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The five-time winners will have gone 24 years without lifting the trophy by 2026, but they will still have a team capable of more than just competing

The Spurs striker had the chance to force extra-time at the Al Bayt Stadium but France triumphed 2-1 thanks to his horrific miss.

Morocco continued to carry Africa to World Cup history while denying Portugal a spot in the semi-final.

The midfielder has played a pivotal role in Croatia, a nation of just four million people, once again defying all expectations in Qatar

A number of clubs from around Europe have been linked with the Portugal star, but which is the best fit?

Lionel Scaloni's side blew a 2-0 lead in the dying stages of a heated encounter but held their nerve in the shootout to reach the last four.

The Brazilian star had what could have been a career-defining moment pulled out from under him, leading to yet another heartbreak and more tears.

The World Cup of shocks continued on Friday as wily Croatia dumped favourites Brazil out on penalties.

The Liverpool captain's influence on Gareth Southgate's squad, and on Jude Bellingham in particular, has been there for all to see in Qatar.

The forward has been working with a personal tactics coach since January in his bid to become one of the world's top players, and it's paying off.

The Germans were 2-0 up after just 10 minutes against the Catalans, while there were plenty of other big results on matchday four...

The 1986 World Cup offered plenty of entertainment, with the Argentines eventually going on to lift the trophy

There has been a staggering rise in goals from wide areas from Russia 2018 to Qatar 2022, so which nation stands to benefit from this tactical shift?

The Oranje’s impressive run in Qatar has proven there is still plenty of life in the old dog, but can the veteran boss take them all the way?

The Gunners began their Dubai Super Cup campaign with a comfortable success against Lyon in which several players made the case for more playing time

The Gunners' No.9 will be on the sidelines for months after undergoing knee surgery, but Mikel Arteta and Edu are unlikely to panic just yet

La Roja already have a young core of players who are likely to be mainstays of the team going forward, but who are the new faces who could join them?

The Gunners take on Lyon and AC Milan as part of the Dubai Super Cup during their stay in the city as they prepare for the Premier League's return

Italy put in some sublime performances to lift the 2006 World Cup, but what has happened to the heroes of that tournament since?

The France star has been the Player of the Tournament at the World Cup so far, but that doesn't mean the Three Lions can't slow him down on Saturday

The childhood "acquaintance" of Pablo Escobar has lived a life less ordinary, one defined by hugely consequential moments of madness.

The Reds will take on Lyon and AC Milan as they prepare to attack the second half of the domestic season

Miroslav Klose doesn't get much recognition, perhaps because he's as humble as they come, but nobody has more World Cup goals.

After the last-16 ties, many of the pre-tournament favourites have made it through, but how do the teams that are left stack up against each other?

By benching his captain, Fernando Santos has set the Selecao free and perhaps given them a better chance of winning the World Cup in the process

The Spurs striker has upset plenty of people with his showboating and playacting in the past but his form at the 2022 World Cup has been superb

It took a Panenka penalty to secure the African side their first ever World Cup quarter-final, and leaves Luis Enrique with big questions to answer

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink told the striker before the 2002 World Cup that the tournament would change his life - and it did.

The striking duo haven't always seen eye to eye, but they're proving a match made in heaven at Qatar 2022