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December 06, 2022 01:47 PM IST

Watch: Brazil, manager break into dance in stadium; slammed for 'disrespect'

FIFA World Cup 2022: A few football pundits covering the FIFA World Cup 2022 didn't seem to like Brazil's celebration of their carnival of football.

Deepika Padukone to unveil FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy during final in Qatar: report

FIFA World Cup 2022: The final match will be played at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar on December 18.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil break records in 'Samba' performance against South Korea

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil eased past South Korea 4-1 in Monday's Round of 16 match in style and broke a few records on the way.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Matches today, time, and full schedule

The fight for the final two quarterfinal spots is upon us as Portugal and Spain will battle Switzerland and Morocco, respectively.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil dedicate victory to ailing Pele

Brazilian star Neymar said: "I hope he will be back in good health as soon as possible and that we could have at least comforted him with the victory."

FIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappe leapfrogs the great Pele, equals Lionel Messi record

FIFA World Cup 2022: The PSG forward put on yet another masterclass and is quickly establishing himself as the natural heir to the Messi-Ronaldo throne.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Matches today, time and full schedule

FIFA World Cup 2022: Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea will have the odds stacked against them when they go toe-to-toe against Croatia and Brazil in the Round of 16.

Football legend Pele's fans keep vigil outside Brazil hospital

Concerns grew about Pele's health after he was hospitalised in Sao Paulo last week. Doctors treating him assured that he remained stable.

Professional fouls and fake injuries continue to rob football of its charm

In all the world’s top-tier football leagues, penalties are on the rise since referees are now likely to punish the slightest of touches in the box by awarding one.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Matches today, time and full schedule

Traditional heavyweights France and England will be overwhelming favourites in their respective games as they bid to set up a quarterfinal date with one another.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi breaks this record in his 1000th game

The diminutive genius dazzled against Australia in his landmark match and put on a masterclass as Argentina secured a 2-1 win in the Round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Silence as protest and official response in Qatar

FIFA World Cup 2022: Matches today, time and full schedule

The Round of 16 kicks off today with Lionel Messi's Argentina headlining today's fixtures.

How Uruguay and Switzerland were one goal away from a different destiny

FIFA World Cup 2022: While the two teams are heading in opposite directions in the tournament, Switzerland and Uruguay needed just one goal each to change the course of their respective groups.

Explained: Why the fuss over Japan's goal is unfounded

FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan pulled off an upset by beating Spain 2-1, which not only saw it progress to the next round but also knocked Germany out of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Matches today, time and full schedule

FIFA World Cup 2022: The final group stages are upon us before we head to the Round of 16 and there are still 2 spots up for grabs between Groups G and H.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Fans react to Germany's shock exit

Germany drew 1-1 against Spain. But the Spanish side's own defeat at the hands of the Japanese sealed the Germans' fate.

Watch: 'Fake' Neymar takes Qatar by storm, fools thousands of fans, guards

FIFA World Cup 2022: While the real Neymar is racing against time to be fit for Brazil's final group game and beyond, an impersonator has caught the fancy of the fans and venue officials alike.

FIFA World Cup 2022: In a first, 3 women referees, and 3 female assistant referees are officiating at a football World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Matches today, time and full schedule

FIFA World Cup 2022: The final round of fixtures for Groups E and F is upon as as Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup will see some high-octane matches and historic on-field refereeing teams.

All-woman refereeing trio to make history tonight at FIFA

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Group E encounter will see an all-female refereeing trio for the first time in a men's World Cup match.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group G and H scenarios

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil and Portugal have unsurprisingly already booked a place in the next round. How does it look for the other teams in Group G and H?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group E and F scenarios

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany and Belgium will look to avoid embarrassing first-round exits as the race to progress from Groups E and F heads for an exciting finish.

Stephanie Frappart to be first woman referee at men's World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Stephanie Frappart, refereeing her men's World Cup match is the latest step in a rapid rise to the top level in Europe.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C and D scenarios

There is all to play for in Group C while Group D will see a fight for a spot alongside France in the Round of 16.