Argentina defeat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup

[SalimBhai]

what hopped to Belgium . they used to a very good team

 

[Saj]

Lukaku has missed 3 fantastic chances.

Belgium look like they are heading home.

 

[MenInG]

FULL-TIME
Canada 1-2 Morocco

ALL OVER!

The Morocco bench explodes onto the pitch!

The Atlas Lions are through to the World Cup last 16 for just the second time in their history.

Amazing, joyous scenes at the Al Thumama Stadium.

==

FULL-TIME
Croatia 0-0 Belgium

Belgium are heading home. They're out of the World Cup.

 

[sweep_shot]

Morocco top the group. Well done.

Belgium are eliminated. Croatia finish second.

Canada go home with 3 losses.

 

[SalimBhai]

Well done Morocco. who do they play next

 

[shariqnoor]

Babar Azam in the Belgium dressing room after all the missed Lukaku sitters: "Koi kisi pay ungli na uthaye. Mein yeh na dekhoon koi kahay hum iss ki wajah say haarein hain. Hum sab haarein hain."

 

[LongHorn]

While Belgium werent that good, there is no way Croatia deserves to progress in their place, they had only one good game vs Canada

 

[MenInG]

Belgium were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progressed at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar.

Roberto Martinez's side, who finished third in Russia four years ago and are ranked second in the world, have had a disappointing tournament with just one win in three matches.

They put in another lacklustre display against Croatia despite knowing a win was necessary to progress to the last 16.

Substitute Romelu Lukaku had numerous chances in the second half but failed to convert any.

Lukaku, still returning to full fitness following injury, poked an effort wide and then reacted too late when the ball hit him in front of goal in stoppage time.

Croatia, finalists in 2018, got the point they needed to progress from Group F as runners-up, with Morocco taking top spot following a 2-1 win against Canada.

Zlatko Dalic's side will face the winners of Group E - which is currently Spain - in the last 16.

BBC

==

 

[sweep_shot]

Well done Morocco. who do they play next

They face whoever finish 2nd in group E (Japan, Spain, Germany, and Costa Rica).

Morocco would face Japan or Germany probably.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Morocco edged past Canada to top Group F and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 36 years.

The Atlas Lions, whose previous trip to the last 16 came in 1986, finished above 2018 finalists Croatia, while Belgium - ranked second in the world - are out after finishing third in the group.

A tough test awaits in the next round against the team that finishes second in Group E, which could potentially be Spain or Germany.

Morocco went ahead after just four minutes courtesy of a goalkeeping howler from Milan Borjan.

The Canada keeper sprinted out of his goal but passed the ball straight to Ziyech, who lofted a cool finish into an open net from 30 yards.

The north African side doubled their advantage through Youssef En-Nesyri's well-taken goal as he controlled Achraf Hakimi's superb pass before firing in.

But sloppy defending gave Canada a route back into the game when West Ham's Nayef Aguerd stuck a boot out to divert the ball into his own net - the 100th goal scored at this World Cup.

Knowing if they avoided defeat they would go through, Morocco were happy to sit back and soak up pressure in the second period.

But Atiba Hutchinson came close with a header that rattled the crossbar and dropped down onto the line as Canada's campaign ended without a point.

 

[DHONI183]

2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar: Matchday & Tournament Thread

Belgium did not lack in terms of effort, but they did lack in terms of strategy and mindset. They tried really, really, hard in the second half but went very cold in the first one. It's a mathematical fact that, if you try to score a goal for whole 45 minutes, you give yourself a big chance, but if you try the same for the whole length of the game, the full 90 minutes, you then give yourself the best, absolutely the best and most probable, chance of scoring a goal. Football is a game of two halves, not only one. Again, the effort was great and actually admirable but the strategy wasn't.

 

[JaDed]

Close one this too, Germany or Spain have to score another one

 

[KingKhanWC]

2-1 Japan!

Come on boys, send the Germans back home with their mouths covered :0

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Sensational turnaround. Japan need to restrict Spain to 1 goal. Croatia if they win otherwise Morocco. And Costa Rica have equalised lol

 

[KingKhanWC]

Costa Rica 1 - 1 Germany

Auf Wiedersehen )

 

[sweep_shot]

Costa Rica 1 - 1 Germany

Auf Wiedersehen )

Brilliant.

Want to see these dramatic Germans eliminated.

 

[Hyder]

If cost rica win and japan win spain and gernany ll be eliminated

 

[Zeshan547]

now real fun would be if Costa Rica score one more, it would mean both Spain and Germany sent packing and Costs and Japs qualify from the group, who would have thought.

 

[Heisenberg111]

Germany going home early as expected.

 

[Heisenberg111]

Spain also being eliminated 2-1 to Costa Rica

 

[KingKhanWC]

If cost rica win and japan win spain and gernany ll be eliminated

Its on!

2-1 Costa Rica

What a world cup )

 

[Heisenberg111]

Who would have thought Spain being eliminated.

 

[Firebat]

A group with Germany and Spain will see Costa Rica and Japan qualify...

 

[James]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Japan take the lead against Spain!<br><br>VAR deemed that the ball *didn't* go out of play.<br><br>As things stand, Japan will go through and Germany are going home!<br><br>🖥 Follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSounds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCSounds</a> and via the <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCSport</a> app <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBCWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBCWorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBCFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBCFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gy21MzIfEN">pic.twitter.com/Gy21MzIfEN</a></p>— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1598409563560189953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Heisenberg111]

2-2 Germany scores Spain back in with a chance.

 

[James]

Apparently ball overhanging the line means that it’s still in.

Didnt know that!

 

[SpiritOf1903]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Japan take the lead against Spain!<br><br>VAR deemed that the ball *didn't* go out of play.<br><br>As things stand, Japan will go through and Germany are going home!<br><br>🖥 Follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSounds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCSounds</a> and via the <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCSport</a> app <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBCWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBCWorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBCFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBCFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gy21MzIfEN">pic.twitter.com/Gy21MzIfEN</a></p>— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1598409563560189953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Slither...lol that's out!

Crazy permutations!!

 

[James]

Unreal

 

[James]

This could be one of the maddest and most amazing nights in World Cup history

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Germany sending Spain through. Japan winnings is academic for Germany. They're out

 

[Heisenberg111]

What a save by the Costa Rican keeper.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Yeah it seems right

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"> <a href="https://t.co/WDHRyscxhc">pic.twitter.com/WDHRyscxhc</a></p>— Al (@HawayR1327) <a href="https://twitter.com/HawayR1327/status/1598410398985756690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Zeshan547]

Germany have done a favor to Spain actually by that equalizer, can Spain return the favor by getting their won equalizer?

 

[Heisenberg111]

Germany have done a favor to Spain actually by that equalizer, can Spain return the favor by getting their won equalizer?

Unlikely.

 

[Heisenberg111]

Germany scores and leads again 3-2

 

[Heisenberg111]

What a great match this has been.

 

[James]

Currently

1. Japan
2. Spain
3. Germany
4. Costa Rica

 

[Heisenberg111]

Fullkrug scores 4-2 to Germany.

 

[JaDed]

Lol Spain.. what a joke , Germany deserves this

 

[Firebat]

Japan and Spain go through, Germany gone!

This WC is utterly ridiculous

 

[Technics 1210]

Denmark - Woke and out.
Germany - Woke and out.

Go woke, go broke! Germany can go home with their mouths covered!

What an exciting World Cup, and the we're still in the 1st phase!

BRILLIANT!

 

[Hyder]

Spain played 1 game so good and went downhill from that point unlike arg who seems to be improving every game

 

[jattafridi]

Bye bye Germany )

Time to eat some cake

 

[James]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Knockout stages <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Qatar2022?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Qatar2022</a><br><br> Netherlands vs USA <br><br> Argentina vs Australia <br><br> Japan vs Croatia <br><br> 1G vs 2H <br><br>——-<br><br> England vs Senegal <br><br> France vs Poland <br><br> Morocco vs Spain <br><br> 1H v 2G </p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1598421443771265024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Technics 1210]

So many upsets in this WC thus far, but nothing more satisfying than Japan's second goal vs Spain.

)

 

[James]

Round of 16 looking superb so far.

Every match interesting.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Morocco v Spain will be a barnstormer!

 

[JaDed]

Spain vs Morocco will be a cracker due to geographical situation.

 

[Saj]

Incredible night of football.

That defeat to Germany was huge for Germany.

 

[Saj]

That 2nd goal for Japan - the ball looked like it had gone out of play.

 

[James]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is this ball in or out? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAWorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/2vsebZg2j5">pic.twitter.com/2vsebZg2j5</a></p>— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1598422045481926657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[James]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is this ball in or out? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAWorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/2vsebZg2j5">pic.twitter.com/2vsebZg2j5</a></p>— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1598422045481926657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ball is in.

 

[James]

<b>Costa Rica 2-4 Germany</b>

Germany crashed out of the World Cup on a remarkable night of drama despite victory over Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium.

Japan's 2-1 win against Spain would have eliminated Germany anyway, but Hansi Flick's side needed three points to give themselves any chance of reaching the last 16.

They completed their part of the bargain, but it was to no avail as the four-time champions finished third in the group and were eliminated on goal difference.

Germany were in complete control and in front through Serge Gnabry's 10th-minute header only for Costa Rica to turn the match on its head to raise the remarkable possibility of Spain also going out.

Yeltsin Tejeda equalised after Germany keeper Manuel Neuer pushed out Kendall Waston's header in the 58th minute, before Juan Pablo Vargas bundled in a second 12 minutes later.

At that stage, Costa Rica were going through with Japan, and Spain were heading for the exit.

It would have capped one of the most astonishing nights in World Cup history, but Germany substitute Kai Havertz restored a measure of normality to proceedings with two clinical finishes to extinguish Costa Rica's hopes of springing a major shock.

Substitute Niclas Fullkrug added a last-minute fourth to confirm victory, but it will be of no consolation as Germany failed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament for the second time in succession.

BBC Sport

 

[James]

<b>Japan 2-1 Spain</b>

Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate to join them in the knockout stage.

In a tournament that has been full of shocks, this was perhaps the most dramatic night so far, with Spain left relying on the result of Germany's game with Costa Rica for them to progress

All four teams had started the evening with a chance of progressing but with Spain needing only a draw to qualify, they were not expected to need any favours from elsewhere.

La Roja were cruising at the break after Alvaro Morata headed home Cesar Azpilicueta's cross from close range, but Japan would quickly turn the game - and the whole of Group E - on its head.

The Samurai Blue sent on substitutes Ritsu Doan and Kaoru Mitoma at half-time and within six minutes of the restart they had both made a huge impact.

Doan equalised with a fierce shot from the edge of the area and, only 142 seconds later, Mitomo retrieved Doan's low cross and found Ao Tanaka to bundle home from close range

The goal was initially ruled out by the assistant referee who signalled Doan's cross had gone out of play, but the Video Assistant Referee ruled Mitomo had reached it in time.

Things got even worse for Spain when Costa Rica took a surprise lead over Germany moments later, because at that stage they were heading out.

The big screens at Khalifa International Stadium showed the updated group table, to the disbelief of the Spain supporters, and pretty much everyone else here too.

Luis Enrique's side were in big trouble, and were showing few signs of knowing how to rescue themselves, with only Germany's late rally sending La Roja through as group runners-up on goal difference.

BBC Sport

 

[Technics 1210]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is this ball in or out? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAWorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSWorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/2vsebZg2j5">pic.twitter.com/2vsebZg2j5</a></p>— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1598422045481926657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ball IN. Germany OUT.

 

[sweep_shot]

Germany is out. Party time.

They can now cover their mouths in Germany.

 

[sweep_shot]

This World Cup has been superb. VAR also made things very interesting.

Even the weaker teams are making noises.

I have also seen on social media that things have been quite orderly in Qatar. Well done, hosts.

 

[KingKhanWC]

An important lesson not just for the high & mighty self proclaimed Germans but also for others. Concentrate on playing football and you may actually not humiliate yourself on the pitch!

Senegal will beat England too. You heard it here first.

 

[The_KING]

Another rainbow nation out. So Germany, Denmark and Wales all exit in the group stages. The only one left is England. Hopefully, they are going out soon.

 

[The_KING]

Germany made Mesut Ozil the scapegoat after going out in the group stages of the 2018 world cup. Who will they blame this time? Rudiger? Gundogan?

 

[sweep_shot]

An important lesson not just for the high & mighty self proclaimed Germans but also for others. Concentrate on playing football and you may actually not humiliate yourself on the pitch!

Senegal will beat England too. You heard it here first.

Senegal are quite capable of sending England packing. I hope they win. They are a likeable team.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Another rainbow nation out. So Germany, Denmark and Wales all exit in the group stages. The only one left is England. Hopefully, they are going out soon.

Qatar have now said please go ahead with your rainbows, knowing most are out.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Senegal are quite capable of sending England packing. I hope they win. They are a likeable team.

Its a shame Sadio Mane is injured, they are a top. Remember they are African champions. As long as they dont make any silly mistakes in defence, they should be too physically strong for England imo.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

African teams have done exceptionally well this WC.

Great to see so many of them through.

50% of European teams are also African origin.

 

[Rana]

Very happy for Morroco and Japan today

Big day in World Cup history with Belgium and Germany going out!

 

[Heisenberg111]

Germany is out. Party time.

They can now cover their mouths in Germany.

Told you they won't qualify

 

[Heisenberg111]

An important lesson not just for the high & mighty self proclaimed Germans but also for others. Concentrate on playing football and you may actually not humiliate yourself on the pitch!

Senegal will beat England too. You heard it here first.

England will win.

 

[JaDed]

Is this the worst performance by the host country though?

 

[Heisenberg111]

Is this the worst performance by the host country though?

Yes, even though South Africa also went out in group stages in 2010 as hosts but they had 4 points. Qatar had 0 points.

 

[JaDed]

Yes, even though South Africa also went out in group stages in 2010 as hosts but they had 4 points. Qatar had 0 points.

Ah thanks.. that was a great wc as well started with a loss to Spain lol(back then my fav).

 

[KingKhanWC]

Is this the worst performance by the host country though?

They played ok but didnt win a match.

It would be like Wales hosting the Cricket world cup, most likely lose all 3 matches.

Qatars legacy has been cemented, this World Cup is the best in history so far.

 

[JaDed]

They played ok but didnt win a match.

It would be like Wales hosting the Cricket world cup, most likely lose all 3 matches.

Qatars legacy has been cemented, this World Cup is the best in history so far.

I think that’s subjective, to me 1998 and 2010 were the best and 2002 most predictable and somewhat boring.(I didn’t see 2014,2018)

To couple people I know 1986 has been their absolute favorite.

From African perspective and also Saudi Arabian this probably will be.

 

[KingKhanWC]

I think that’s subjective, to me 1998 and 2010 were the best and 2002 most predictable and somewhat boring.(I didn’t see 2014,2018)

To couple people I know 1986 has been their absolute favorite.

From African perspective and also Saudi Arabian this probably will be.

Im talking in terms of those attending. Never before has a World Cup been so organised and so accessible. First time in history fans can watch more than one game in one day, unless they had a private jet. Some fans have watched all 4 matches as all the stadiums are not too far from each other.

Add to this the pitches best ever, the weather and conditions best ever.

In terms of football, some amazing matches already, upsets, goals and drama.

But yes everyone has their own opinion.

 

[The_KING]

Qatar have now said please go ahead with your rainbows, knowing most are out.

I hope they don't leave their rainbow flags behind.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think that’s subjective, to me 1998 and 2010 were the best and 2002 most predictable and somewhat boring.(I didn’t see 2014,2018)

To couple people I know 1986 has been their absolute favorite.

From African perspective and also Saudi Arabian this probably will be.

You mentioned before that you couldn't watch 2014 and 2018 WCs properly.

I feel both 2014 and 2018 were better than 2010.

Personally speaking, I enjoyed 2006, 2014, 2018, and this one.

 

[The_KING]

You mentioned before that you couldn't watch 2014 and 2018 WCs properly.

I feel both 2014 and 2018 were better than 2010.

2014 & 2018 world cups were better, but there was something magical about 2010 world cup that I just can't explain.

 

[JaDed]

2014 & 2018 world cups were better, but there was something magical about 2010 world cup that I just can't explain.

Waka waka

 

[KingKhanWC]

I hope they don't leave their rainbow flags behind.

Its ironic their rainbow protest and their world cup ended in a match where the ref was a woman!

 

[JaDed]

You mentioned before that you couldn't watch 2014 and 2018 WCs properly.

I feel both 2014 and 2018 were better than 2010.

Personally speaking, I enjoyed 2006, 2014, 2018, and this one.

Yeah that’s why I said subjective, 2006 was great too I guess I’m just bitter about Italy winning.

 

[Heisenberg111]

Morocco vs Spain will be some match. A lot of history and geopolitical tension there.

Hoping Morocco pulls through.