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    Son Heung-min’s World Cup dreams hang in the balance as South Korea set to make final decision on injured Tottenham star

    SON HEUNG-MIN’S World Cup dream hangs in the balance.That’s after South Korea’s FA admitted they may not be able to call their captain up with the Tottenham star to undergo surgery.
    Son Heung-Min must wait to find out if his World Cup dream is alive after surgeryCredit: AP
    Son, 30, was forced to come off the pitch in Spurs’ dramatic Champions League group stage win at Marseille on Tuesday.
    The forward’s head was rocked by Chancel Mbemba’s shoulder during a challenge.
    And Tottenham confirmed yesterday that Son would go under the knife to fix a fracture around his left eye in the next 48 hours – once the swelling has subsided.
    But South Korea chiefs have now cast doubt over the striker’s participation at Qatar 2022.
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    They admit both they and Son remain in the dark until he has surgery.
    And only then can a decision be made on whether the national hero is fit enough for selection.

    A statement read: “We will decide whether he could participate the World Cup or not after the outcome of his surgery.
    “We are keep cooperating with Tottenham medical team on Son’s injury.”
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    Meanwhile, Son’s close friend and South Korea left-back Kim Jing-su insists the Spurs star will give everything in his bid to play at the World Cup.
    Kim added: “I spoke with Son this morning. He is a very responsible man and representative of the Korean national team.
    “He will not easily give up to play in the World Cup.”
    Son is a key player for South Korea, having scored 35 goals in 104 games.
    He won his first cap back in 2010 and scored seven goals in qualifying. More

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    Spain vs Germany: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for HUGE 2022 World Cup Group E clash

    GRAB your popcorn football lovers as Spain are scheduled to take on Germany in the standout tie of Group E.And both European giants are on a mission to right their wrongs from what happened at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
    Spain were kicked out of the 2018 World Cup by the hosts RussiaCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Germany failed to make it out of the group stages in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
    A penalty shoot-out saw Spain go crashing out of the competition at the hands of the hosts despite being in control for most of the tie.
    However, Germany’s bags were packed even earlier as they failed to make it out of the group stages by finishing rock bottom.
    But the personnel has changed on both sides since then which includes the managers.
    What time does Spain vs Germany kick off?

    Spain’s mouth-watering fixture against Germany takes place on Sunday, November 27.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
    Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
    Germany got annihilated 6-0 when the European giants last met in a Nations League game back in 2020.

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    What TV channel is Spain vs Germany on and can it be live streamed?

    Spain vs Germany will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
    BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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    Can I watch Spain vs Germany for FREE?
    Good news, you can! Spain vs Germany is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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    Japan vs Costa Rica: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group E match

    GROUP E’s second round of World Cup fixtures involve a mouth-watering encounter between Japan and Costa Rica in Ar-Rayyan.The Japanese are no strangers to football’s biggest cup competition as they have qualified for the last seven consecutive tournaments.
    Japan’s celebrations were wild after securing a Qatar 2022 World Cup spotCredit: AFP
    Heung-min Son’s late free-kick forced Costa Rica to share the spoils with JapanCredit: Reuters
    But sealing their spot for Qatar may have been the most difficult yet as two last-gasp goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma in Australia got the job done.
    And now, Hajime Moriyasu’s men face a tough task of collecting three points from Costa Rica who have experience of winning on this ground before.
    However, Los Ticos suffered heartbreak against the last East Asian opponent they came up against courtesy of a wonder strike from Tottenham Hotspur ace Son Heung-min.
    What time does Japan vs Costa Rica kick off?

    Japan are scheduled to encounter Costa Rica on Sunday, November 27.
    It is expected to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
    Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar is the designated venue for this match and it can host up to 44,760 fans.
    Costa Rica have failed to beat Japan on all five occasions these two sides have met each other.

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    What TV channel is Japan vs Costa Rica on and can it be live streamed?

    Japan vs Costa Rica will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
    ITV hub is available to download on your preferred mobile phone or tablet device.

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    Can I watch Japan vs Costa Rica for FREE?
    Yes. Japan’s Group E fixture against Costa Rica is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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    Croatia vs Canada: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F match

    RUSSIA World Cup finalist Croatia will be entertaining Canada in the second round of Group F fixtures.The Croatian’s are aware of what it takes to go deep into football’s biggest cup competition as they made it to the final in 2018.
    France beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Canada’s convincing 4-0 win over Jamaica sealed their first World Cup spot in 36 yearsCredit: Reuters
    And head coach Zlatko Dalic will be hoping that his side can go one better this time as France outfoxed them to the trophy.
    But first, Vatreni have to navigate their way past a Canadian side who pipped North American giants Mexico to the top spot in their qualifying group.
    However, this is Les Rouges’ first World Cup campaign since 1986 where they failed to secure a single point in the group stages.
    What time does Croatia vs Canada kick off?

    Croatia’s Group F encounter with Canada takes place on Sunday, November 27.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
    Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it can host approximately 45,416 fans.
    History will be made as this is set to be the first ever match between these two sides.

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    What TV channel is Croatia vs Canada on and can it be live streamed?

    Croatia vs Canada will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
    BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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    Can I watch Croatia vs Canada for FREE?
    Good news, you can! Croatia vs Canada is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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    Belgium vs Morocco: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group F clash

    BELGIUM will be expected to collect three points in their Group F clash against Morocco – but it could prove to be tricky.The Moroccan’s comfortably topped their World Cup qualifying group by winning EVERY single match.
    Morocco ran riot in their World Cup qualifying group stagesCredit: Rex
    Eden Hazard inspired Belgium to a 3-1 win over England in the third place play-offCredit: AP:Associated Press
    And they officially sealed their spot by pummelling DR Congo 5-2 on aggregate in the CAF third round.
    However, the Red Devils’ hunger to make it further than the third place play-off this time could spur them on to collect all three points.
    But Morocco came out on top the last time these sides met way back in 2008.
    What time does Belgium vs Morocco kick off?

    Belgium’s Group F clash with Morocco takes place on Sunday, November 27.
    It is scheduled to kick-off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
    Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 40,000 fans.
    Morocco embarrassed Belgium by four goals to one when the two teams last played.

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    What TV channel is Belgium vs Morocco on and can it be live streamed?

    Belgium vs Morocco will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
    BBC iPlayer is available to download on your preferred choice of mobile phone or tablet device.

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    Can I watch Belgium vs Morocco for FREE?
    Yes. The Group F encounter between Belgium and Morocco is available to watch for FREE so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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    France vs Denmark: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group D clash

    REIGNING World champions France are scheduled to take on Denmark in the standout tie of Group D.Les Bleus famously fought hard to beat Croatia in a action packed final four years ago.
    France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup finalCredit: EPA
    Christian Eriksen marked his return with a brilliant strike against SerbiaCredit: Getty
    The French then continued their dominance on the international stage by securing a Nations League triumph in 2021.
    But they now come up against a determined Denmark side who had a very impressive Euro 2020 despite the tragedy of Christian Eriksen collapsing on the pitch.
    And the Danes are no strangers to grinding out a win against France as it something they have already achieved within the last calendar year.
    What time does France vs Denmark kick off?

    France’s mouth-watering clash with Denmark will take place on Saturday, November 26.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time – 6pm local time.
    Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar is the designated venue for this fixture and it can host approximately 40,000 supporters.
    Andreas Cornelius’ double was enough to see the Danes pull off a shock victory over France when the sides last met in June.

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    What TV channel is France vs Denmark on and can it be live streamed?

    France vs Denmark will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
    The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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    Can I watch France vs Denmark for FREE?
    Yes you can! France’s huge match against Denmark is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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    Tunisia vs Australia: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group D clash

    TUNISIA are scheduled to take on Australia in their second 2022 Qatar World Cup encounter.The Carthage Eagles landed a spot in football’s biggest cup competition by scraping past African rivals Mali over two legs.
    Tunisia landed a World Cup spot at the expense of MaliCredit: Getty
    Australia qualified for the World Cup after beating Peru in a penalty shoot-outCredit: AFP
    And they’ll be determined to at least go one step further than their 2018 campaign which saw them finish third behind Belgium and England in Group G.
    However, the Aussie’s fourth place group finish during the Russian World Cup edition could spur them on in the same manor as Tunisia.
    But the Socceroos haven’t managed to secure a World Cup knock-out spot since 2006.
    What time does Tunisia vs Australia kick off?

    Tunisia will be taking on Australia in the second set of Group D fixtures on Saturday, November 26.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 10am UK time – 12pm local time.
    Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host a capacity of 40,000 fans.
    The Tunisian’s came out on top when the sides last met way back in a 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup clash.

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    What TV channel is Tunisia vs Australia on and can it be live streamed?

    Tunisia vs Australia will be broadcasted LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
    The BBC iPlayer app is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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    Can I watch Tunisia vs Australia for FREE?
    Yes! Tunisia’s Group D clash against Australia can be watched for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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    Poland vs Saudi Arabia: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group C clash

    POLAND have Saudi Arabia lined up for their second Group C clash – and they’ll be hoping Robert Lewandowski can deliver the goods.Lewandowski, 34, could be representing his country at the World Cup for the last time.
    Robert Lewandowski could be playing at his last World Cup for PolandCredit: Getty
    Saudi Arabia finished top of their group in the World Cup qualifiersCredit: AFP
    And having got life at Barcelona off to a sensational start, the Polish captain will be hoping he can guide his side deep into football’s biggest cup competition.
    But navigating through the early stages won’t be easy as Copa America champions Argentina and North American giants Mexico make up the rest of Group C.
    Also, Saudi Arabia are no pushovers as they finished top of their World Cup qualifying charts.
    What time does Poland vs Saudi Arabia kick off?

    Poland go toe-to-toe with Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 26.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
    Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the allocated arena for this Group C tie and it can host approximately 45,350 fans.
    Saudi Arabia have lost four out of four fixtures against Poland and three of them came in 1994.

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    What TV channel is Poland vs Saudi Arabia on and can it be live streamed?

    Poland vs Saudi Arabia will be broadcasted LIVE on ITV in the UK.
    Viewers also have the option to stream the entire action live via the ITV website or ITV hub.
    The ITV hub is available to download on your mobile phone or preferred tablet device.

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    Can I watch Poland vs Saudi Arabia for FREE?
    Yes, Poland’s Group C tie with Saudi Arabia is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More