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Virgil van Dijk says Netherlands are not focusing on stopping Lionel Messi

Virgil Van Dijk insists the Netherlands are preparing for far more than Lionel Messi alone in Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to being substituted during Portugal's loss to South Korea.

Ronaldo role ‘to be defined’ – Portugal coach

Cristiano Ronaldo’s role for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has to be “defined”, Portugal boss Fernando Santos said after dropping his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland.

Goncalo Ramos scores a World Cup hat trick

Ramos nets hat-trick to lead Portugal into World Cup last 8

Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos marked his first Portugal start with a stunning hat-trick as Fernando Santos’ side hit Switzerland for six on their way to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Morocco players celebrate the 2-0 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match against Belgium

Walid Regragui praises multicultural Morocco squad after upsetting Spain at FIFA World Cup

Morocco boss Walid Regragui said his side’s World Cup upset victory over Spain proved that players born outside the country can lift them to the next level after they reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

goalkeeper Yassine Bounou of Morocco celebrates after winning with his team mates after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16

Spain crash out of World Cup after Morocco hold their nerve in penalty shootout

Spain are out of the FIFA World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco in the last 16 on a dramatic day in Qatar.

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Saka ready to take penalty for England despite Euro 2020 heartbreak

Bukayo Saka is ready to step up to the penalty spot for England again as he said his hot streak at the World Cup has "lifted" him following his Euro 2020 heartbreak.