The changes ahead of Tuesday’s game against Iran were deliberate, with a U.S. Soccer spokesman saying it was a way to show “support for women fighting for basic human rights in Iran.”
The official Iranian flag can still be seen elsewhere on US Soccer’s social media accounts, including its main web page. The removal of the logo was not a permanent protest, and future posts by American Soccer are expected to use Iran’s official flag. – Nancy Armour
Keischer Buller scored in the 81st minute to give Costa Rica a 1-0 win over Japan on Sunday, with both teams on three points after two games in Group E of the World Cup.
Japan has one group game remaining with Spain, while Costa Rica faces Germany in its final group game. With a win, Japan could have booked a place in the knockout stages after beating Germany 2-1 in their opening game. Costa Rica tried to stay alive after losing their first game 7-0 to Spain. – Associated Press
Japan made a late push against Costa Rica, but goalkeeper Keylor Navas and Costa Rica’s defense put their bodies on the line to preserve the lead.
After a scoreless first half in the dugout, Costa Rica broke through late in the second half. Keeser Fuller shoots from the center of the box. Goalkeeper Shuichi Konda misdirected his dive, and the error cost Japan the opening goal.
Japan made two substitutions at half-time, and adjusted to an attacking 3-4-3 formation. Hiroki Ito enters the game as the third center back and Takuma Asano boosts the attack.
Ko Itagura and Wataru Endo both had their shots blocked in the 50th minute. Defender Francisco Calvo made a lunging save to keep out Endo’s effort to keep the score level.
For Costa Rica, things are going to plan. Los Ticos sit back and prevent Japan from running behind their defense. As for Japan, it will want to make some changes to get a score on the board and keep its Round of 16 hopes alive.
- Possession: Japan 42%, Costa Rica 58%
- Views: Japan 2 (goal 0), Costa Rica 3 (goal 0)
Costa Rica are playing for pride after losing their opening game 7-0 to Spain, while Japan are proving their win over Germany is no fluke.
Japan, which initially pressured Germany, pulled back against Los Ticos and split the possession battle (Japan 44%, Costa Rica 56%). The best attacking effort for Japan came from Ritsu Tone, who drove into the box but his cross was met by goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
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These two European heavyweights had very different experiences in their World Cup debuts. When opened with Spain A 7-0 win Against Costa Rica, Germany were on the wrong end of one of the tournament’s most shocking results, 2-1 loss to Japan. Die Mannschaft are in a precarious position. It must get a result against Spain or avoid getting out of the group stage for a second successive World Cup.
Time: Sunday, November 27 at 2pm ET
Stadium: Al Bad Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Croatia vs. Canada – 11 am
Playing in first World Cup since 1986. Canada put up an inspiring performance Inside 1-0 down to Belgium, who finished third in the 2018 World Cup. Now, Canada must face the 2018 runner-up, Croatia. Canada Coach John Herdman added some bulletin board material “I told (the players) they’re here and we’re going to F Croatia,” he told the Croatians following his team’s defeat on Wednesday. Croatia leaves A 0-0 draw against Morocco.
Time: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. ET
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Belgium vs Morocco – 8am
Morocco were held to a goalless draw against 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia.
Time: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 8 a.m. ET
Stadium: Al Thumama Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Japan vs. Costa Rica – 5 am
After After beating European powerhouse Germany in their World Cup opener, Japan now face a defunct Costa Rica side. 7-0, Spain. With another win on Sunday, Japan can secure its fourth round of 16 qualification in the last six World Cups.
Time: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 5 a.m. ET
Stadium: Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium
How to watch: FS1 and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
