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The final whistle was met by another huge roar from the 64,478 spectators, appreciation for the effort of the teams, not simply in appreciation of a spectacle, but for players who had run their hearts out in stifling conditions.
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Lionel Messi's Argentina have already sealed top spot in Group J, but the world champions will look to complete a perfect group-stage campaign before turning their focus to the knockout rounds.
Lionel Messi has added yet another landmark to his unparalleled World Cup career, becoming the first player in men's FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches.Substitute Messi curled in a free kick from 25 metres in the 80th minute to make the score 3-1 in his side's final Group J...
Argentina 2–0 Jordan (Half-time)Argentina have taken firm control of their final group-stage match, heading into the break with a comfortable 2–0 lead over Jordan despite resting captain Lionel Messi.The breakthrough came in the 19th minute when Giovani Lo Celso curled home a superb free-kick, givin...
Yoane Wissa netted twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a comeback 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in Group K on Saturday, to set up a round of 32 meeting with England.DR Congo, making their World Cup return after a 52-year absence, came into the...
Portugal and Colombia played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group K game on Saturday as Colombia topped the standings and Portugal finished second to join them in the last 32.Colombia dominated the opening stages but Portugal bounced back after the hydration break, with Bruno...
In 1978, a pair of Scotland fans with little money hitched a lift on a ship across the Atlantic to Argentina, repainting it as they went to pay their way, in the ultimate World Cup budget journey featured in a BBC television documentary.For decades, low-income supporters have taken buses and trains...
Algeria manager Vladimir Petkovic freshened up his side with four changes for their decisive Group J clash against Austria, including a switch in goal as Oussama Benbot replaces Luca Zidane.Defender Jaouen Hadjam also comes into the lineup in place of Rayan Ait-Nouri, with Petkovic reshuffling his t...
Lionel Messi starts on the bench as Argentina take on Jordan in their final Group J match at Dallas Stadium on Saturday with coach Lionel Scaloni making nine changes to the side that defeated Austria in their previous match.Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and forward Lautaro Martinez are the only playe...