Messi’s Argentina must avoid upset tonight

DOHA, Dec 02 (Reuters): Argentina are hot favourites to beat Australia on Saturday in pursuit of Lionel Messi's dream of winning a first World Cup, but they more than anyone have learned not to underestimate an underdog, especially the hard-battling Socceroos.Argentina suffered one of the biggest upsets in World Cup...

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Football's video assistant referee (VAR)

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Dutch need to show own prophecy today

DOHA, Dec 02 (Reuters): After much posturing, the Netherlands now need to deliver if they are to fulfil their own prophecy at the World Cup, starting with the opening clash of the knockout stage against the United States (US) on Saturday.There has been much talk -- all from the Dutch...

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How technologies shape Qatar 2022 World Cup

Advanced technologies have dominated the past couple of FIFA World Cups. Back in 2010, when Qatar was selected to host the 2022 World Cup, the region started building Vision 2020-23 to outline FIFA's commitment to using technology in football, report agencies. The idea is to leverage different types of technologies...

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Knockout stage (Time in BST)

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