FIFA World Cup 2022 – The News Times

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

- Associated Press - December 18, 2022December 20, 2022

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. The runners-up from four years ago secured another medal by beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place match on Saturday. Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa

Neymar’s future with Brazil uncertain after WC loss

- Associated Press - December 10, 2022December 11, 2022

The joy of scoring one of his biggest goals for Brazil quickly turned into tears after yet another disappointing elimination for Neymar with the national team.The World Cup quarterfinal loss to Croatia was a tough one to take for the Brazil forward, and it could mean the end of his

Portugal confirms knockout berth beating Uruguay 2-0 in WC

- Associated Press - November 29, 2022November 30, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo thought he scored but the goal was eventually credited to Bruno Fernandes in Portugal's 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday, a result that secured the team a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. Fernandes curled in a cross from the left that barely went over the

Casemiro helps Brazil to overcome Swiss challenge

- United News of Bangladesh - November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Carlos Casemiro scored the only goal for Brazil as the South American giants beat Switzerland in their second match of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night and secured their place in the tournament’s Round of 16 with two wins from two games. Following the match played at Doha’s Stadium 974,

Morocco pulls off another WC upset, beats Belgium 2-0

- Associated Press - November 27, 2022November 28, 2022

Morocco pulled off another shock at theWorld Cupon Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave Kevin de Bruyne and the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit. Substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri got one past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois by whipping in a free kick from a tight angle at the near

Messi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Mexico

- Associated Press - November 27, 2022November 27, 2022

Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday that ignited the team's World Cup chances. Messi took a touch from Angel Di Maria's pass across the face of the area and drove a low shot from 25 meters (yards) into

USA dominant in draw with England at World Cup

- Times Report - November 26, 2022November 26, 2022

The United States were dominant in attack but could not find a way past England as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their second 2022 World Cup game on Friday. The US were the better side in a game lacking in clear-cut chances. The closest threat came when Christian

Cheshmi’s late goal powers Iran to 2-0 win over Wales

- Associated Press - November 25, 2022November 26, 2022

Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday. Cheshmi's strike from outside the box was just beyond the diving reach of Wales backup goalkeeper Danny Ward, who was

FIFA WC 2022: Uruguay settles for draw against South Korea

- Associated Press - November 24, 2022November 25, 2022

Another favored team has failed to impress in the early stages of the World Cup. This time it was South Korea holding South American power Uruguay to a 0-0 draw on Thursday, a result that probably favors the Asian team. The draw at Education City Stadium was yet another early World Cup

Portugal beat Ghana in five-goal thriller

- Associated Press - November 24, 2022November 25, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history. The Portugal striker became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday. Andre Ayew equalized for Ghana eight minutes later,