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Morocco's players celebrate beating Spain

Morocco shock Spain in penalty shootout win

Europe7 hours ago
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December 5, 2022

German football federation head resigns after World Cup exit

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FIFA World Cup

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The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years. The 2022 tournament is currently underway in Qatar and is shrouded in controversy over the nation's human rights record.

Daizen Maeda is hugged by his teammates

European links mean Asia can surprise again in 2026

European links mean Asia can surprise again in 2026

Japan's run to the last 16 was fuelled by German-based talent. Asia's teams are all out but their progress bodes well.
Asia11 hours ago
Oliver Bierhoff in disbelief after another Germany exit at the World Cup

Opinion: Like Löw, Bierhoff's departure comes too late

Opinion: Like Löw, Bierhoff's departure comes too late

DW's Jonathan Harding believes Oliver Bierhoff's departure from the DFB was long overdue.
Deutsche Welle Englisch Fußball Jonathan Harding
Jonathan Harding
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Germany14 hours ago
Brazil's forward #10 Neymar celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Brazil make strong statement in South Korea win

Brazil make strong statement in South Korea win

There have been plenty of standout performances in Qatar but, until now, none of them had been from Brazil.
BrazilDecember 5, 2022
UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed and Qatari ruler Sheikh Tamim walk past guard of honor on red carpet in Qatar

UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar after blockade

UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar after blockade

In his visit to Doha, the UAE president praised the World Cup as a "source of pride" for the the Arab world.
QatarDecember 5, 2022
Dominik Livakovic (centre) applauds Croatia's fans stood beside two teammates

Shootout specialists Croatia do it again

Shootout specialists Croatia do it again

Croatia underlined their status as World Cup penalty shootout specialists as they edged past Japan.
AsiaDecember 5, 2022
Croatian fans wearing red-and-white checkered headdresses and gowns in Qatar

World Cup headwear: Friendly fun or cultural appropriation?

World Cup headwear: Friendly fun or cultural appropriation?

The traditional Qatari headdress, the ghutra, is a hit among visiting fans at the World Cup. But is it disrespectful?
QatarDecember 5, 2022
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Anna Margraf yells in delights as she is chased by two teammates

Anna Margraf: From Germany to Australia and back again

Anna Margraf: From Germany to Australia and back again

Having achieved her dream of playing in the Bundesliga, Anna Margraf is impressing for newly-promoted Meppen.
GermanyDecember 5, 2022
FIFA WM 2022 Katar I Achtelfinale | England vs. Senegal | Jude Bellingham

Bellingham inspires England as France await

Bellingham inspires England as France await

Jude Bellingham produced his best performance yet in Qatar to stir England into an impressive 3-0 victory over Senegal
United KingdomDecember 4, 2022
Weltmeisterschaft 2022 Katar | Ghana v Uruguay | Luis Suarez

World Cup 2022: Tears for Suarez as karma bites

World Cup 2022: Tears for Suarez as karma bites

A late twist of fate condemned Luis Suarez and Uruguay to an early exit as South Korea celebrated victory over Portugal.
UruguayDecember 4, 2022
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Japan v Spanien

World Cup 2022: Japan and South Korea primed for key clashes

World Cup 2022: Japan and South Korea primed for key clashes

Japan and South Korea go into the last 16 with confidence after impressive campaigns so far.
AsiaDecember 4, 2022
Lionel Messi celebrates

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Messi eyeing fairy-tale ending with improving Argentina

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup knockout goal as Argentina edged to a nervy 2-1 win over Australia.
ArgentinaDecember 4, 2022
USMNT crash out against the Netherlands

USMNT's golden generation focus on "progress"

USMNT's golden generation focus on "progress"

The USMNT failed to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, but the future is bright ahead of hosting the tournament in 2026.
United States of AmericaDecember 3, 2022
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Pele holding three World Cup trophies

Brazil's Pele in hospital, says he's 'strong'

Brazil's Pele in hospital, says he's 'strong'

The 82-year-old football legend has been admitted to hospital this week for a respiratory infection.
BrazilDecember 4, 2022
A Germany fan holding rainbow flags

How Germany promotes LGBTQ tolerance in its soccer stadiums

How Germany promotes LGBTQ tolerance in its soccer stadiums

There is much criticism in Germany for Qatar's discrimination of the LGBTQ community. But how tolerant is German soccer?
GermanyNovember 30, 2022
Violence in Brussels after the World Cup football match between Belgium and Morocco

World Cup: Violence in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

World Cup: Violence in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Brussels police had to respond "harshly" as unrest erupted following Morocco's surprising victory.
BelgiumNovember 27, 2022
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CS Santosh fights his way back from the brink

Motorcycle racer CS Santosh, an icon of Indian motorsport, suffered a life-changing crash at the Dakar Rally in 2021. When he awoke from an induced coma feeling like a totally different person, Santosh was forced to start from scratch. He spoke to Sports Life about his arduous journey back from the brink, and the challenges of recovering his own unrecognizable existence.
17 hours ago12:30 min
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England players celebrate scoring a goal

World Cup squads betray divide between haves and have-nots

As European leagues conquer the world, it's a much different story in Africa and South America.
Global issuesNovember 25, 2022
Peter Zimmermann, co-landlord of Cologne pub "Lotta", stands in front of a red building

Bars in Germany boycott Qatar FIFA World Cup

The mood in Germany in the run-up to the World Cup has never been as subdued. Many pubs won't be showing any matches.
GermanyNovember 19, 2022
Katar WM Stadion Lusail Stadium

Fact check: How many people died for the Qatar World Cup?

Critics speak of 6,500, even 15,000, alleged deaths linked to the World Cup. But are the numbers correct?
QatarNovember 16, 2022
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Opinion

Deutsche Welle Englisch Fußball Jonathan Harding

Opinion: Germany no longer an elite team

Jonathan Harding
Commentary
GermanyDecember 1, 2022
Kommentarbild Matt Pearson

Opinion: VAR serving up more World Cup injustice

Matt Pearson
Commentary
ArgentinaNovember 30, 2022
DW Kommentarbild Sarah Wiertz

Opinion: It's time for countries to leave FIFA

Sarah Wiertz
Commentary
GermanyNovember 24, 2022