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MOSCOW (AP) The last Saturday at the World Cup (all times local):
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The Qatari organizers of the 2022 World Cup are open to a tournament of 48 teams »[19659004ThewishofFIFAPresidentGianniInfantinotoadd16moreteamsin2022wbadeenaspushingQatartoletneighboringcountriesparticipateinaco-hostingplan
. The pressure on Qatar was eased when the FIFA Council chaired by Infantino accepted the host country's consent as a "prerequisite" for the change.
A senior Qatari official said Saturday that a tournament of 48 teams could be organized using only the eight stadiums. around Doha.
Nbader Al Khater, deputy secretary general for tournament affairs, told reporters, "Yes, it's feasible.If the format is well done, it could be an editorial exciting. "
One option stands out: A playoff round involving 32 nations that would send 16 winners to join 16 teams clbadified in a traditional group stage. [19659002] –
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FIFA states that Nearly 2,000 seats were vacant in Samara for England's 2-0 win over Sweden in the World Cup quarter-finals.
39,991 spectators FIFA notes that fans of the World Cup England and Sweden have bought fewer packages that guarantee seats in each game of their team in Russia.
German and Colombian fans ranked third and fourth in the FIFA rankings Both teams had a potential for pbadage in the tournament to play Sam ara Saturday
Fans who have tickets for matches that no longer involve their team can offer them to FIFA for resale.
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20:05 pm
Croatia made a change in its composition for the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Russia, with striker Andrej Kramaric replacing the middle of Marcelo Brozovic field
. Croats in Russia. He was late in overtime against Denmark and scored one of the penalties while Croatia won in the round of 16.
Croatia continues with a backline to four, but the addition of Kramaric for the most defensive Brozovic Croats believe that they need the offensive shot against a Russian defense that thwarted Spain .
Composition of Croatia: Sime Vrsaljko, Ivan Strinic, Ivan Perisic, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Rakitic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic, Ante Rebic, Domagoj Vida, Danijel Subasic.
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19:45
Russia came back on a four-man defensive line for the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Croatia in the only change in selection of coach Stanislav Cherchesov. Injured left-back Yuri Zhirkov is the only player missing from the lineup who beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16. In his place comes winger Denis Cheryshev, author of the decisive penalty against Spain in shootout.
li Fyodor Kudryashov moves on the left side of a line of four players alongside Mario Fernandes, Sergei Ignashevich and Ilya Kutepov
Artyom Dzyuba, the great striker, remains the main Russian threat with support from Cheryshev and Alexander Golovin. [19659002DollowingGroundAlanDzagoevn'sAboutReplacedirelandfrombeingbeingbesting5:0contrel&SaudiArabia
Russia: Igor Akinfeev, Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kutepov, Sergey Ignashevich, Denis Cheryshev, Daler Kuzyaev, Roman Zobnin, Fyodor Kudryashov, Alexander Golovin, Alexander Samedov , Artyom Dzyuba
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19h15
Games, match and match England. Shouts of joy ran at Wimbledon when Dele Alli gave England a 2-0 lead over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
The bailiffs let the fans of Court 18 momentarily leave their doors for a triumphant embrace, as the singing of England "It's coming home" echoed – politely – around the grounds.
The World Cup was not screened for the All England Club while the Grand Slam tennis tournament was underway. were broadcast by fans watching or listening to the match on their mobile phones.
There were no such problems for tennis players. Liam Broady tweeted from the Wimbledon Players' Lounge to show that football has priority over the screens.
Among Center Court spectators who did not go to watch football was English football legend Bobby Charlton. Invited to the Royal Box, the winner of the World Cup in 1966 resisted the temptation to leave his seat.
England won 2-0 to return to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1990, and another win in the final for the first time since it's won the title in 66.
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Neymar claims that the elimination of Brazil World Cup in Russia is the saddest moment of his career and that it will be difficult to return
The 26-year-old Brazilian striker posted a message on Instagram, one day after Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Belgium in the quarter-finals of the Kazan World Cup.
He says he's in "Neymar says," It's hard to find the strength to want to play football again, but I'm sure God will give me enough strength to play football. "[19659002] Brazil won the last of its five World Cup titles in 2002. [19659002] Neymar ended his message by saying that the Brazilian team's dream of a sixth title was interrupted but that he remains alive in their "mind and heart."
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18:52 pm
England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 beating Sweden 2-0 with goals scored by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli
The English scored their eighth set-set goal this tournament when Maguire rose the highest in the corner of Ashley Young on the 30th
Alli added a second by crossing a cross from Jesse Lingard with a powerful header through the keeper's arms Robin Olsen
England will face Croatia or host Russia in the second semifinal of Moscow on Wednesday, and is looking to reach its first final since winning the World Cup in 1966.
The Swedes were playing in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1994.
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6:15 pm
At Dele Alli head In the 59th minute, l & # 39; England gave Sweden a 2-0 lead and put their team in a strong position to advance to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1990.
England had a lead 1-0 In the quarterfinals, after a header from Harry Maguire in the 30th minute, he beat Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olson. It was the first international goal of Maguire and the tenth goal of the tournament for England
For the second goal, Jesse Lingard served the ball to an unidentified Alli, who made a sign of the head-to-head
equaling the national record of 11 goals scored in the 1966 World Cup title race.
The winner in Samara will advance to the semifinal against the winner of the last match between Russia and Croatia in Sochi. Sweden had its best opportunity two minutes from the second half on Marcus Berg's head, but English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford put him out of danger.
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England leads Sweden 1-0 at halftime in the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Sweden after Harry Maguire scored in the 30th minute.
Maguire's head rebounded before beating Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olson. It was Maguire 's first international goal, and the tenth of the tournament in England
is the only time, apart from the last moments of his time out, to lose against the. Germany in the group stage that Sweden followed in the tournament. Possession at 59% in the first half, while Sweden took a more defensive approach.
The winner at Samara will enter a semi-final against the winner of the last Saturday's match between Russia and Croatia in Sochi
his only World Cup in 1966, did not reach the semi-finals Finals since 1990.
Sweden advanced to the semi-finals in 1994 but lost 1-0 to Brazil in Pasadena.
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5:31 pm [19659002] England won 1-0 in its quarter-final against Sweden with the bouncy head of Harry Maguire in the 30th minute at Samara.
Maguire beat Emil Forsberg to kick Ashley Young between goalkeeper Robin Olson and Ol a Toivonen, who was guarding the post. It's Maguire's first international goal in his 10th match for England
This is the only time Sweden has followed the tournament apart from the last moments of its 2- loss. 1 against Germany. The winner will face Russia or Croatia in the semifinal
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4:25 pm
Alex Ovechkin brought the Stanley Cup to the World Cup.
The captain of the Washington Capitals brought the NHL trophy to an area of Moscow fans where World Cup games are presented. Ovechkin lifted the Cup over his head in front of a crowd of fans, who were allowed to take pictures with the trophy.
Ovechkin said that he wished good Russian football team in the quarter-finals with Croatia on Saturday in Sochi. He says, "The national team has done a good job for fans, everyone is so happy, miracles can happen, we are not far from the final, we have to fight, and our players understand it. , they will do everything they can. "
Ovechkin won his first Stanley Cup championship a month ago in his 13th season in Washington.
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