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

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

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      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

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      Argentina vs Mexico: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group C tie

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      REIGNING Copa America champions Argentina are scheduled for a mouth-watering clash with Mexico in their second Group C game.The South American giants finally ended their 28-year wait to lift the prestigious trophy in the summer of 2021 at the expense of Brazil.
      Argentina finally secured another Copa America trophyCredit: Reuters
      Mexico qualified for the World Cup for a 15th consecutive timeCredit: AFP
      And Argentina followed that up with a comfortable 3-0 win in the CONMEEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions final over Italy.
      However, Lionel Messi and co will be eager to land the World Cup – a trophy which has eluded them since 1986.
      But first, the Argentines will have to navigate their way past Mexico who haven’t failed to qualify for the knock-out rounds in over 44 years.
      What time does Argentina vs Mexico kick off?

      Argentina’s intriguing encounter against Mexico will take place on Saturday, November 26.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 7pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusali, Qatar is the allocated arena for this match and it can hold a staggering 80,000 spectators.
      Mexico have failed to score in their last three games against Argentina with the last match in 2019 ending 4-0.

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      What TV channel is Argentina vs Mexico on and can it be live streamed?

      Argentina vs Mexico 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 Argentina vs Mexico for FREE?
      Yes, Argentina’s Group C clash against Mexico 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

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      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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      Qatar vs Senegal: TV channel, live stream FREE and kick-off time for 2022 World Cup Group A tie

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      QATAR continue their World Cup journey with a tough encounter against the kings of Africa – Senegal.Bayern Munich ace Sadio Mane inspired the Lions to their first ever AFCON triumph in February.
      Sadio Mane’s penalty fired Senegalese to their first AFCON winCredit: Rex
      And head coach Aliou Cisse will be hoping the Senegalese talisman can somehow do the same in football’s biggest cup competition.
      However, Senegal need to navigate their way over a tricky second hurdle first in Qatar with the tournament being on their home soil.
      But the African giants are expected to come out on top as Senegal have a whole host of world class talent amongst their squad.
      What time does Qatar vs Senegal kick off?

      Qatar’s second World Cup clash against Senegal will take place on Friday, November 25.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 1pm UK time – 3pm local time.
      Al Thumama Stadium in Al Thumama, Qatar is the allocated arena for this fixture and it hold a capacity of around 40,000.
      This will be Qatar’s first ever encounter with the AFCON winners Senegal.

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      What TV channel is Qatar vs Senegal on and can it be live streamed?

      Qatar vs Senegal 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 onto your mobile or preferred tablet device.

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      Can I watch Qatar vs Senegal for FREE?

      Yes! Qatar’s second World Cup encounter against Senegal is available to watch for FREE in the UK so long as you have a valid TV license. More

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      Chilwell’s hamstring the latest World Cup worry for Southgate as injuries mount up.. but who else is he sweating over?

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      BEN CHILWELL has added to Gareth Southgate’s nervous three weeks before the World Cup with a heartbreaking injury.The Chelsea left-back’s hamstring woe against Dinamo Zagreb means the England boss has fitness fears over at least EIGHT players.
      Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell faces an uphill battle to make the World Cup after suffering this injury in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Dinamo ZagrebCredit: Alamy
      Gareth Southgate hopes a number of his players will shoot back to full fitnessCredit: Reuters
      The Three Lions have arguably the world’s greatest batch of right-backs – but were rocked by serious problems for Reece James and Kyle Walker.
      And Southgate’s probable first-choice centre-backs Harry Maguire and John Stones might be lacking match sharpness.
      Experienced midfielders Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson could also be struggling.
      And up front Dominic Calvert-Lewin is not long back from injuries.
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      But at least Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has shrugged off an ankle knock this week.
      Here’s our lowdown on England chief Southgate’s main worries for Qatar, with their opener against Iran on November 21.
      BEN CHILWELL
      Even Chelsea boss Graham Potter was pessimistic after the 25-year-old collapsed to the floor during stoppage-time in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League win over Zagreb.
      Potter told BT Sport: “It doesn’t look positive. But it’s a hamstring and we’ll have to scan it and see how it is.”
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      REECE JAMES
      Chilwell’s right wing-back team-mate at Stamford Bridge is unlikely to make the Middle East – as a knee injury suffered in mid-October could keep him out for eight weeks.
      James’ outstanding start to the season – which was tipped to make him an England starter in Qatar – crumbled when he was hurt against AC Milan.
      KYLE WALKER
      The Manchester City star’s ability to play as one of three central defenders, as well as his usual right-back spot, made him a popular choice for Southgate.
      But Walker faces a real struggle to be fit following the abdominal injury he picked up in the 6-3 derby win over United on October 2.
      JOHN STONES
      The Etihad central defender is fit after missing six games with hamstring problems.
      But although he returned at RIGHT-BACK in last Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Leicester he was rested against Seville on Wednesday and could be rusty for the World Cup.
      England’s main centre-backs Harry Maguire and John Stones could lack match fitness ahead of the World Cup opener against Iran on November 21Credit: Getty
      HARRY MAGUIRE
      England’s centre-back mainstay finally regained his Premier League place for Manchester United in Sunday’s 1-0 win over West Ham.
      But although he produced his finest form of the season, there have to be question marks over how match-tuned he’ll be in Qatar.
      KALVIN PHILLIPS
      The midfield anchorman was sidelined first by Etihad’s big names and then by a bad shoulder in September – as his £45million summer move from Leeds continues to look questionable value.
      Phillips might well shake off his injury before the World Cup – but perhaps not his failure to start a Prem match this season.
      JORDAN HENDERSON
      Liverpool’s midfield workhorse hasn’t made his usual impression this season, and not only because a hamstring injury kept him out for five matches.
      Southgate is known for his loyalty and Henderson for his commitment, but the 32-year-old could be a bit fragile for a whole tournament.
      DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN
      Everton’s main man up front seems to be recapturing full fitness after his season only started in October due to a knee injury.
      But of all the players on England’s “worry list” he’s maybe the only one who wouldn’t be a contender to start even if completely match sharp – thanks to the goalscoring pedigree of Three Lions’ skipper Harry Kane. More

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      Ben Chilwell facing World Cup heartbreak as Chelsea defender suffers hamstring injury vs Zagreb in huge England blow

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      BEN CHILWELL’S World Cup dream with England looks to be over after the left-back appeared to pull his hamstring while in action for Chelsea.The 25-year-old pulled up and collapsed to the floor in injury-time at the end of Chelsea’s dead-rubber 2-1 win against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
      Ben Chilwell pulled up in injury time against Dinamo ZagrebCredit: AFP
      Chilwell clutches his left hamstring in painCredit: Reuters
      Chilwell covered his face with his hands after going down injuredCredit: Alamy

      The Three Lions star clutched his left leg and immediately called for the physios to tend to him with just minutes left of the game.
      Chilwell then left Stamford Bridge on crutches.
      He now appears to be a major doubt for the World Cup – with England’s first game less than three weeks away.
      Chilwell limped off the pitch at full-time with the aid of two of Chelsea’s medical staff.
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      Blues boss Graham Potter admitted afterwards that it doesn’t look good for Chilwell.
      Potter said on the left-back: “[It’s] not great. When he pulls up like that it’s a concern. We need to scan it but it’s not positive at the moment.
      “It’s a blow for us on an otherwise positive evening. To see him pull up like that isn’t a great sight, so fingers crossed when we get it scanned it isn’t as bad [as it looked]. Clearly we’re disappointed.”
      Potter revealed Chilwell was “disappointed and upset” after speaking to the left-back in the dressing room.
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      When asked if Chilwell was a doubt for the World Cup, Potter admitted: “You’d have to say so, yeah. I don’t want to add any more than that but when a player pulls up like he did and he felt it, it’s never positive.”
      He added: “I spoke to him briefly. He just felt something as he was setting off. Obviously he’s disappointed and upset.”
      Chilwell had been expected to challenge for the starting left-back spot in Qatar with Manchester United ace Luke Shaw.
      But as he was helped from the pitch he appeared to say the word “popped” to Mason Mount, who then put his hand on his face.
      England boss Gareth Southgate is set to name his squad for the World Cup on November 14, with the tournament getting underway on November 20.
      Ex-Leicester star Chilwell ruptured his ACL last November in the Champions League, and spent much of last season out injured.
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      He tried to return without undergoing surgery but suffered a setback during a training session on Christmas Day and then had an operation.
      Chilwell only returned to training in May and skipped his summer holidays to ensure he would be ready for an important season for club and country.
      He has only recently reclaimed his place in Chelsea’s starting XI ahead of new signing Marc Cucurella.
      But now he has suffered a fresh injury blow.
      Chelsea legend Joe Cole said on BT Sport after the match: “Yeah horrible sight for Ben I feel his pain. I had problems at the back end of my career and it is heartbreaking.
      “As soon as it happens it’s a shooting pain this close to the World Cup the best you can hope for is two or three weeks before you can get back on the grass and with a World Cup selection it’s really tough. 
      “I really feel for him, again in a game where Chelsea were just seeing it out he played a strong team.
      “Overall a win three points, a win top of the group for the club, but you do feel for Ben.”
      Meanwhile ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle said: “Sometimes with a hamstring you get a warning sign. It goes into a little contraction and that’s when you put your hand up.
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      “But that one there just went. His face went you could see. He just turns the ball over on the outside and he grimaced, he was in real pain. That one looks like a nasty one.”
      Hoddle added: “It’s such a blow. [I’m] gutted for him.”
      Chilwell had to be helped off the pitch at full-timeCredit: PA
      Mason Mount tends to the stricken ChilwellCredit: Reuters
      Graham Potter consoles Chilwell at full-timeCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea 2 Zagreb 1: Sterling gets first goal since September in big England boost as Potter forgets Brighton nightmare

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      GRAHAM POTTER turned to his ultimate Z-lister to end the Champions League group stage on a high note.Denis Zakaria was finally allowed out on pitch for a memorable debut in which he scored the winner to clinch Chelsea’s comeback.
      Raheem Sterling scored his first goal since SeptemberCredit: Getty
      Denis Zakaria also got himself a goal and impressed on debut in front of his new fansCredit: Reuters
      But Ben Chilwell suffered what appeared to be a hamstring injuryCredit: AFP
      However, Ben Chilwell’s World Cup dream may be over after pulling up with a hamstring injury at the end of the game.
      The England international was clearly in some pain and had to be carried off by medical staff after the game.
      Switzerland midfielder Zakaria was signed on loan from Juventus on deadline day in the summer and has sat on his hands ever since.
      But in last night’s final Champions League group game and with Chelsea already assured of top spot, the forgotten man of Stamford Bridge received a long-awaited call up.
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      It would be stretching a point to claim Zakaria turned in a matchwinning performance. But he popped up when needed to see off stubborn Zagreb with a scuffed goal after half an hour.
      The shot took a slight deflection off a defender on the way over the line but Chelsea boss Graham Potter won’t care.
      And it was the clear the goal meant a lot as he was mobbed by team-mates who ruffled his hair. 
      When he hobbled off with 19 minutes to go, Zakaria was treated to a standing ovation from fans in the Stamford Bridge West Stand, acutely aware of how frustrated the player must have been in recent weeks.
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      With a World Cup around the corner, any game time is precious to players now and Zakaria played his part in his side’s win last night.
      For a game with nothing to play for except pride and restoring confidence Potter went for it with his line up: A strong starting XI with the exception of forgotten man Zakaria.
      Clearly last night’s game was an exercise in running Saturday’s 4-1 pummelling at Brighton out of the system and yet another experiment with the formation from the new Tinkerman.
      A back four and a front two comprising Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, sandwiching a midfield diamond.
      And for a time it looked as if this latest reworking of the tactics was going to backfire like it did at the Amex Stadium at the weekend.
      Dinamo Zagreb took a shock lead in the eighth minute. The third time in the last four games Chelsea have gone behind.
      A right wing cross from right back Sadegh Moharrami dipped at the far post and cannoned back across the box off the back of Cesar Azpilicueta’s head.
      Zagreb striker Bruno Petkovic was in the clear to power home a header from six yards. 
      Returning keeper Edouard Mendy had no hope of keeping it out and the defence which shipped four goals four days previously gifted the opposition another goal.
      Potter has never had such a quantity of quality players at his disposal in his managerial career. 
      Sterling looked far more impressive in his more advanced positionCredit: Getty
      Potter’s magic wand struck again with yet another new tactical look pulling offCredit: Alamy
      Bruno Petkovic headed in the opener for ZagrebCredit: Getty
      Chilwell was clearly in agony following his injuryCredit: Reuters
      He had to be carried off by medical staff at the end of the gameCredit: Reuters
      Maybe it is the embarrassment of riches that he finds confusing? Like a spoilt kid on Christmas Day who doesn’t know which expensive present to play with first.
      At least he is sort of getting the idea of where to put Sterling. 
      The decision to employ a rabbit-like winger who can twist and turn opponents inside out as a wingback proved the most glaring of recent glitches in the formation playbook.
      Partnering Aubameyang, Sterling was instantly more effective. Even before his equaliser on 18 minutes he latched onto a probing cross from Kai Havertz and lashed a shot wide from inside the box.
      Sterling’s form for Chelsea lately has been a big talking point. With England boss Gareth Southgate on a nationwide tour to check up on his stars ahead of this month’s World Cup, the lack of goals for one of our most explosive and dynamic players has been a concern.
      His leveller was his first goal since Potter’s first game as manager on September 14 – ten matches ago now. That’s some lean streak in the build up to his fifth major international tournament.
      Sticking one away last night, even in a pointless game like this, will boost Sterling’s self-confidence as the run-in to Qatar starts. 
      The manner in which he took the goal has added gravy to remind Southgate what a quality player he has on his hands.
      A piercing through ball by Jorginho from the centre circle found Aubameyang on the run into Zagreb’s box. Chelsea’s main frontman cheekily back-heeled the ball with Sterling following in close formation behind.
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      But there was still work to be done in shimmying past two defenders, before slotting the ball into the bottom right hand corner of the net.
      After the break, Aubameyang hit the crossbar and Mason Mount’s free kick was tipped over. Mendy made up for conceding earlier with a save on the line from Josep Misic. More