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A group of Singaporeans living and working in Qatar, including Haqeem Nasser (right), are thrilled that the World Cup has arrived at their doorstep.
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World Cup a treat for Singaporeans in Qatar

South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan, nicknamed 'The Bull', scored the dramatic winner against Portugal to send his country into the next round of the Qatar World Cup.
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World Cup: Five facts about South Korean hero Hwang Hee-chan

There are four knock-out rounds - round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final, which will take place on Dec 18.
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World Cup: What’s next for teams in the round of 16?

Cameroonian players Enzo Ebosse (left) and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa celebrate beating Brazil, despite not going through.
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World Cup: Cameroon stun Brazil but fail to go through

M. Ganesan with (from left) assistant Neuza Back, referee Stephanie Frappart and assistant Karen Diaz.
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M. Ganesan, a ‘brother’ to match officials in Qatar

South Korea's midfielder Hwang Hee-chan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between South Korea and Portugal at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan on December 2, 2022.
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Hwang Hee-chan’s injury-time winner sends Korea to last 16

Brazil legend Pele, seen in his file photo taken in June 2016, said he was in hospital for a monthly visit.
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Brazil legend Pele says he was in hospital for ‘monthly visit’

Germany created many chances against Japan but lacked accuracy in front of goal.
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Germany World Cup exit not as shocking as it looks

Japan fans celebrate outside the stadium after the match as Japan qualify for the knockout stages.
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Best World Cup already, say Japanese fans

    Germany's forward Thomas Mueller reacts after the match.
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    ‘Absolute catastrophe’, says Mueller, on Germany’s exit

    Germany's Thomas Mueller (left) consoles defender Antonio Ruediger after the team failed to qualify.
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    World Cup: Germany's out despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

    Japan's Takuma Asano celebrates qualifying for the knockout stages.
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    World Cup: Japan stun Spain with 2-1 win; Germany crash out

    Japan fans celebrate outside the stadium after the match as Japan qualify for the knockout stages.
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    Best World Cup already, say Japanese fans

    Germany's forward Thomas Mueller reacts after the match.
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    ‘Absolute catastrophe’, says Mueller, on Germany’s exit

    Germany's Thomas Mueller (left) consoles defender Antonio Ruediger after the team failed to qualify.
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    World Cup: Germany's out despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

    Japan's Takuma Asano celebrates qualifying for the knockout stages.
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    World Cup: Japan stun Spain with 2-1 win; Germany crash out

    Son Heung-min wearing a face mask during a training session on Dec 1 on the eve of their match against Portugal.
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    After the tears, Korea turn eyes to Portugal

    The Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, said on Nov 22 that they were ready to sell the English Premier League club.
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    Who could buy Manchester United and how much is it worth?

    Croatia's Josko Gvardiol (front) in action against Belgium's Romelu Lukaku.
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    World Cup: Belgium crash out after Croatia draw

    Fans celebrate during Saudi Arabia’s victory against Argentina at the World Cup on Nov 22, 2022.
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    World Cup: Arabs field satire as tournament brings joy & pain

    Uruguay coach Diego Alonso says they will be going to use all the weapons at their disposal.
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    Uruguay coach Alonso wants his players to ‘break free’

    Mexico midfielder Orbelin Pineda fails to score past Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais.
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    Mexico out on goal difference after last fight for survival