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World Cup celebrations begin in Odisha’s hockey cradle Sundargarh

December 7, 2022

Rourkela: With about a month to go for the FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup, Sundargarh district, which is co-hosting ...

Morocco's supporters wave national flags to celebrate their victory after the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Morocco and Spain on the Champs Elysees in Paris on December 6, 2022. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

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Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain

December 7, 2022

Rabat: Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe Tuesday, waving flags and honking ...

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Big guns face heat as India meet Bangladesh in must-win 2nd ODI

December 6, 2022

Mirpur: Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat, India’s decorated top-order will be desperate to change the narrative ...

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Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 at World Cup

December 6, 2022

Qatar: Neymar scored a goal in his return from injury and Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 to advance to the ...

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Forget Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the new star has arrived

December 5, 2022

Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo’s precision. Lionel Messi’s vision. The speed and power of the original Ronaldo — the one from Brazil. ...

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Neymar expected to play for Brazil

December 5, 2022

Doha: Welcome back, Neymar, at just the right time at the World Cup. Neymar seemed healthy in training before Monday's ...

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Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar

December 5, 2022

Doha: The World Cup in Qatar has become a political lightning rod, so it comes as no surprise that soccer ...

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Siddhant Chaturvedi to appear in FIFA World Cup anthem with rapper Lil Baby

December 4, 2022

Mumbai: Hindi film actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who was most recently seen in 'Phone Bhoot', will be soon appearing in the ...

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South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to group

December 3, 2022

Al Rayyan (Qatar): South Korea's players formed a circle in the center of the field and trained their eyes on ...

Germany's World Cup survival on the line against Spain Doha: When the World Cup draw came out in April, one of the highlights of the group stage was Sunday's Spain vs Germany at Al Bayt Stadium. Eight months later, the game between the two former world champions and pre-tournament favorites gained even more prominence thanks to Germany's surprising loss to Japan in its opener in Qatar. Another setback against Spain this weekend and Germany may be heading home early for the second straight World Cup. A loss — coupled with at least a draw by Japan against Costa Rica earlier Sunday — will mean elimination for the four-time champions. Spain, meanwhile, will be looking to secure its spot in the next stage and reinforce its status as one of the top title contenders following an impressive 7-0 rout of Costa Rica in its opener. The signs are not encouraging for Germany. Its most recent match against Spain was an embarrassing 6-0 defeat in the Nations League two years ago. Its last win against "La Roja" came in a friendly eight years ago. Germany won its fourth World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil but didn't make it out of the group stage in 2018 after losses to South Korea and México. It would be the first time it fails to advance past the group stage in back-to-back tournaments. Spain won its lone World Cup in 2010 in South Africa and was eliminated in the round of 16 in 2018 in Russia. A win against Germany will allow Spain to reach the last 16 if Costa Rica doesn't defeat Japan. Expectations around Spain's young squad were raised after its outstanding performance against Costa Rica, when the team reintroduced "tiki-taka" ball-possession style and 18-year-old Gavi became the youngest World Cup scorer since Pelé in 1958. The seven goals it scored against Costa Rica matched Spain's tournament total from Russia in 2018. "The result gives us a big boost," Spain coach Luis Enrique said. "But now we have to play against a Germany team that needs the victory." Luis Enrique said he wasn't concerned with his young players being overly confident, and promised to make changes to the starting lineup for Sunday's match, without elaborating. Winger Leroy Sané could return for Germany after missing the match against Japan because of a knee injury. It will be the fifth meeting between the powerhouses at World Cups, with Spain winning the most recent one 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2010 tournament. Spain hasn't lost to Germany in official competitions since the 1988 European Championship, with two draws and three wins since then. The Germans have lost three of their last four World Cup matches dating to the tournament in Russia. They made headlines even before kickoff against Japan by covering their mouths to protest FIFA's clampdown on the "One Love" armbands. It was not clear if they would repeat the gesture before the Spain match. AP FIFA, football, World Cup, Germany, Spain

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Brazil rotates squad, Cameroon fights for World Cup survival

December 2, 2022

Doha: Still without Neymar and already secured in the round of 16, Brazil will use its last group game at ...

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Mandi House Reset

August 8, 2026

By Dilip Cherian How an Education Ministry worthy wins a new post will be a tale told later. But for...

August 5, 2026

The Centre is courting yet another controversy by introducing a Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to fundamentally alter...

August 4, 2026

Change rarely arrives announced. But when a popular movement stirs, transformation can sweep in like a tide. The recent by-election...

August 3, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) selling about $7 billion in a single trading session to arrest the rupee’s slide...

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