2022 World Cup
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World Cup: Violence in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium – DW – 11/27/2022
Brussels police had to respond "harshly" and seal off parts of the city center as unrest erupted following Morocco's surprising victory. Police in the Netherlands also reported violence in major cities.
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Belgium’s World Cup defeat by Morocco leads to riots on streets of Brussels
Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Morocco to put them on the brink of a group-stage exit in Qatar
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Rioting in Brussels after Belgium loses World Cup match to Morocco
Tear gas and water cannons used against crowds as Morocco fans celebrate victory.
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World Cup: Violence in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium – DW – 11/27/2022
Brussels police had to respond "harshly" and seal off parts of the city center as unrest erupted following Morocco's surprising victory. Police in the Netherlands also reported violence in major cities.Belgium’s World Cup defeat by Morocco leads to riots on streets of Brussels
Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Morocco to put them on the brink of a group-stage exit in QatarRioting in Brussels after Belgium loses World Cup match to Morocco
Tear gas and water cannons used against crowds as Morocco fans celebrate victory.www.politico.eu
Another shock in this World Cup.
Belgium, ranked No2 in the world after Brazil, have lost against Morocco. They weren't that good against Canada either.
USA are leading Iran 1-0. Iran just need to draw that match to knock USA out and qualify, so that's on a knife edge.
England are leading Wales 3-0.
So as things stands England are group winners and USA are second with England playing Senegal and USA playing Netherlands in the Last 16.
England are leading Wales 3-0.
So as things stands England are group winners and USA are second with England playing Senegal and USA playing Netherlands in the Last 16.
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It's tough being PM of a country that has four "international" teams. Who do you congratulate or commiserate with when they play each other?
This was the first time that any UK sides have played each other in the World Cup.
The anomaly stems from football being invented in Britain before the founding of FIFA, when it was decided that England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland (later Northern Ireland, after the the rest of Ireland seceded from the Union in 1922) would have teams that would play each other. Eventually whole countries would form teams, FIFA was founded circa 1904 and the UK teams wouldn't join FIFA until around 1946, in the wake of the war, later than most of the world, which is why none of our teams played in the early World Cups (the first being in 1930).
FIFA isn't happy with Britain having four teams, though, and wants us to have one. But it won't happen. None of the fans would want it. There is a Great Britain team just on special occasions, like in the 2012 London Olympics.
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Gakpo nets again as Dutch beat hosts to top the group
Group A
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar
In-form Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands finished top of Group A, ending Qatar's miserable involvement at their home World Cup with a third consecutive defeat.
Qatar's dismal showing means they became the first host nation to exit the tournament with three group-stage losses, finishing bottom with no points.
The Dutch, who failed to qualify four years ago, progress to the last 16 with an unbeaten record and face the United States next.
African champions Senegal beat Ecuador to clinch second place and will come up against England.
PSV Eindhoven winger Gakpo has now scored the opening goal in all three of the Netherlands' group games, driving forward and rasping a finish into the bottom corner on this occasion.
Qatar looked to hit back immediately but Ismaeel Mohammad's shot on the stretch from outside the area was straight at Andries Noppert.
But Louis van Gaal's men scored at the start of the second half to quash any Qatari hopes of a comeback as Frenkie de Jong poked into a open net after Memphis Depay's shot was saved.
The Dutch could have won by more, as Steven Berghuis had a goal ruled out and also hit the crossbar.
Group A
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar
In-form Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands finished top of Group A, ending Qatar's miserable involvement at their home World Cup with a third consecutive defeat.
Qatar's dismal showing means they became the first host nation to exit the tournament with three group-stage losses, finishing bottom with no points.
The Dutch, who failed to qualify four years ago, progress to the last 16 with an unbeaten record and face the United States next.
African champions Senegal beat Ecuador to clinch second place and will come up against England.
PSV Eindhoven winger Gakpo has now scored the opening goal in all three of the Netherlands' group games, driving forward and rasping a finish into the bottom corner on this occasion.
Qatar looked to hit back immediately but Ismaeel Mohammad's shot on the stretch from outside the area was straight at Andries Noppert.
But Louis van Gaal's men scored at the start of the second half to quash any Qatari hopes of a comeback as Frenkie de Jong poked into a open net after Memphis Depay's shot was saved.
The Dutch could have won by more, as Steven Berghuis had a goal ruled out and also hit the crossbar.
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Koulibaly sends African champions Senegal through to face England in Last 16
Group A
Ecuador 1-2 Senegal
Kalidou Koulibaly's nerveless volley sent Senegal into the World Cup's knockout stages for only the second time in their history as they eliminated Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa International Stadium.
The win means Aliou Cisse's side finish second in Group A, setting up a last-16 meeting with Group B winners England on Sunday (19:00 GMT).
All three goals came from players based in England as Ecuador's Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo cancelled out a penalty by Watford's Ismaila Sarr before Chelsea defender Koulibaly's side-footer won it.
Ecuador needed just a point to progress but paid the price for a passive display as Senegal were spurred on by an almost non-stop cacophony of drumming from their supporters in Al Rayyan.
Watford winger Sarr coolly stroked home from the spot, after being clumsily upended by Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie, to put the African champions deservedly ahead.
Ecuador levelled with their first real chance as Caicedo swept home Felix Torres' flick-on but Koulibaly's composed finish immediately regained the lead for Senegal, who knew only victory would be enough to go through barring an unlikely Qatar upset against the Netherlands.
They held out amid a nervy six minutes of stoppage time to finish as runners-up in the group behind the Dutch, who clinched top spot by handing the tournament hosts a third defeat in three games with a comfortable 2-0 win in Al Khor.
Group A
Ecuador 1-2 Senegal
Kalidou Koulibaly's nerveless volley sent Senegal into the World Cup's knockout stages for only the second time in their history as they eliminated Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa International Stadium.
The win means Aliou Cisse's side finish second in Group A, setting up a last-16 meeting with Group B winners England on Sunday (19:00 GMT).
All three goals came from players based in England as Ecuador's Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo cancelled out a penalty by Watford's Ismaila Sarr before Chelsea defender Koulibaly's side-footer won it.
Ecuador needed just a point to progress but paid the price for a passive display as Senegal were spurred on by an almost non-stop cacophony of drumming from their supporters in Al Rayyan.
Watford winger Sarr coolly stroked home from the spot, after being clumsily upended by Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie, to put the African champions deservedly ahead.
Ecuador levelled with their first real chance as Caicedo swept home Felix Torres' flick-on but Koulibaly's composed finish immediately regained the lead for Senegal, who knew only victory would be enough to go through barring an unlikely Qatar upset against the Netherlands.
They held out amid a nervy six minutes of stoppage time to finish as runners-up in the group behind the Dutch, who clinched top spot by handing the tournament hosts a third defeat in three games with a comfortable 2-0 win in Al Khor.
England score their 100th World Cup goal to comfortably win the derby match
Group B
Wales 0-3 England
Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory required to top Group B and ensure it was despair for Wales as they went out of the tournament after a bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign.
Wales, appearing in their first World Cup since 1958, needed to either beat England and hope Iran and USA ended in a draw or pursue the more unlikely outcome of running up a four-goal victory margin at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
England, who now face Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday (19:00 GMT), ensured neither scenario was ever a serious consideration as they dominated throughout and took full control after an uneventful first 45 minutes.
Wales manager Rob Page was forced to replace Gareth Bale at half-time because of an injury, although the great talisman had only had seven touches in an anonymous display.
And any hope of Wales qualifying for the last 16 was wiped out as England scored twice within six minutes of the restart.
Marcus Rashford fired a free-kick past Danny Ward following Ethan Ampadu's foul on Phil Foden after 50 minutes, with the Manchester City midfielder then marking his return to England's team moments later by turning in Harry Kane's cross at the far post.
Wales were demoralised and outclassed as they knew they were on the way home from Qatar and Rashford added his second in the 68th minute, with a large slice of help from Wales keeper Ward who allowed a fierce shot to slip through his legs.
England top Group B with seven points, two points ahead of the United States who set up a last-16 meeting with the Netherlands by beating Iran 1-0 in their grudge match, while Wales finished bottom of the table with a point.
Group B
Wales 0-3 England
Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory required to top Group B and ensure it was despair for Wales as they went out of the tournament after a bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign.
Wales, appearing in their first World Cup since 1958, needed to either beat England and hope Iran and USA ended in a draw or pursue the more unlikely outcome of running up a four-goal victory margin at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
England, who now face Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday (19:00 GMT), ensured neither scenario was ever a serious consideration as they dominated throughout and took full control after an uneventful first 45 minutes.
Wales manager Rob Page was forced to replace Gareth Bale at half-time because of an injury, although the great talisman had only had seven touches in an anonymous display.
And any hope of Wales qualifying for the last 16 was wiped out as England scored twice within six minutes of the restart.
Marcus Rashford fired a free-kick past Danny Ward following Ethan Ampadu's foul on Phil Foden after 50 minutes, with the Manchester City midfielder then marking his return to England's team moments later by turning in Harry Kane's cross at the far post.
Wales were demoralised and outclassed as they knew they were on the way home from Qatar and Rashford added his second in the 68th minute, with a large slice of help from Wales keeper Ward who allowed a fierce shot to slip through his legs.
England top Group B with seven points, two points ahead of the United States who set up a last-16 meeting with the Netherlands by beating Iran 1-0 in their grudge match, while Wales finished bottom of the table with a point.
Chelsea striker Pulisic sends USA through to Last 16 in grudge match
Group B
Iran 0-1 USA
The United States won their World Cup grudge match against Iran as Christian Pulisic scored the winner to set up a last-16 tie with the Netherlands.
The Chelsea forward turned AC Milan defender Sergino Dest's header over the line seven minutes before half-time.
But he collided with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in the process and needed several minutes of treatment - before being replaced at the break.
It was a match with lots at stake as both teams had a chance to seal a place in the knockout stages.
But Iran, who would have gone through with a draw, mustered just one shot on target as they were knocked out.
In the second half, they came close - Brentford's Saman Ghoddos came off the bench to strike inches over the bar when he was unmarked in the box, before Saeid Ezatolahi also curled over.
Perhaps their best chance came deep in stoppage time, when Morteza Pouraliganji met a free-kick with a diving header that went just wide.
And there was still time for controversy as Mehdi Taremi appealed for a penalty as he went down with Cameron Carter-Vickers trying to stop him, but their penalty appeals were rejected.
In the end, Iran exited the World Cup with a sense of disappointment as the USA made the knockout stages for the third time in four tournaments.
This was a meeting between two nations with a difficult relationship.
They cut diplomatic relations in 1980, and their World Cup encounter was played amid a backdrop of widespread anti-government protests in Iran.
Iran has accused the US and other foreign adversaries of instigating the protests. The US government, meanwhile, has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials over a crackdown that has followed.
Those protests were sparked by the death in custody in September of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was detained by morality police for allegedly breaking the strict rules around head coverings.
Earlier this week, USA manager Gregg Berhalter apologised after a modified version of Iran's flag was used in social media posts by the US national team.
The US said they decided not to use Iran's official flag in the social media posts to show "support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights".
Group B
Iran 0-1 USA
The United States won their World Cup grudge match against Iran as Christian Pulisic scored the winner to set up a last-16 tie with the Netherlands.
The Chelsea forward turned AC Milan defender Sergino Dest's header over the line seven minutes before half-time.
But he collided with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in the process and needed several minutes of treatment - before being replaced at the break.
It was a match with lots at stake as both teams had a chance to seal a place in the knockout stages.
But Iran, who would have gone through with a draw, mustered just one shot on target as they were knocked out.
In the second half, they came close - Brentford's Saman Ghoddos came off the bench to strike inches over the bar when he was unmarked in the box, before Saeid Ezatolahi also curled over.
Perhaps their best chance came deep in stoppage time, when Morteza Pouraliganji met a free-kick with a diving header that went just wide.
And there was still time for controversy as Mehdi Taremi appealed for a penalty as he went down with Cameron Carter-Vickers trying to stop him, but their penalty appeals were rejected.
In the end, Iran exited the World Cup with a sense of disappointment as the USA made the knockout stages for the third time in four tournaments.
This was a meeting between two nations with a difficult relationship.
They cut diplomatic relations in 1980, and their World Cup encounter was played amid a backdrop of widespread anti-government protests in Iran.
Iran has accused the US and other foreign adversaries of instigating the protests. The US government, meanwhile, has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials over a crackdown that has followed.
Those protests were sparked by the death in custody in September of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was detained by morality police for allegedly breaking the strict rules around head coverings.
Earlier this week, USA manager Gregg Berhalter apologised after a modified version of Iran's flag was used in social media posts by the US national team.
The US said they decided not to use Iran's official flag in the social media posts to show "support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights".