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BRAZIL and Switzerland have found out their opponents in the last-16 of the World Cup after the group stage came to a close.Tite’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon, but Switzerland snatched second place after a win over Serbia.
Brazil will now face South Korea in the next round, with Switzerland taking on Portugal.
You can find all the details on the last-16 fixtures and who plays who HERE.
Meanwhile, France are suffering an injury crisis and could be without a recognised left-back for their last-16 clash.
Theo Hernandez is reportedly a doubt after picking up an ankle injury.
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Brazil and Cameroon in last 16
Cameroon’s first World Cup victory since 2002 – and a famous last-gasp one over tournament favourites Brazil – was not enough to put them through.
Switzerland joined Brazil in the last 16 after clinging on to a thrilling 3-2 victory against Serbia.
Cameroon 1 Brazil 0 – match reaction on our blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 – match reaction on our blog
Neymar boost for World Cup favourites
Brazil are hoping to get their talisman Neymar back in action as soon as possible, and have a posted a morale-boosting clip of him in training for the Samba faithful.
Neymar suffered ankle ligament damage in the opening game against Serbia.

And with fears mounting that he may in fact be out for the remainder of the World Cup, Brazil posted a video of him in training in order to try and ease these fears.
Neymar Jr está trabalhando intensamente ao lado dos preparadores físicos da Seleção para voltar o quanto antes a treinar com o grupo e ficar à disposição do técnico Tite. Hoje ele treinou na academia! Bora, Ney! 👊🏽 Danilo e Alex Sandro também fizeram trabalhos individuais.💛💚 pic.twitter.com/yEukGQONM0— Neymar Jr Site (@NeymarJrSite) December 2, 2022

The video shows Neymar, 30, in the gym doing on-the-ball drills while putting weight on his ankle and doing muscle work.
Later in the video, he can also be seen doing some jumping drills as he steps up his recovery.
The post itself is captioned: “Neymar Jr is working hard alongside the national team’s physical trainers to return to training with the group as soon as possible and be available to coach Tite.
“Today he trained at the gym! Let’s go, Ney!
“Danilo and Alex Sandro also made individual works.”
Granit ‘a master of dark arts’
Arsenal’s Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has been labelled a “mentality monster” after getting under the skin of the ENTIRE Serbia bench.
Xhaka helped the Swiss reach the World Cup last 16 with a 3-2 win and caused a raucous after making a gesture towards the Serbia bench.

With Switzerland holding on during the second half, he gestured towards the bench by grabbing his NUTS.
This act echoed Dusan Vlahovic who scored in the first half and celebrated by grabbing his nuts to hit back at claims he had an affair with a team-mate’s wife.
Serbia’s camp did not take it well, and stormed onto the pitch to create a melee in the middle of the heated exchange.
The game ended with an astonishing 11 yellow cards from both sides, with Serbia picking up five in total after Xhaka’s gesture.
Came-moon shock
A Cameroon medic suffered an unwanted wardrobe malfunction during the historic win over Brazil.
They unfortunately showed off more than they would have wanted to while treating right-back Collins Fai.

Fai, 30, needed treatment in the 39th minute as he battled to keep Arsenal ace Gabriel Martinelli quiet on Brazil’s left.
Cameroon’s medics rushed onto the pitch to tend to the stricken defender.
They managed to patch up Fai, who played all 90 minutes as Cameroon pulled off one of the greatest results in their history to beat tournament favourites Brazil 1-0.
But one of the doctors accidentally showed off more than they bargained for as they knelt down to treat Fai.
They unknowingly exposed the top of their backside – sending social media wild in the process.
One Twitter user predicted: “That Cameroon medic about to become a meme.” Another said: “Omg, that Cameroon Medic staff member forgot there are cameras around.” A third joked: “Cameroon’s football medic mooning billions of people is going to be the next meme.”
Gunners ‘set for more Torres talks’
Arsenal are expected to hold more talks with Facundo Torres’ representatives after Uruguay exited the World Cup.
The Gunners are said to have made approaches for the Orlando City winger, 22, last month.
Arsenal chief Mikel Arteta reportedly visited Florida this autumn but it’s not clear if this had anything to do with Torres.
I’m Evra Su sorry… not really!
Patrice Evra revelled in Luis Suarez’s World Cup heartbreak as he LIKED an Instagram photo of the Uruguay striker sobbing.
Suarez couldn’t hold back the tears after his side were dramatically knocked out of the tournament on goals scored.
Hwang Hee-chan’s last gasp 91st minute winner for South Korea against Portugal sent Suarez and Co home early.

The South Americans beat Ghana 2-0 but went out at the group stages on the same amount of points as South Korea, having scored two less goals.
While Suarez’s team-mates reacted angrily to the defeat, including Edinson Cavani punching the VAR monitor, the 36-year-old started sobbing after hearing news of Hwang’s late winner for South Korea.
And Manchester United legend Evra, 41, didn’t seem to mind the result too much.
Evra liked a post from Instagram account 433 of Suarez in tears at full-time.
Suarez was banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 by the FA in 2011 after being found guilty of racially abusing Evra while playing for Liverpool.
He denied the allegations.
Suarez then famously refused to shake Evra’s hand when he returned from his ban.
You’ve got the date Ron
Manchester United fans will still see Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023 — in the official club calendar.
The Portugal hitman’s exit last month was too late for him to be replaced as Mr January in the merchandise.
It has left the £10.99 product — “perfect for any Manchester United fan with images of players from the current squad” — badly out of date.

Ronaldo, 37, and United settled on a “mutually agreed” split after he slammed the club in an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
During it he had said he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag.
The club is now trying to cash in on what is left of their Ronaldo stock at knockdown prices.
T-shirts costing £20 and £10 mugs are now a fiver.
A keyring that cost £5 is now £2 in the club shop and also online.
Ronaldo, currently starring for Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar, is tipped to sign with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia in a £173million deal including wages and other endorsements.
Theo woe as France face left-back crisis
France face a left-back injury crisis as Theo Hernandez is reportedly in doubt for this weekend’s action.
The winners face England or Serbia in the quarter-finals.
And Football-Italia report that Hernandez, 25, has picked up an ankle injury in training.

The AC Milan left-back missed training with his national team in Qatar on Friday.
He was promoted into the first team after his brother Lucas suffered a serious knee injury.
His sibling tore his ACL in France’s opening game against Australia.
This means that Didier Deschamps could be without a natural left-sided full-back for Sunday’s clash.
Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga played there against Tunisia on Wednesday in their final Group D game.
Les Bleus had already qualified so it is unknown if Deschamps was trying Camavinga at left-back with one eye on the knockout stages.
Brazil and Cameroon in last 16
Cameroon’s first World Cup victory since 2002 – and a famous last-gasp one over tournament favourites Brazil – was not enough to put them through.
Switzerland joined Brazil in the last 16 after clinging on to a thrilling 3-2 victory against Serbia.
Cameroon 1 Brazil 0 – match reaction on our blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 – match reaction on our blog
Aboubakar sees red for celebrating goal
Vincent Aboubakar brilliantly headed Cameroon in front – but picked up a second yellow for taking his shirt off to celebrate.
Going down to ten men surely undermines the stoppage-time pressure Cameroon needed to apply in search of a couple more goals.
But it’s still left Switzerland sweating – to hold onto their lead.
The Swiss currently are level with Brazil on six points – two ahead of Cameroon.
Cameroon 1 Brazil 0 – match reaction on our blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 – match reaction on our blog
Swiss go close… Cameroon take lead
Switzerland seem on course to join Brazil in the last 16 – as they hold on to their lead against Serbia with seven minutes of stoppage time to come.
And Cameroon went in front early in seven minutes of stoppage time – but need another goal.
Cameroon 1 Brazil 0 – match reaction on our blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 – match reaction on our blog
Grim arrival for German flops
Germany’s World Cup flops landed back in Munich after a dismal campaign in Qatar.
Hansi Flick’s side were knocked out at the group stages for a second consecutive tournament.

Their 4-2 win over Costa Rica on Thursday wasn’t enough to make it to the last 16 after Japan’s highly controversial win over Spain.
And the Germans were quick to head home after their nightmare campaign.
They landed back in Munich on Friday looking glum following their group stage exit.

Captain Manuel Neuer donned a red beanie after arriving back in the cold from the Qatar desert.
Thomas Muller was also seen wheeling his suitcase after landing back at arrivals earlier than anticipated.
The 33-year-old may have played in his World Cup, having hinted at retirement after the early exit.
Muller said: “If that was my last game for Germany, a few words to the German fans: It was a tremendous pleasure. 
“Thank you very much. I always tried to show heart on the pitch. Sometimes there were tears of joy, sometimes pain.

“I did it with love. I need to think about everything else now.”
The same can possibly be said for Neuer, who will be 40 by the time of the next tournament.
Irrespective of this, the club should also attempt to land Felix this winter. They can not afford to wait until the summer with Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain also keen.
Brazil turn up the pressure
Brazil almost went in front three times amid frenetic spells in the Cameroon area.
Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 – match blog
GOAL: Serbia 2 Switzerland 3
Remo Freuler drilled the Swiss in front for the second time in a real thriller, firing a left-footer into the bottom right corner.
And Cameroon came so close to taking the lead against Brazil.
Vincent Aboubakar sent keeper Ederson scrambling to divert the ball away.
Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 – match blog
S/h under way…
Cameroon and Serbia NEED GOALS.
And Cameroon won an instant corner amid their bright start to the second period.
Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 2 – match blog
Neymar boost for World Cup favourites
Brazil are hoping to get their talisman Neymar back in action as soon as possible, and have a posted a morale-boosting clip of him in training for the Samba faithful.
Neymar suffered ankle ligament damage in the opening game against Serbia.

And with fears mounting that he may in fact be out for the remainder of the World Cup, Brazil posted a video of him in training in order to try and ease these fears.
Neymar Jr está trabalhando intensamente ao lado dos preparadores físicos da Seleção para voltar o quanto antes a treinar com o grupo e ficar à disposição do técnico Tite. Hoje ele treinou na academia! Bora, Ney! 👊🏽 Danilo e Alex Sandro também fizeram trabalhos individuais.💛💚 pic.twitter.com/yEukGQONM0— Neymar Jr Site (@NeymarJrSite) December 2, 2022

The video shows Neymar, 30, in the gym doing on-the-ball drills while putting weight on his ankle and doing muscle work.
Later in the video, he can also be seen doing some jumping drills as he steps up his recovery.
The post itself is captioned: “Neymar Jr is working hard alongside the national team’s physical trainers to return to training with the group as soon as possible and be available to coach Tite.
“Today he trained at the gym! Let’s go, Ney!
“Danilo and Alex Sandro also made individual works.”
All square at the break in both matches
Brazil will be joined by Switzerland in the last 16 – if the scores stay the same.
Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 2 – match blog
GOAL: Serbia 2 Switzerland 2
Breel Embolo levelled for Switzerland on 44 minutes in a real topsy-turvy contest.
That puts the Swiss back over Serbia into second place in the group.
Cameroon are looking lively in the other match – and nearly went in front on the stroke of half-time, Ederson flying sideways to brilliantly tip over a Mbeumo header.
H/t: Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
H/t: Serbia 2 Switzerland 2 – match blog
GOAL: Serbia 2 Switzerland 1
Dusan Vlahovic’s smart left-foot drive put Serbia in front on 35 minutes after they had trailed.
And it means they leapfrog the Swiss into second place in the group.
Aleksandar Mitrovic’s brilliant header had cancelled out Xherdan Shaqiri’s opener for Switzerland.
Caneroon are having a real go in the other game – after the much-changed Brazilians bossed it earlier on and have still had most of the better chances.
Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
Serbia 2 Switzerland 1 – match blog
GOALS! Serbia 1 Switzerland 1
Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri pounced for the 20th minute breakthrough – to leave Serbia and Cameroon needing a mountain to qualify.
But Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic levelled seven minutes later.
The other game, Cameroon vs Brazil, is more open but goalless – with the Brazilians on top.
Cameroon 0 Brazil 0 – match blog
Serbia 1 Switzerland 1 – match blog
All is almost nothing
Germany’s World Cup campaign in Qatar will be made into an Amazon All or Nothing documentary.
But football fans have joked cameras won’t have filmed enough for a full six-part series after their embarrassing group stage exit.
Hansi Flick’s side have failed to make the World Cup knockout rounds for a second consecutive tournament.

After a shock loss to Japan, a draw against Spain and a win over Costa Rica weren’t enough to send Germany through.
It was revealed in September that Amazon cameras would be given access all areas to their campaign in Qatar.
The four-time winners were aiming to bounce back from a disappointing campaign in Russia four years ago.
But instead of a record equalling fifth triumph, Die Mannschaft are heading home early again.
And fans have been quick to joke about the documentary, which is set to be released in Spring 2023.
One wrote on Twitter: “Wait I swear Germany were doing an all or nothing documentary about their World Cup journey… awks.”
Another joked: “That Germany All or Nothing Documentary on @PrimeVideo will be the shortest ever.”
Wait Kor it….
It took nearly TEN minutes of excruciating wait after full-time for South Korea to celebrate qualification to the World Cup knockouts.
Hwang Hee-chan’s dramatic injury-time winner saw the Koreans through ahead of Uruguay on goals SCORED.
But they had to wait for the South Americans to complete added time in their game with Ghana before they could let themselves party.

They waited with bated breath in the centre circle as coaches streamed the other Group H game.
Rivals Uruguay won 2-0 in the simultaneous match but Son and his pals squeaked into the knockout stage on goals scored on another Qatar evening of last-gasp football.
And they threw drinks in the air and bounced up and down, ecstatic with the result.
The Koreans finished second behind group winners Portugal who were already assured of qualification before the match.

Fans loved it on social media as the drama unfolded and Korea headed to the Last 16.
One joked: “That one guy with the good cell service”. Another added: “Absolutely incredible. South Korea with a 91st minute winner to go through and send Uruguay home. What a World Cup.”
Teams – Cameroon vs Brazil, 7pm kick-off
Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus come in as 100% group leaders Brazil rest stars.
Cameroon could go through if they win.
Cameroon: 16. Epassy, 19. Fai Collins, 4. Wooh, 24. Ebosse, 25. Tolo, 8. Anguissa, 15. Kunde, 20. Mbeumo, 13. Choupo-Moting, 6. Ngamaleu, 10. Aboubakar
Brazil: 3. Ederson, 14. Militao, 24. Bremer, 16. Alex Telles, 15. Fabinho, 8. Fred, 19. Antony, 21. Rodrygo, 26. Martinelli, 18. Gabriel Jesus
Teams – Serbia vs Switzerland, 7pm kick-off
It’s been called a grudge match by some.
But most of the pressure is on Serbia – as they have just one point from their two earlier games so need to win to have any chance.
Switzerland will go through with a draw – unless Cameroon topple Brazil in the other match
Serbia (3-4-1-2): 23 V Milinkovic-Savic; 4 Milenkovic, 5 Veljkovic, 2 Pavlovic; 14 Zivkovic, 20 S Milinkovic-Savic, 16 Lukic, 17 Kostic; 10 Tadic; 9 A Mitrovic, 18 Vlahovic
Switzerland (4-2-3-1): 21 Kobel; 3 Widmer, 5 Akanji, 22 Schar, 13 Rodriguez; 8 Freuler, 10 Xhaka; 23 Shaqiri, 15 Sow, 17 Vargas; 7 Embolo
I’d be a disaster next to Bruno
Paul Scholes claims him playing alongside Bruno Fernandes would have been an “absolute disaster” for Manchester United.
Fernandes has been a Red Devils’ fixture for the past two seasons – amid problems elsewhere in midfield.
But Old Trafford legend Scholes believes, even if both were at their peak, they’d be “all over the place” as a combination.
The former England hero believes he’d be far better next to United’s Brazil anchorman Casemiro.
Asked whether he’d prefer to play with Portugal’s Fernandes or Casemiro, Scholes had no problems in opting for the £60million, ex-Real Madrid man.
He told Man Utd’s club media: “It’s quite an easy question because of the style of play.
“He probably reminds me of [Michael] Carrick, [Nicky] Butt, Roy Keane and those type of players.
“With Bruno, I think we would be all over the place and us two together in midfield would be an absolute disaster!”
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SWITZERLAND are through to the last-16 after coming out victorious against rivals Serbia. Xherdan Shaqiri fired in the opener from the left-hand side, cutting in to hit a deflected shot past the goalkeeper.
However, they were not ahead for long as Aleksandr Mitrovic netted a sublime equaliser, heading his side level.
And they completed the turnaround as Dusan Vlahovic finished smartly into the bottom corner.
Despite this, Switzerland would not accept defeat and they equalised through Breel Embolo, tapping in after a fine move.
The best goal of the game came as Remo Freuler finished after an impressive passing move led to the goal, a crucial strike that saw his side go through to the knockout round.

Kick-off time: 7pm GMT
Live stream: ITV X
TV channel: ITV Two
Group G: LIVE TABLE
Serbia XI: Milinkovic-Savic, Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic, Zivkovic, Milinkovic-Savic, Lukic, Kostic, Tadic, Mitrovic, Vlahovic
Switzerland XI: Kobel, Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas, Embolo
Explainer: All the info for Serbia vs Switzerland

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Goodnight from Stadium 974
And goodbye to the group stage of Qatar 2022!
This week’s fixture finales have been thrill-a-minute rides that have keep the watching world on the edge of their seats until the last whistle.
Quite simply, it’s proved to be the most dramatic group stage the World Cup has even known, and a timely reminder to FIFA that their proposal of 16 groups of three teams for 2026 is a sham.
Back in 2022, Switzerland became the 16th and final team to seal their spot in the knockout stages, but not without the competitive challenge of Serbia – and even Cameroon.
Expect more drama tomorrow when the round of 16 commences, and that, of course, means the possibility of extra-time and penalties.
The eight ties begin with the Netherlands taking on the USA, and we’ll be here to cover every kick.
Until then, thanks and farewell.
Extra! Read all about it!
An evening that begun in scintillating style ended in chaos as emotions ran high among the Serbian and Swiss players, both on and off the pitch.
Our man in Qatar – Mark Irwin – has attempted to make sense of it with the filing of his match report of Switzerland’s 3-2 success at Stadium 974.
An appeal over the stadium tannoy for an end to offensive chants inevitably fell on deaf ears as the game reached its conclusion with a spate of yellow cards – and the only surprise was that the game finished with all 22 players still on the pitch.Mark IrwinThe Sun

Clash more yellow than mellow
Christmas is coming so perhaps it’s only right to expect plenty of cards.
It was certainly the case this evening as Serbia and Switzerland served up 11 in an emotionally-charged clash.
The 11 bookings are the most in a World Cup match since the 2010 final – and not a Howard Webb in sight.
Credit: @OptaFranz Twitter
Match stats from Stadium 974
Serbia failed to muster a single shot on target in the second half as their ‘gold-ish generation’ crashed out of the World Cup.

The Last 16 line-up
The eight groups have now been decided, and we know the full line-up for the first knockout stage of Qatar 2022.

Netherlands v USA (Saturday, 3pm)
Argentina v Australia (Saturday, 7pm)
France v Poland (Sunday, 3pm)
England v Senegal (Sunday, 7pm)
Japan v Croatia (Monday, 3pm)
Brazil v South Korea (Monday, 7pm)
Morocco v Spain (Tuesday, 3pm)
Portugal v Switzerland (Tuesday, 7pm)

The final Group G standings
For the first time since USA ’94, not one single side qualified from the group stage of a World Cup with maximum points.
Brazil won Group G despite losing this evening to Cameroon, who were edged out of second place by Switzerland’s victory over Serbia.
Credit: FIFA.com
Full time – Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
The final whistle goes, and it’s Switzerland that progress to the knockout stages at the end of an emotionally-charged evening in Qatar.
Goals at the end of the first half and the start of the second knocked the stuffing out Serbia, and ultimately knocked Serbia out of the World Cup.
Dragan Stojkovic’s team is littered with talent, but one-by-one they were withdrawn as Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri got the better of them again.

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
90+10. Into the 100th minute, and Serbia are still looking for a goal that would knock Switzerland out!
A free-kick is sent deep into the area where it’s headed out by Akanji to Radonjic, who pulls his volley wide.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
90+8. Dusan Tadic has just challenged for an aerial ball on the touchline.
Nothing strange about that, you might think.
Well, he was substituted about 20 minutes ago.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
90+5. Granit Xhaka and Aleksandar Mitrovic are still going at each other.
I’ll tell you what, Fulham versus Arsenal will be tasty later in the season.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
90+4. Here’s the flashpoint!
Two players square up to each on the touchline as the ball is shadowed out of play, and then all hell breaks loose.
Granit Xhaka and Nikola Milenkovic end up with bookings, but the arguments (and whistle blowing) are ongoing!

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
90+2. A little late drama in Group G, but not her.
Cameroon have scored what is surely a late winner against Brazil through Vincent Aboubakar, who has been sent off for a second bookable offence for taking his shirt off.
If Serbia were to score here, it would be Cameroon that would qualify ahead of Switzerland.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
90. The board goes up to signal seven minutes of stoppage time.
The Serbian fans inside Stadium 974 look glum. The Swiss are giving each pass the ‘ole!’ treatment.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
89. A chance for Fassnacht to wrap it up, but his effort is saved!
It was lovely build-up play from fellow substitute Fernandes to exploit the gaps at the back.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
87. The second half at Stadium 974 hasn’t lived up to the expectation set by the first half.
Still, it’s been better than Brazil v Cameroon.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
85. Into the final five minutes, and it’s a shame to say that time and hope is rapidly running out for the Serbians.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
84. An inventive free-kick from Switzerland sees Akanji curl around the wall and into the side netting.
It’s a shame there haven’t been more twists and turns in Group G because Manchester City’s maths genius would have been the perfect person to help out fumbling commentators.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland – Serbia yellow cards
82. Serbia are losing their cool somewhat – as if their wont.
Nemanja Gudelj is the first man into the book for dragging Embolo down five yards outside the penalty area.
And he’s joined shortly afterwards by Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is cautioned for giving referee Fernando Rapallini both barrels.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
80. Pavlovic is not going out without a fight – literally.
The defender, already on a yellow card, charges up the pitch, and catches Widmer after the Swiss full-back had sent a clearance up the line.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland – Serbia double substitution
78. Dusan Tadic has shown flashes of true football genius tonight, but have his 34-year-old legs finally caught up with him?
Dragan Stojkovic thinks so, and withdraws his captain in a final double change.
Also off is Andrija Zivkovic with the pair replaced by Filip Duricic and Nemanja Radonjic.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
76. He’s gone under the radar, but Granit Xhaka has performed a vital for his country this evening.
What a season the Arsenal midfielder is having.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
74. Are Serbia starting to lose faith?
It’s gone a little bit flat, but a crunching challenge from Gudelj goes somewhere to lifting those in red.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
72. The pattern for the rest of the game now seems set.
Serbia are in possession, attempting to break down a defensive Switzerland to keep their World Cup alive.
The Swiss, meanwhile, are looking to kill this contest off on the counter.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
70. Switzerland are doubling up on Mitrovic now, but the fearsome striker is still taking the game to them.
He is unable to get on the end of an overhit centre, but moments later is able to get a shot away from outside the box that crashes into the nearest defender.
Serbia 2-3 Switzerland
69. Those substitutions, and the protests from the bench, have taken some sting out of the contest just when Serbia were building up a head of steam.
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CAMEROON are OUT of the World Cup despite an incredible victory against Brazil.Bryan Mbeumo saw a first-half header was kept out by a fantastic save from Ederson.
Gabriel Martinelli had a chance of his own for Brazil soon after, seeing a curled effort tipped over the bar.
But it was Vincent Aboubakar who opened the scoring, heading his side into the lead before being handed a second yellow card and being SENT OFF after taking his top off to celebrate.
However, the African side are out despite winning as Switzerland came out victorious against Serbia in the other match in Group G.

Kick-off time: 7pm GMT
Live stream: ITV X
TV channel: ITV One
Group G: LIVE TABLE
Cameroon XI: Epassy, Fai Collins, Wooh, Ebosse, Tolo, Anguissa, Kunde, Mbuemo, Choupo-Moting, Ngamaleu, Aboubakar
Brazil XI: Ederson, Alves, Militao, Bremer, Telles, Fabinho, Fred, Rodrygo, Martinelli, Antony, Jesus
Explainer: All the info for Cameroon vs Brazil

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Indomitable Lions maul Selecao
They be out of the 2022 World Cup but Rigobert Song’s Cameroon really did bow out in style in the end.
Grabbing an added-time winner against Brazil.
Had results gone another way in the other group game and Cameroon could have been heading through.
Instead Vincent Aboubakar’s goal gives them their first World Cup victory in seven attempts.
Credit: EPA
Credit: EPA
Credit: EPA
The curious case of Gabriel Jesus
Brazil fans are torn as to the inclusion of the Arsenal striker following his poor form leading the line for the country in the last edition in Russia in 2018.
Jesus has never scored a goal at the World Cup and did not look like getting any closer today.
When you look at his heat map, and then touch map, you cannot argue that is getting the ball into too many areas where he cannot hurt the opposition.
Make the right runs in the final third and the goals will come.

Full Monty to your offski
The hero of Cameroon, Vincent Aboubakar was shown a second yellow card for his goal celebration, seeing the striker sent-off.
He laughed at the referee and gestured towards him as he left the field.
Nothing will tarnish this memory of his goal slaying the mighty Brazil.
Credit: Reuters
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Credit: EPA
FT: Cameroon 1-0 Brazil
Well not many people saw that one coming.
Brazil are not to be feared anymore, they can be beaten.
Vincent Aboubakar, take a bow son.

FT: Cameroon 1-0 Brazil
The referee brings the game to a close.
A lot of people’s favourites to win this tournament have suffered their first defeat of the 2022 World Cup.
Cameroon bow out of the tournament in style.
Credit: Reuters
Cameroon 1-0 Brazil – Guimaraes chance
90+9. Bruno Guimaraes should have won this game three times over.
He has had some chances in this added time.
Cameroon will be personally thanking him for the result soon.
Cameroon 1-0 Brazil – Guimaraes chance
90+8. Martinelli does well out wife once again.
Turning in and out before producing a high-quality cross.
Guimaraes meets it at the back post but his looping header is no trouble for the Cameroon keeper.
Cameroon 1-0 Brazil
90+6. There still could be drama yet.
Cameroon hope for a late Serbia equaliser.
Who would want to change the format of the World Cup, this is brilliant!
Cameroon 1-0 Brazil
90+4. The first goal to score against Brazil at this World Cup are officially Cameroon, courtesy of Aboubakar.
He takes his shirt off to celebrate the goal.
The referee produces a second yellow card and sends him off.
Credit: Getty
Goal – Vincent Aboubakar (Cameroon)
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
90. The ‘board of torture’ is held up.
We are going to be subjected to nine more minutes of this.
Brazil couldn’t score at Glastonbury based on this showing.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
88. This just seems to be one of those games for Brazil.
The delivery from dead-ball situations has been poor.
Lacking that killer pass in the final third.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil – Guimaraes yellow card
86. The Newcastle midfielder is booked for a clumsy tug of a player.
Ngamaleu is coming off for Mbekeli.
What a time to make a name for yourself with a winning goal for Rigobert Song’s side.
Credit: Reuters
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
84. It already has come as somewhat of a shock to the system, not having four games a day to tune into.
The Premier League will need to up its game now, we have been accustomed to some much football every day of the week now.
Cameroon as starting to look tired defence now.
Rafinha crosses from the byline to find Guimaraes in the box but his shot is blocked for another corner.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil – Aboubakar yellow card
82. As Brazil break with the pace of Martinelli, the Cameroon striker takes him out with a challenge that wouldn’t look out of place at Twickenham.
There is no argument about that yellow card.
The epitome of ‘taking one for the team’ there.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
80. Brazil bring off Antony for Rafinha.
Both players now playing their trade in the North of England.
This would be a good time for Cameroon to produce any sucker punch they have planned for this evening.
Aboubakar tries to bend one in the top corner but Alves deflects the ball wide.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
78. The official attendance has been announced as 85,000.
According to research, the capacity of the Lusail Stadium is 80,000.
Credit to FIFA for bringing the folding chairs with them.
Credit: Getty
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
76. Well, this will have to go down as another disappointing World Cup campaign for the African side.
Often doing so well in the AFCON tournaments, they have not set the world stage alight since the days of Roger Milla.
He lit up a tournament with his goals AND dance skills.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
74. Brazil continue to knock on the door.
The ball is played to Bruno Guimaraes on the edge of the box.
He takes one touch and looks to get a shot off at goal but puts it well over the bar under pressure from the Cameroon defenders.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
72. Tolo dumps Antony to the floor.
As the player stays down, Tolo has no time for him despite his yellow card so early on in this game.
Brazil are starting to come into the game more.
Trying to pass their way through the players camped in the Cameroon defence.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
70. We are into the last twenty minutes of the game.
Qualification is out of the hands of Cameroon now.
Switzerland seem to be getting the job done in the other group game.
Credit: Getty
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
68. This World Cup in Qatar is breaking all records for nil-nil draws.
Pretty sure this is at least the fifth if not more.
Guimaraes is now on the pitch for Brazil.
We could do with seeing someone light this game up.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
66. Jesus has still yet to score a World Cup goal.
Not the kind of vibe we need on this pitch at nil-nil.
Sadly, as things stands, Cameroon could score four goals here and still not go through.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
64. Song looks set to make some changes.
They need to get something going in this game.
If anything, Brazil are still looking the more likely to score.
Ekambi comes on for Mbeumo.
Gabriel Jesus is replaced by Pedro.
Cameroon 0-0 Brazil
62. We are an hour into this game now and they are still keeping Brazil out.
Add to that and they are threatening Ederson’s goal.
For the first time in this tournament in Qatar.
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PORTUGAL are taking on South Korea RIGHT NOW in their final World Cup Group H clash – and it is 1-1!Cristiano Ronaldo is dreaming that what is expected to be his final ever World Cup will be the crowning glory for one of the greatest players ever – and he is STARTING this afternoon.
South Korea have it all to do, as even a win might not be enough if Ghana beat Uruguay.

Kick-off: 3pm UK time
TV channel: BBC One
Live stream: BBC iPlayer
South Korea XI: Seung-gyu, Moon-hwan, Young-gwonm, Kyung-won Kwon, Jin-su, In-beom Hwang, Jung, Kang-in Lee, Jae-sung Lee, Son, Cho
Portugal XI: Diogo Costa, Dalot, Pepe, Antonio Silva, Cancelo, Neves, Matheus Nunes, Vitinha, Joao Mario, Ricardo Horta, Ronaldo

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South Korea 1-1 Portugal
50, Whatever has been said to Portugal’s players at half-time, they are playing significantly higher up, knocking it around with some purpose.
South Korea are sitting back and waiting to catch them on the counter.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
48, Pepe rolls back the years as he casually rolls the ball through the legs of Kang-In Lee.
He then undoes his work after taking a heavy touch and poking a pass out of play.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
46, Pepe clips another ball over to Ronaldo, a ball that has been on all game.
But Ronaldo is judged to have fouled his man as he takes it down.
Second half – South Korea 1-1 Portugal
We are back underway in Qatar.
Half-time standings
Here’s how Group H looks at the break.
Uruguay are 2-0 up against Ghana…

Portugal (7pts) +3 GD
Uruguay (4pts) 0 GD
Ghana (3pts) -2 GD
South Korea (2pts) -1 GD

Half-time stats
Portugal have had the chances, but South Korea have that all important goal.
One more and they are level with Uruguay…

Half-time – South Korea 1-1 Portugal
The whistle is blown and the players head into the break with the scores all level.
Second place is up for grabs!
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
45+2, Son whips in a dangerous ball but no one in red could get on the end of it.
Mario then curls in a corner which evades everyone before South Korea hack it clear at the second time of asking.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
45, The board goes up for just two added minutes time.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
43, Vitinha sets up Dalot after some mouth-watering feet on the edge of the area.
He squares it to Horta who spins and strikes an effort on goal, but it lacked power and Seung-Gyu can hold on to it.
If Portugal keep playing like this, a goal shouldn’t be far away.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
42, Portugal work possession well and Vitinha takes on the shot, dummying a shot before whipping one across the goalkeeper.
Seung-Gyu parries and Ronaldo is first to react, sending an instinctive header wide of the target.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
40, Son has a go!
The Tottenham man controls the ball brilliantly before working it on to his left and firing an effort right down the throat of Costa.
Oh, how he’d love a goal at this tournament.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
37, Beautiful football by Portugal.
Vitinha plays a cheeky one two with Ronaldo who just overhits the final pass to Horta.
That would have been one of the goals of the tournament.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
34, Dalot has a shot from distance.
The full-back makes another great run and plucks it out of the sky before curling an effort low to the keeper’s right.
Seung-Gyu gets a strong palm to it and the scores remain level.
Credit: AFP
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
32, Meanwhile, Uruguay have scored two quick fire goals against Ghana in the other group H fixture.
Meaning as things stand Uruguay are heading through.
South Korea 1-1 Portugal
30, Ronaldo is set free over the top and is one on one with the keeper.
Seung-Gyu does brilliantly to stand tall and deny Portugal’s skipper.
The flag is then raised against ronaldo. on the replays, he was way off.
Young gwon Kim scores for South KoreaCredit: EPA
GOAL! South Korea 1-1 Portugal
26, Kim Young-Gwon levels the scores!
The corner is missed by Portugal’s defenders, deflecting off Ronaldo’s back and falling for the South Korea man who had stayed alive in the six-yard box.
He slashes the ball past Costa and sends the South Korean fans into chaos. Game on!

South Korea 0-1 Portugal
26, Nunes bundles his man to the floor and South Korea have a free-kick in a good position.
Pepe keeps his eye on it and nicks it behind for a corner.
South Korea 0-1 Portugal
The ongoing drama continues between Ghana and Uruguay as Andre Ayew has missed a penalty over in the other Group H fixture.
Meanwhile, Nunes curls a dangerous ball in towards Ronaldo but Young-Gwon sticks out a leg to deny him a tap-in.
South Korea 0-1 Portugal
16, Jin-Su has the ball in the back of the net, but it won’t count.
South Korea work the corner short and Son curled in a wicked delivery. Young-Gwon got a flick, sending it to the back post where Jin-Su was arriving.
But the flag was promptly raised against him. That will give the Asian side some hope, though.
Credit: Reuters
South Korea 0-1 Portugal
14, Portugal use the long ball again, finding Cancelo down the left who jinks one way then the other before cannoning an effort across goal.
Seung-Gyu manages to parry the ball away from danger.
Credit: Reuters
South Korea 0-1 Portugal
11, We mustn’t forget that South Korea came back from two goals down to Ghana to get to 2-2.
This looks like a tougher task, but Paulo Bento will take some comfort from the fact his side have come back from behind already this tournament.
South Korea 0-1 Portugal
It all felt far too easy for Portugal that goal.
They were simply too quick for South Korea who were totally undone by one long ball over the top.
Mind you, brilliantly clinical by Portugal who are in full control now.
Credit: Reuters
GOAL! South Korea 0-1 Portugal
5, Horta fires Portugal in front!
Pepe clips the ball over to Dalot who’s first touch is fantastic, before gliding past Jin-Su and putting it on a plate for Horta.
The winger made no mistake, curling it first time beyond Seung-Gyu and Portugal have lift-off, far too early for South Korea’s liking.

South Korea 0-0 Portugal
3, Ronaldo draws the applause after some quick feet by the corner flag.
It doesn’t take much for him to get a crowd going.
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URUGUAY have doubled their lead against Ghana after Andre Ayew missed a penalty with the score level.The African stepped up from the spot but could not find the back of the net before Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice in quick succession to give the South Americans a comfortable lead.
As it stands, Uruguay will be joining Portugal in the last-16, with the two teams sitting comfortable in Group H.

Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
Live stream: BBC iPlayer
TV channel: BBC One
Group H: LIVE TABLE
Ghana XI: Ati-Zigi; Seidu, Baba, Salisu, Amartey; Partey, Samed; Kudus, A. Ayew, J. Ayew; Williams
Uruguay XI: Rochet; Valera, Giminez, Coates, Olivera; Pellistri, Valverde, Bentancur, De Arrascaeta; Suarez, Nunez
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More penalty heartache…
We have a half-time update for you from SunSport reporter Martin Blackburn…
“More penalty heartache for Ghana at the hands of Uruguay.
“And to rub salt in the wounds, Luis Suarez once again taking centre stage with a couple of assists.
“The Black Stars revenge mission for what happened in Johannesburg 12 years ago is not exactly going to plan.
“Two goals from Flamengo’s Giorgian de Arrascaeta in the space of six minutes have put the South Americans on the brink of the knock-out stages.
“You might have guessed Suarez had a hand in both of his country’s first goals of the tournament so far.  
“Yet how different this Group H showdown could have been if Ghana had scored the spot-kick given to them by the VAR for a foul by keeper Sergio Rochet on Mohammed Kudus.
“Former Swansea forward Andre Ayew – who now plays in Qatar – saw his tame spot-kick saved by Rochet.
“Ghana have a lot to do to get back in the contest while Uruguay cannot start celebrating yet. They will need to keep an eye on what is happening in the game between Portgual and South Korea as a goal for Son Heung Min’s men could change the complexion of the group again.”
Half-time stats.
This is what the match stats are looking like at half-time, with Uruguay really dominating in the game so far…
The match stats between Ghana and Uruguay at half-time.
HT. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
The referee calls the first half to a close, and it is Uruguay who are in the driving seat now, they go into half-time with a two goal lead.
45+8. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
This is more like the Uruguay side that people were expecting to see at the 2022 World Cup.
They have been admittedly excellent in the first half, De Arrascaeta has had a huge part to play in that.
45+5. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
It is half time in the game between Portugal and South Korea, the scoreline in that game is 1-1.
45+2. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
Uruguay look like they have the blueprint set out now for the rest of this game; to be patient and work Ghana.
They play the ball around their defence, and are really going to make Ghana work to get the ball back.
45. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
There will be eight minutes of added time.
44. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
That is vintage Luis Suarez.
A cheeky, cheeky nutmeg on Inaki Williams in the corner of the pitch.
He drives towards the box, but a tackle bounces back off of him and goes out for a goal kick.
42. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
That looks painful on Alidou as there is a potential stamp on the Ghanian from De Arrascaeta.
He is screaming in pain, and there is not even a hint of action being taken.
40. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
We have an update from Martin Lipton, who can get a real feel for the feeling inside the ground, and this is what he has to say:
“The Ghana fans cannot believe what they have witnessed.
“Absolutely broken in the stands.
“All those hopes, fading to dust.
“They need to get a grip in the game. One goal and it’s all change.”
38. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
Nunez gets through and sends Baba Rahman to the shops before looking to cut the ball back to Luis Suarez.
He wants a free-kick after feeling like he is fouled, not for the first time in his career.
36. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
Kudus has a go from outside the box for Ghana, but it is wide.
Ghana games have given us nothing but entertainment so far in this tournament, and it is still only the first half.
It is not over yet for the Black Stars…
34. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
Ghana are in real trouble now.
Luis Suarez picked up the ball in the box after a touch from Darwin Nunez. and he lifted the ball up high over Seidu at right back.
It fell to Georgian De Arrascaeta, who took his time and smashed the ball past Ati-Zigi.
Great finish.
De Arrascaeta gets his brace with a thunderous volley.Credit: Getty
32. Ghana 0-2 Uruguay.
It’s 2-0! De Arrascaeta has his brace, and what a strike that is!
Assisted by Luis Suarez once again!
30. Ghana 0-1 Uruguay.
South Korea have equalised against Portugal.
That means as it stands, Portugal will top the group and Uruguay will go through in second place…
28. Ghana 0-1 Uruguay.
That is poor defensively from Ghana…
A mess of a clearance from Seidu falls at the feet of Luis Suarez, who fires a low shot at goal.
Ati-Zigi really doesn’t do enough with it and it bounces off of the goalkeeper for De Arrascaeta to head home.
Could Ghana face World Cup agony at the hands of Luis Suarez and Ghana once again?
26. Ghana 0-1 Uruguay.
There it is! Uruguay’s first goal of this World Cup finals!
It’s Georgian De Arrascaeta! Assisted by Luis Suarez!
De Arrascaeta celebrates against GhanaCredit: Getty
24. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
Cleared off the line by Salisu!
Suarez dispossesses Amartey at the back and plays in Nunez, who dinks the ball over the top of Ati-Zigi.
It looks like it must bounce in, but Salisu of Southampton is there to clear the ball off the line.
This game has all the drama of 12 years ago!
22. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
Missed!
Andre Ayew has missed from the spot, just as Ghana did 12 years ago…
It is a really poor penalty it must be said, it is not powerful enough or precise enough.
Rochet makes the save to his left hand side.
Sergio Rochet denied Andre Ayew from the spot.Credit: Getty
20. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
A yellow card for Darwin Nunez, who is trying to get access to the penalty spot to scuff it up…
It is going to be Andre Ayew against Sergio Rochet from the spot…
18. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
Penalty for Ghana!
18. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
However it IS being checked for offside by VAR, and we could have a penalty for Ghana here, wouldn’t that be ironic?
16. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
Close for Ghana, denied by offside!
Jordan Ayew drove towards the goal and fired a shot, that was saved by the Uruguayan goalkeeper.
Kudus then picked up the rebound, and chipped the ball over the keeper before being bought down.
Initially I thought it was a penalty, but the referee blows for offisde.
14. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
Ghana fail to do so, and a flick on by Suarez falls to Darwin Nunez who drives at the Ghanaian defence before eventually being dispossessed.
12. Ghana 0-0 Uruguay.
Uruguay have definitely started the better of the two sides, as De Arrascaeta whips the ball into the middle for Uruguay.
It is met by Ati-Zigi and Ghana will look to clear.
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GERMANY are OUT of the World Cup despite victory over Costa Rica, with Kai Havertz netting a brace.Former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry did well to meet a cross from the left and head his side into an early lead.
However, Costa Rica pulled level in the second-half through Yeltsin Tejeda and soon a fter found the goal to put them ahead through Juan Pablo Vargas.
Substitute Havertz netted twice to give his side the lead before Niclas Fullkrug netted a fourth.
However, with Japan beating Spain in the other game, the Germans have crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage.

Kick-off time: 7pm GMT
Live stream: ITV X
TV channel: ITV 4
Group E: LIVE TABLE
Costa Rica XI: Navas, Duarte, Waston, Vargas, Fuller, Borges, Tejeda, Oviedo, Aguilera, Venegas, Campbell
Germany XI: Neuer, Kimmich, Sule, Rudiger, Raum, Goretzka, Gundogan, Musiala, Sane, Muller, Gnabry

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Goodnight from Al Bayt Stadium
And goodbye to Costa Rica and Germany.
The two countries played out a topsy-turvy thriller that swung one way and then the other, but ultimately ended with both eliminated from Qatar 2022.
It was yet further evidence of the exciting finales that the eight group, four-team format can throw up. The memo to FIFA is if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
There will be two final opportunities tomorrow for group stage chaos as the teams drawn in G and H take to the field – and you can follow all the action with us here at SunSport.
Until then, thanks for joining us and farewell.
Extra! Read all about it!
Our man at the ground, Martin Blackburn, has attempted to make sense of another thrilling night of World Cup football that has ended with the 2014 champions being dumped out of the competition.
Relieve all of the drama with his match report of Germany’s 4-2 win in vain over Costa Rica at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Japan’s sensational victory over Spain meant Hansi Flick’s men missed out on second place on goal difference despite their first win of the tournament – and Germany were forced to play out the final few minutes of this one knowing there was little they could do to save themselves.Martin BlackburnThe Sun

Where are the Germans?
To paraphrase the great Barry Davies.
The answer this evening is out of the World Cup, and for the second tournament running that’s occurred at the group stage.
Credit: @OptaFranz Twitter
Match stats from Al Bayt Stadium
Thirty-two shots and out. It’s auf wiedersehen to Germany.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica won their first (and only) corner of a tournament in which they scored three goals.

The final standings in Group E
And breathe.
After another non-stop night of thrills, spills and heartache, this is how Group E has finished.
Despite defeat to Costa Rica, Japan’s come-from-behind wins against Spain and Germany takes them through as group winners.
With them into the Last 16 are Spain, who edge out Germany on goal difference mainly thanks to their 7-0 victory against Costa Rica on matchday one.
All four nations were going through at some point in the night, but it’s Los Ticos and Die Mannschaft that are going home.
Credit: FIFA.com
Full time – Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
The final whistle goes, and for the second World Cup in succession, Germany go out at the group stage.
Hansi Flick’s team did their bit tonight – albeit the hard way – but pay the price for their slack showings, particularly against Japan in the opening game.
For a moment in the second half, it looked as though the ultimate shock was on as two Costa Rica goals meant Spain were joining Germany on the plane home.
However, goals from substitutes Kai Havertz and Niclas Fullkrug turned the game back in Germany’s favour. Just not the tournament.
It’s another astonishing night of World Cup football – and another reminder that FIFA’s decision to change the format going forward is another bonkers decision fulled by money and not a love of the game.

Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
90+9. The table has been shown on the big screen inside the Al Bayt Stadium, and it has prompted some Germany fans to head for the exit!
They’re not even waiting for the full time whistle here!

Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
90+8. It’s all over at the Khalifa International Stadium where Japan have beaten Spain 2-1!
Germany are out of the World Cup!
Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
90+7. Musiala looks certain to end the evening with the goal he deserves after being sent through on goal.
However, out of nowhere, Salas gets back to poke behind for a corner.
Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
90+4. Germany are pushing for more, but it doesn’t really matter.
A late push of the hand stops Havertz from completing his hat-trick.
The Chelsea man has really impressed as a second half substitute.
Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
90. If anyone cares, there will be ten minutes of stoppage time here.
The Germany fans and players will be more interested to know that there are an extra seven minutes to be played in the other game.
Germany need Spain to score.
Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
89. Now Niclas Fullkrug has his goal – eventually!
The German substitute knees in from close range following Kai Havertz’s chest down, but his celebrations – if you can call them that – are initially halted by an offside flag.
Eventually, VAR signal that the goal stands but via an intermediary as referee Stephanie Frappart’s headset appears broken.
It’s another goal at the World Cup for the giant striker. It’s just a shame that it will mean little to him in the long run.

Fullkrug makes it four!

Costa Rica 2-3 Germany
87. Those in the stadium are now more concerned with matters in the other game, and it seems it’s the case for the players too.
It’s being passed around well by the Germans, but without any real desire.
Costa Rica know they are beaten too at this point.
Costa Rica 2-3 Germany
85. Now Germany lead! And it’s the super sub Kai Havertz once again!
The Chelsea man arrives late at the far post to convert Serge Gnabry’s pinpoint low cross from the right.
It’s a second for Havertz, and a third for Germany, but they need another goal – and they need Spain to score it!

Havertz at the double!

Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
81. Costa Rica know the score – literally and figuratively.
They are starting to throw numbers forward when the opportunity arises.
There’s almost certainly going to be another goal in this one as it enters its final minutes, but what way will it go?
Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
80. Into the final ten minutes, and Germany are battling a lost cause because of the scoreline in the group’s other game.
By my calculation, there only hope is to score seven to make it through.
Costa Rica, on the other hand, need just one.
Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
78. Rudiger goes up for Germany’s 13th corner, and it’s unlucky for him.
The Real Madrid defender gets himself on the end of the inswinger, but barges his connection a yard wide.
Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
76. What a save from Keylor Navas!
The Costa Rica goalkeeper throws himself in front of Niclas Fullkrug’s shot to deny the substitute from close range.
It stemmed from a lovely flowing move down the left involving Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala.
Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
73. Kai Havertz equalises for Germany! And now it’s Costa Rica’s team to experience heartache!
The Chelsea man swivels smartly inside the box to make space, and plants his shot past Keylor Navas into the bottom left corner.
The substitute’s goal doesn’t do much for his own country’s chances of progression, but it sure helps Spain out.

Level again!

Costa Rica 2-1 Germany
71. As it stands, both Germany and Spain are going out!

Costa Rica 2-1 Germany
70. It’s absolutely astonishing!
Juan Pablo Vargas gets his big toe on the end of a goalmouth scramble to poke Costa Rica in front!
A free-kick into the penalty area causes chaos, and after Manuel Neuer and his defence failed to clear, the Costa Rican reacted to divert in.
The stadium is stunned as the ball nestles in the back of the net before an explosion of joy from the Costa Rica bench.

IT’S UNBELIEVABLE!

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GERMANY have come crashing out of the World Cup and will be joined on the plane home by Belgium.The European giants were tipped by many to make it to the latter stages of the tournament, but both sides are heading home.
Shock results on the final day sealed their fate, with Japan’s victory over Spain knocking Germany out.
Belgium’s failure to beat Croatia combined with Morocco’s victory over Canada saw the African’s top Group F while Japan’s win saw them finish above Spain in Group E.

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Muller retiring from international football?
Thomas Muller hinted that he might have played his last game for Germany.
The legend has won over 100 caps for his country, participating at seven major tournaments, notably winning the World Cup in 2014.
But after the Germans crashed out in the group stages in Qatar, he gave an inkling that tonight might have been his final international.
He said: “If this was my last game, then it’s been a huge pleasure.
“We experienced incredible moments together and in every game I’ve tried to leave my heart on the pitch. I’ve done it with love.”

Japan show their class again
Japan fans showed their class once again by helping clean the litter from the Khalifa International Stadium after their dramatic victory over Spain.
The East Asia country have become renowned for the act of kindness in this tournament and they were at it once again tonight.
This comes despite being jubilant after they pulled off another shock to book their ticket to the knockout stages.

They think it’s ball over 

This photo shows exactly how close the ball was to going out which lead to Japan’s second goal.
Tanaka turned the scoreline and group on its head to put his side ahead in remarkable fashion.
The cross that led to his goal looked to have crossed the byline, which would have led to it being disallowed and a goalkick being awarded.
The on-field officials initially ruled it had gone out of play before Tanaka scored, but VAR corrected the decision. 
But the technology proved that the ball had been kept in play by just a few millimetres before Mitoma pulled it back from his team-mate to tap in.

Agony for Germany
Germany’s early exit continued their poor tournament form in recent years.
They have now been knocked out in the group stages at the last two World Cups, sandwiched between a last-16 exit at last summer’s Euros at the hands of England.
Unsurprisingly, the German players were left devastated despite their comeback win over Costa Rica.
And that could be the last we’ve seen of 36-year-old Manuel Neuer at a major tournament.

Full-time
Costa Rica 2 Germany 4
Japan 2 Spain 1
An incredibly dramatic night of World Cup football comes to an end and it’s Japan who progress as group winners with Spain in second.
Germany overcame a spirited Costa Rica side, but it wasn’t enough after Japan completed a second half turnaround to shock Spain.
Fortunately, the 2010 winners progress on goal difference, mainly thanks to their 7-0 win over Costa Rica in their opener.
Japan’s reward for winning the group is a clash with Croatia, while Spain will face Morocco.

Costa Rica 2 Germany 4
The night keeps on giving.
Havertz grabs his second of the game as he latches onto Gnabry’s cross to tap home at the back post.
Six minutes later Fullkrug makes it 4-2 and Germany have done their bit.
But they still need a favour from Spain or they’re heading out on goal difference.

Costa Rica 2 Germany 2
This is chaos.
Costa Rica go in front and spark wild scenes after Vargas takes advantage of more poor German defending.
But their joy is short-lived as Germany equalises within three minutes through Havertz and Hansi Flick’s side are suddenly back in business.

Costa Rica 1 Germany 1
Wow, it’s all going on as Costa Rica bring themselves right back into the equation.
Tejeda capitalises on a terrible mistake from Neuer to slam home from close range.
It means that Costa Rica join Spain on four points and will climb up to second if they can score again.

Japan 2 Spain 1
Incredible scenes as Japan turn the game around within eight minutes of the restart as Tanaka coverts from close range.
Initially, it looked like the goal was going to be ruled out after the ball appeared to have gone out on the far side, but following a lengthy wait, the goal is given.
Japan have overtaken Spain and moved to the top of the group.

Japan 1 Spain 1
Well that changes everything.
Japan make a lightning start to the half and equalise within three minutes.
Doan, who only came on at the break, cuts in from the right and thumps a stunning effort past Unai Simon.
It’s a great strike, but the Spanish goalkeeper will feel he should have done better.
Japan are going through as it stands.
Half-time
Japan 0 Germany 1
Costa Rica 0 Spain 1
It’s half-time and Germany and Spain both lead 1-0 thanks to goals from Gnabry and Morata.
Germany have dominated and will feel they should be more than one goal ahead, but little has happened in the Spain vs Japan game since the opener, although the 2010 winners are in complete control.
If the scores stay the same, these two will qualify for the last-16.
Cashing in
Matty Cash has revealed that Aston Villa team-mate Emiliano Martinez gifted him Lionel Messi’s shirt after Poland lost to Argentina.
The right-back played the full 90 minutes in their 2-0 defeat to Messi’s side, but was still celebrating despite the result.
And Cash’s night was about to get even better.
He said: “I tell you the best thing about it was, right, at the end of the game Emiliano Martínez comes up to me and he’s like ‘Cashy I’ve got you a present’,
“And I was like, ‘what could this be?’. He said follow me into the tunnel, so I’ve gone into the tunnel with him and he’s gone in the changing room, he said ‘wait there’.
“Then he’s walked out with Messi’s shirt for me. It was amazing, it doesn’t get better than that
“Nah, seeing him in real life up close, I think he walked past me at half-time and I was like ‘woah, that’s Messi’.”

Japan 0 Spain 1
It’s more good news for Germany as Spain have also gone ahead through Alvaro Morata, who continues his excellent World Cup.
Cesar Azpilicueta sends over a perfect cross and his former Chelsea team-mate can’t miss, heading home his third goal of the tournament.
As it stands, Spain will win the group with Germany going through as runners up.

Costa Rica 0 Germany 1
The Germans have started well and have now been rewarded.
Moments after Thomas Muller somehow failed to divert his header on target, the favourites break the deadlock.
David Raum sends over a lovely cross for Serge Gnabry to plant into the far corner.
Germany look like they mean business.

Underway
We’re underway in tonight’s games with Germany facing Costa Rica and Japan up against Spain.
Remarkably, all four teams can still qualify, even Costa Rica despite losing their opening game 7-0.
Spain have to avoid defeat to guarantee their place in the knockout stages, but it’s not as simple for the Germans who MUST win to stand any chance.
Costa Rica and Japan will have plenty to say about that though.
Senegal playing for all of Africa says Diedhiou
Famara Diedhiou says he and his Senegal team-mates will not just be playing against England for their nation – but the whole of Africa.
The ex-Bristol City striker, 29, will be hoping to start in Sunday’s last-16 clash after netting against Qatar in the group stage.
Diedhiou, now of Turkish side Alanyaspor, said: “We don’t play only for Senegal, we play for the continent.
“They will try to push us so as a player we have to try and push and give our best.
“It’s going to be a good game, a lot of our players play in England so we have to do everything.”

Touch of class
Luka Modric turned in another quality performance to help Croatia book their place in the last-16 of the World Cup following a goalless draw with Belgium.
The Real Madrid then showed his class off the pitch after the game.
That’s because the midfielder made a volunteer’s day in the media centre by giving them his shirt.

Team news
Teams news is in ahead of tonight’s games.
Here’s how Spain and Japan line up.
Spain: Unai Simon, Azpilicueta, Rodri, Pau Torres, Balde, Busquets, Pedri, Gavi, Nico Williams, Olmo; Morata.
Japan: Gonda, Taniguchi, Yoshida, Itakura, Nagatomo, Morita, Ito, Tanaka, Kamada, Kubo, Maeda.
And here’s how Germany and Costa Rica look.
Costa Rica: Navas, Fuller, Duarte, Waston, Vargas, Oviedo, Tejeda, Aguilera, Borges, Venegas, Campbell.
Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Sule, Raum, Goretzka, Gundogan, Sane, Musiala, Gnabry, Muller.
Martinez leaves Belgium post
Roberto Martinez has confirmed that he’s no longer Belgium manager following their World Cup exit.
The ex-Everton and Wigan boss has been in charge of the Red Devils since 2016, leading them at four tournaments, but revealed the draw with Croatia was his last match.
Despite having a Golden Generation, Martinez was unable to lead Belgium to a final, culminating in their group stage exit in Qatar.
Read more about Martinez’s departure HERE.

All smiles at training
James Maddison and Bukayo Saka were looked in a cheerful mood at training as England started preparing for their last-16 clash with Senegal on Sunday.
The Leicester City star has endured a frustrating World Cup so far, sitting out the opening two games through injury.
He did return to the bench against Wales on Tuesday and will be hoping to make his tournament debut against the African champions this weekend.

Kudos to Morocco
All the talk is about Belgium’s exit, but how impressive have Morocco been?
They’ve conceded just once in the tournament and topped a group that had Belgium and Croatia in it.
In doing so, they’re the first African team to win their group this century, the last being Nigeria in 1998.
Their reward could be a crunch last-16 clash with Germany, although Costa Rica and Japan might have something to say about that.

Angry Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku looked fuming as his Belgium side were knocked out of the World Cup following a goalless draw with Croatia.
Lukaku was introduced at half-time but missed FOUR golden chances to get the goal needed to overtake Croatia and reach the knockouts.
The Inter Milan striker was consoled by Thierry Henry at full-time, but appeared to punch the dugout as he left the pitch.

Belgians in tears
From Martin Lipton in Doha:
Tears on the pitch.
But no excuses.
Belgium’s big chance was in 2016 and 2018.
They have got older and slower and even De Bruyne cannot carry a team on his own.
Good news for Manchester City fans, though. He gets more than three weeks off until Boxing Day.
As for Martinez, his agent will be getting busy. Although I’m not sure how quickly a few clubs would pick up the phone.

Belgium are OUT
It’s all over and Belgium are out of the World Cup in what has been a tournament to forget.
They scored just once and that came in the 44th minute of their opener against Canada.
Romelu Lukaku missed four golden chances including one right on 90 minutes which looked harder to miss.
Croatia finish second and Morocco, who’ve been the surprise package of the tournament, emerge as group winners.
They’ll find out their last-16 opponents later tonight, with Costa Rica, Japan and Germany all in with a chance of qualifying.

Walker can stop Mbappe says Rio Ferdinand
England have the only player “on the planet” that can stop France superstar Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup, claims Rio Ferdinand.
The Three Lions and Les Bleus both punched their ticket to the Last 16 where they will face Senegal and Poland respectively.
If Gareth Southgate and Didier Deschamps’ teams make it out of the Round of 16 they will face each other in a crunch quarter-final clash.
Ferdinand said: “For me, Kyle Walker is the only defender on the planet right now that will stand there and go to Mbappe: ‘Right, 1-v-1, let’s have a race’.”
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JAPAN have finished top of Group E at the World Cup after beating Spain.Alvaro Morata kept up his impressive goal scoring form for Spain, powering a header into the back of the net after a cross from Cesar Azpilicueta.
However, Spain were unable to hold onto the lead as Ritsu Doan fired Japan level with an impressive goal, cutting in on his left foot to fire past Unai Simon.
And Japan took the lead just moments later, with VAR giving the goal after the linesman deemed the ball to have been out of play in the build-up.
Therefore, Japan qualified from Group E top of the table, with Spain finishing second despite Germany’s victory over Costa Rica.

Kick-off time: 7pm UK
TV channel: ITV 1 in UK
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Japan team: Gonda, Itakura, Yoshida, Taniguchi, Junya Ito, Morita, Tanaka, Nagatomo, Kamada, Maeda, Kubo.
Spain team: Simon, Azpilicueta, Rodri, Pau Torres, Balde, Gavi, Busquets, Gonzalez, Williams, Morata, Olmo.
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That’s all from Qatar!
Japan have done the unthinkable and beat both Spain as well as Germany to top Group E and make it to the 2022 World Cup Last 16 where they will face Croatia.
The Furia Roja also made it through in second place despite their 2-1 loss at the Khalifa International Stadium and will face Morocco in the knockouts.
The Spaniards dominated the first half and opened the scoring after just 12 minutes when Cesar Azpilicueta”s cross found the unmarked Alvaro Morata who headed the ball past Suichi Gonda.
But the Samurai Blue completed a sensation comeback in the second half – and it all started on 48 minutes.
Ritsu Doan beat Unai Simon with a stunning long-range shot after Alejandro Balde gave the ball away.
And Japan turned things around just three minutes later with a controversial goal.
Kaoru Mitoma was deemed by VAR to have saved the ball from going out for a free-kick and turned it around to Ao Tanaka who scored in front of open goal.
Japan managed to hold on, despite Spain dominating a whopping 82 per cent of possession, and thus eliminated Germany for the second World Cup in a row.
That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
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More angles of winning goal
Japan’s winning goal wasn’t without controversy as VAR had to intervene.
At first, Ao Tanaka’s winner was ruled out because it was deemed the ball went over the line and it was a free-kick for Spain.
However, VAR decided that Kaoru Mitoma managed to cross before the whole of the ball went out.
You be the judge:

Tanaka vs Spain
Japan star Ao Tanaka stood out against Spain in what proved to be a historic match for his country.
Tanaka scored the winner and was among the key players who helped the Samurai Blue complete their stunning qualification to the 2022 World Cup’s Round of 16.
Here’s how the midfielder fared against the Furia Roja:

So what’s next?
Japan and Spain are through to the 2022 World Cup Last 16 and they both know their opponents.
The Samurai Blue did the unthinkable and won Group E, which included the Furia Roja and Germany who are out of the group stage for the second time in a row.
The Japanese are now set to face Croatia, whereas the Spaniards will clash with Morocco.
Spain will want to bring their A game this time around as the Atlas Lions also carry a major scalp after eliminating Belgium
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Word from the ground
Here’s what SunSport’s man on the field Jordan Davies thinks of Japan’s stunning triumph:
Luis Enrique spent his pre-match press conference talking about permutations.
Instead, his team left him with serious heart palpitations as Japan sprung yet another stunning World Cup upset to top Group E – and almost dump Spain OUT in the process.
A relaxed Enrique admitted pre-match he had considered tactically trying to finish second in this group, in order to avoid Brazil and secure an “easier” route to the final.
It ended up that way by accident, but it looked as though those plans had been tossed in the bin with a fine first half performance to leave the football purist drooling.Jordan DaviesSunSport
Updated Group E table
Japan did the impossible and made it out of a group that included Spain and Germany.
And the Samurai Blue made it to the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 in style as they finished top of Group E.
Spain follow them to the knockout stages in second place whereas Germany are eliminated in the group stage for the second consecutive World Cup.
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Japan vs Spain stats
Spain dominated a staggering 82 per cent of possession and still lost to Japan.
The Furia Roja registered 12 shots, five of which were on target following a hapless second half.
The Samurai Blue, on the other hand, produced six shots, half of which were on target.
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FT: Japan 2-1 Spain
Japan have picked up another major scalp in the 2022 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Spain and punched their ticket to the Last 16.
The Furia Roja dominated the first half and opened the scoring after just 12 minutes when Cesar Azpilicueta set the unmarked Alvaro Morata up with a wonderful cross that saw the striker head it past Suichi Gonda.
But the Samurai Blue completed a sensation comeback in the second half that started on 48 minutes.
Ritsu Doan beat Unai Simon with a stunning long-range shot after Alejandro Balde gave the ball away and the goalkeeper couldn’t hold on to it.
And Japan turned things around just three minutes later when Kaoru Mitoma saved the ball from going out for a free-kick and turned it around to Ao Tanaka who scored in front of open goal
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FT: Japan 2-1 Spain
Peep!
That’s full-time in Qatar!
90+5 Japan 2-1 Spain
Chance
Spain star Olmo tries a desperate long range shot, which lacks power and precision.
Totally off the mark!
90+5 Japan 2-1 Spain
Just to make sure you’re all up to speed, if Spain score Japan are out and Germany are through.
Two more minutes to go…
Incredible game by Yoshida who is everywhere at the back and has kept Spain at bay almost single handed
90+3 Japan 2-1 Spain
Unfortunately for Germany, Spain have seriously slowed down…
They still control possession and tempo but they aren’t doing anything with it
90 Japan 2-1 Spain
Seven stressful minutes of stoppage time left for Japan.
Moriyasu’s men are so close they can taste it! But they have pulled deep!
Spain know they aren’t getting eliminated as Germany lead 4-2 against Costa Rica
90 Japan 2-1 Spain
What a chance!
Spain come extremely close to an equaliser that would make German fans explode not too far away!
Olmo breaks from the right and tries a shot from close distance but it’s saved by Gonda
87 Japan 2-1 Spain
Substitution
Japan manager Moriyasu brings on Endo who replaces the hero of the night Tanaka
87 Japan 2-1 Spain
As it stands, Germany need Spain to score to go through as second.
The drama! You can’t make this up!
85 Japan 2-1 Spain
Uh-oh, Germany have turned things around and 3-2 up after Havertz’s second of the night!
That means Japan are first, Spain second, Germany third and Costa Rica last
83 Japan 2-1 Spain
Chance
Japan deliver a free-kick from the left and Itakura gets the header but the ball goes straight to Simon’s arms
80 Japan 2-1 Spain
Japan have pulled back and are defending like they did before Morata’s opener.
Spain are the ones holding possession and pushing, something they could indeed regret…
Germany can still win and Spain can equalise…
78 Japan 2-1 Spain
Spain seem to have finally found a bit of themselves from the first half.
The Furia Roja hold on to the ball with some accurate passing, but Japan are closing spaces well and that doesn’t allow them to get that final pass through
75 Japan 2-1 Spain
Spain are still trying crosses from the wings but Morata is not there to use his height and jump above everyone else for the header.
Enrique’s men will have to keep the ball low, it seems
73 Japan 2-1 Spain
Hold the phone!
Germany have equalised with Havertz! Germany and Costa Rica are 2-2!
That means Japan are first, Spain second, Costa Rica third and Germany last.
The Costa Ricans’ joy didn’t last long
72 Japan 2-1 Spain
Oh my days! Wild, WILD scenes!
Costa Rica have come back against Germany and lead 2-1 thanks to Duarte’s goal!
That means Japan are first, Costa Rica second and Spain as well as Germany are out!
70 Japan 2-1 Spain
Chance
Another explosive counter-attack by Japan, Mitoma delivers a low cross from the left and Doan tries a sliding shot but misses the target
68 Japan 2-1 Spain
Substitution
Japan manager Moriyasu responds with a change of his own as Arsenal’s Tomiyasu comes on for Kamada
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