WORLDCUP-TEAMS (QATAR-WORLD-CUP-2022)

WORLDCUP-TEAMS (QATAR-WORLD-CUP-2022)

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates winning the World Cup after beating France in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 football final at the Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022. It was Argentina’s first win after 36 years.

Qatar World Cup: How Lionel Messi ruined my prediction

There was no magic, but the Argentina captain played a pivotal role in beating France

Why Messi’s Argentina won’t win the Qatar World Cup

Mbappe’s France is more organised than Argentina; they win even with a mediocre display

Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) and Julian Alvarez celebrate after scoring against Croatia in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 football semifinal at the Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022. Alvarez scored from a Messi assist. A repeat of that will be required for Argentina to beat France in the final on December 18, 2022.

England coach Southgate to stay on until 2024

English Football Association announce 52-year-old will remain in charge of the team

Going nowhere... England manager Gareth Southgate is to remain in charge of the team.

Croatia proud of 3rd place, expect bright future

We have young players in the team and it is great for us, says coach Dalic

Croatia celebrate after defeating Morocco to win the third place match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

Morocco want to build Arab-African legacy: Regragui

Through experience you get stronger, I hope we learn and grow, says coach

Morocco coach Walid Regragui.

Croatia beat Morocco, finish third in World Cup

Runners-up in 2018, have secured top three finish for second consecutive edition

Croatia's players celebrate after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup third place play-off against Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.

In Messi’s hometown, hope builds ahead of final

His image is everywhere in Rosario, adorning the sides of buildings

Pedestrians walk past a mural depicting Argentine star Lionel Messi near the home where he was born, in Rosario, Argentina.

Spain's Busquets retires from international football

It has been an honour to represent my country and take it to the top, he says

Spain's Sergio Busquets.

France’s Deschamps on cusp of World Cup history

No coach has ever won tournament twice in post-World War II era, can change that tomorrow

France coach Didier Deschamps.

Messi’s ‘Maradona moment’ faces tough French hurdle

Two of football’s super-heavyweights go toe to toe, each seeking a third title

A man passes by a mural depicting Argentine football stars Lionel Messi (left) and late Diego Maradona ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France in Buenos Aires.

France hope for clean bill of health of 3 key players

Defenders Varane, Konate and winger Coman excluded from training due to clod-like symptoms

France players are congratulated by staff member as they leave the pitch after they won the Qatar World Cup semi-final match against Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 14, 2022.

3 more French players sidelined ahead of final

The trio of absentees sparked further fears of a mystery virus in the French camp

France's Ibrahima Konate

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