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A day after Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina, Japan also came from behind to beat Germany by the same 2-1 scoreline to pile pressure on Hansi Flick.

Saudi Arabia and Japan have produced two huge shocks at the 2022 World Cup, with the competition having had a rich history of mega upsets.

From being prevented from playing in the Premier League to netting a famous goal at Qatar 2022, the now-Bochum winger has enjoyed quite the turnaround

With his exit from Old Trafford confirmed, GOAL takes a look at which clubs may be interested in signing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner

After years of work, La Ligue D'Egalite is aiming to bring more opportunities to young people in one of Africa's most successful footballing nations.

The winger's absence was one of the big talking points after the draw with Wales, but is he fit enough to change the trajectory of the tournament?

Piers Morgan has been leading the calls for the Gunners to sign the Portuguese superstar, but it would only serve to derail their superb season

The former forward finished his playing career as an iconic figure in American soccer and set his sights on achieving different kinds of goals.

Some absolute superstars have played for Germany, but only the best can make our all-time XI!

The Arsenal winger may have missed the deciding penalty in the Euro 2020 final, but his two goals against Iran put any doubts over him firmly to bed

The 19-year-old has been the best player in the Bundesliga this season and could now provide the X-factor for Hansi Flick's team in Qatar.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner enjoyed a triumphant return to Old Trafford in 2021, but things turned sour long before he left the club on Tuesday

The Portuguese parted company with the club on Tuesday evening, bringing an end to a drawn-out and divisive divorce that has tarnished his legacy

The reigning world champions kicked off the defence of their title with an impressive 4-1 rout on Tuesday evening

The iconic El Tri goalkeeper stepped up once again on the global stage to help his side earn a point from their opening game at Qatar 2022

The old guard and the next generation will team up for Diego Alonso's side as they go for glory in Qatar

One of the heroes of the Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph, the former Manchester City midfielder is now making a name for herself in Spain

The iconic No.10 opened the scoring in his final World Cup but ended up on the wrong side of a remarkable result in Lusail.

Monday's draw with Wales felt like two dropped points instead of one gained as the U.S. missed a big chance to control its own destiny in Qatar

The U.S. men's national team allowed a late equalizer to Gareth Bale in an action-packed 1-1 draw on Monday.

The in-demand PSV forward was the hero as the Oranje began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win in Qatar

Despite huge expectations back home, it feels like El Tri will need to raise their game considerably to even make it out of the group this time

Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish also got on the scoresheet as the Three Lions ran out 6-2 winners in Qatar

Stopping the LAFC forward may be the difference between success or failure for Gregg Berhalter's team on Monday

The winger’s rapid decline at Real Madrid has been remarkable, and it remains to be seen whether he has anything left in the tank

The Gunners were 2-1 up but suffered late agony, paving the way for their London rivals to move three points clear at the top of the table

The forward only scored seven goals for Italy but six arrived during the 1990 World Cup, earning 'Toto' the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball.

The opening game of the 2022 World Cup may have only finished 2-0, but the gulf in class between the two sides was glaring

GOAL takes a look at the team Gregg Berhalter should select for the U.S.'s first World Cup game in eight years