They have conceded six goals in their last four internationals but now have to find a way to shut out Spain, who fired seven past Costa Rica in their group opener. The No Discrimination captain's armband placed on top of of Gareth Bale's shirt in Wales' dressing room ahead of today's World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between Wales and IR Iran at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Kick-off approaching... "One of the nicest goals I have ever scored" - Richarlison Brazil coach Tite admitted it was a tough call to pick a starting striker, but he was thrilled with the performance of Richarlison after netting both ofthe team's goals in their 2-0 victory against Serbia on Thursday. Richarlison got the nod at number nine ahead of Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Flamengo's Pedro, and after a goalless first half, he was on hand to prod home the opener in the 62nd minute after Vinicius Junior's shot was parried into his path.
"Diego is immortal, he is with us. We not only need to pay tribute but to celebrate also Diego. I would like that from now on, at every World Cup we would take one day to celebrate Diego Armando Maradona, because he made so many people fall in love with our sport, football. I am Italian and an Inter supporter. I am not Argentinian nor a Napoli supporter, and of course Diego made Inter and Italy cry many times, but we love him". Netherlands lead Ecuador at half timeThe half-time whistle has just gone at Khalifa International Stadium, where the Netherlands lead Ecuador 1-0 thanks to a fine Cody Gakpo strike.
That would just be the appetiser, as just 10 minutes later he produced what will be a strong contender for goal of the tournament as he controlled Vinicius' shin-high cross with his left foot, popping it up in the air before acrobatically spinning and volleying it home over his shoulder with his other foot. It was his 19th senior international goal, to go with 88 club goals in his career, and after the match he said he believes it could be his best. "It was a beautiful goal, " he told reporters. "Probably one of the nicest in all of my career.
Iran players sing national anthem at World Cup matchIran's national soccer team sang during the playing of their national anthem at their second World Cup match against Wales on Friday having refrained from doing so in their opening game earlier this week in apparent support of protesters back home. Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly as it played. Iranian authorities have responded with deadly force to suppress protests that have marked one of the boldest challenges to its clerical rulers since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Inside the stadium ahead of the match, a number of supporters had shown support for the protests. A woman with dark red tears painted from her eyes held aloft a football jersey with 'Mahsa Amini - 22' printed on the back - a reference to the 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman whose death while in the custody of morality police two months ago ignited the nationwide protests.
It's the World Cup, it was a tough match… it was one of the nicest goals I have ever scored. " Gareth Bale set to break Wales caps record against IranWales captain Gareth Bale will become their most capped player of all-time when he makes his 110th appearance in their second Group B game against Iran today.
England supporters have used imitation chain-mail armour, plastic helmets and toy weapons as a fancy dress for games for years. But images of some fans dressed as crusaders at Monday's 6-2 win over Iran in the Qatari capital Doha were criticised online, prompting the sport's world governing body to crack down on the costumes. "These costumes in an Arab or Middle Eastern context can be perceived as being offensive so that's the reason for them not being permitted in stadiums, " a FIFA spokesperson said. For many Arabs, the word crusade summons up a painful history of violent invasion by Christians seeking to capture Jerusalem and nearby areas under Islamic rule in the 11th to 13th centuries.
A man standing next to her held a shirt printed with the words 'WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOM', one of the main chants of the protests. World Cup fever at Rhiwbeina Primary School in Cardiff, who are following the Group B match between Wales and Iran. Germany look for great escape against Spain to avoid early exitGermany are facing a second consecutive World Cup first-round exit when they take on Spain on Sunday with coach Hansi Flick working overtime to pick his players up off the floor after their shock 2-1 loss to Japan in their Group E opener.
The draw at means that hosts Qatar, who lost to Senegal earlier today, are officially out of their World Cup. Join Andy for the reaction to the game at Khalifa International Stadium. Valencia scores again to level for EcuadorIt's all square between Netherlands and Ecuador - Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the tournament a short while ago to equalise for the South Americans. There's just under half an hour to go at Khalifa International Stadium. Join Andy for live-text coverage of the action.
FT: Qatar lose again could be knocked out todayIt's all over at Al Thumama, where Senegal have beaten hosts Qatar 3-1, courtesy of goals by Boulaye Dia, Famara Diédhiou and Bamba Dieng. If Ecuador fail to beat the Netherlands in today's second Group A game, the Qataris will be unable to qualify for the last 16. Senegal have moved provisionally level on points with the Ecuadorians and the Dutch, and have significantly boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. (Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Hosts Qatar heading for second straight defeatQatar had given themselves hope against Senegal when Mohammed Muntari's 78th-minute goal cut a 2-0 deficit to 2-1, but the tournament hosts' optimism was short-lived.
Bamba Dieng has re-established the Africans' two-goal advantage, and with time running out at Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar are heading for a second defeat in two. England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in QatarEngland fans will be barred from Friday' match in Qatar against the United States and future World Cup games if they wear crusader replica costumes which are considered culturally insensitive in a Muslim country, FIFA has said.
The four-time champions suffered their earliest tournament exist in more than 80 years in 2018 when they crashed out in the first round and now face a similar scenario in Qatar. Holding a 1-0 lead after a dominant first half, Germany crumbled after the break, allowing Japan to score twice late in the game due to a string of individual mistakes, including from central defender Niklas Suele for the second goal. While most of the discussion prior to their first game had focused on whether Flick would deploy a natural centre forward like Niclas Fuellkrug from the start, Germany's backline has long been a cause for concern and recent results highlight the need for immediate improvement.
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World Cup 2022 summary, Friday 25 November: game and team updates, USMNT and Mexico latest newsUpdate: November 25th, 2022 16:42 ESTWorld Cup 2022 live: Day 6World Cup headlines: Friday, 25 November 2022- Hosts Qatar eliminated after Netherlands and Ecuador draw- Ecuador's Enner Valencia scores third goal of 2022 World Cup- Qataris beaten 3-1 by Senegal earlier today- What do Group A teams need on matchday three? - England will reach last 16 with win over USMNT - join Joe for live coverage- Neymar to miss rest of group stage, Globo reports- Iran boost last-16 hopes with 2-0 win over Wales- Race for the Golden Boot in Qatar- Watch the World Cup live on Fubo (free trial available) Browse our latest World Cup 2022 articles: Qatar make unwanted historyQatar have become the first host nation ever to be knocked out of the World Cup after just two games of the group stage. It ends all square between Netherlands and Ecuador - and Qatar are out! It has ended 1-1 between the Netherlands and Ecuador, with Enner Valencia's second-half leveller preventing the Dutch from qualifying with a game to spare.
The Ecuadorians thought they had levelled just before the break, but Pervis Estupiñán's goal was ruled out for offside. As things stand, the Dutch are going through and Qatar's elimination will be confirmed. Join Andy for live-text coverage of Netherlands vs Ecuador. Netherlands out to book last-16 spot against EcuadorToday's second Group A game, between the Netherlands and Ecuador, will be getting underway shortly - kickoff is at 11am ET/8am PT.
"I'm happy for him. He's probably the least fancied player of the team but he is a fighter and showed yesterday the part of genius that is in him, " Lloris told reporters on Friday ahead of world champions France's Group D game against Denmark. Richarlison's brace took his tally for Brazil to 19 goals from 25 starts and nine in his last seven appearances for the national team, a remarkable strike rate at international level.
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Richarlison has touch of genius, says Tottenham team mate LlorisBrazilian striker Richarlison's spectacular second goal to secure a 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday was a stroke of 'genius' according to his club team mate Hugo Lloris. Richarlison has suffered a stop-start few months since joining the France keeper at Tottenham in July, but for Brazil he is currently unstoppable. His brace against Serbia on his World Cup debut, including a swivelling horizontal volley that screamed into the net, underlined why he is now Brazil's undisputed number nine. France captain Lloris said he was not surprised to see the former Watford and Everton striker submit an early entry for the goal-of-the-tournament reel.
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