 | Vedimara Brazil fans with ‘bull’ enthusiasm in Kerala's North ParavurThe other day, Argentina fans brought a horse while erecting a large cut-out of Messi. |
 | Religion should not be barrier between people and sportsGames and entertainments also are an integral part of life, and we need not create a necessary binary between religion and sports. |
 | Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 drawCroatia, the 2018 runner-up led by Luka Modric, will attempt to make another deep run at the World Cup after also reaching the semifinals in 1998. |
 | Morocco advances at World Cup after beating Canada 2-1The Moroccans’ only other trip past the group stage came in 1986. |
 | FIFA World Cup: Why Szczesny was always likely to save Messi's penaltyThe Poland goalkeeper stopped the Argentina star from scoring in the crucial clash late on Wednesday night. |
 | Virtue or signalling? World Cup protests amid FIFA get mixed reactionGermany's hands-over-mouths protest, a reaction to being barred from wearing a "OneLove" armband, was swiftly followed by accusations of anti-Arab racism and taunts over the country's Nazi past. |
 | Saudi Arabia exits FIFA World Cup with newfound confidence“We did our best. Today it was more difficult for us," said Hervé Renard, Saudi Arabia’s French coach. "But we don’t have to forget what we did together.” |
 | Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at FIFA World CupMexico dominated the first half. Orbelin Pineda had one of the best of three good chances for El Tri, but it was easily grabbed by Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais in the 25th minute. |
 | FIFA World Cup: Argentina advance even as Poland, Mexico face contrasting fatesThe match was billed as a head-to-head between Messi and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, perhaps the best centre-forward in the world, but it proved to be a mismatch. |
 | Soccer fan brings Argentina to BengalWhen Bengal’s soccer lovers are divided into supporters of two countries, Argentina and Brazil, Patra’s house on the northern outskirts of Kolkata has become a place to visit for blue-white fans. |
 | Women footballers from Odisha live the game during FIFA World CupOne of them, Alochana Senapati said she is a fan of Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo. “I am praying for Portugal’s victory in the World Cup.” |
 | 13-year-old fan’s cry for Argentina and Messi to soon land him in QatarIn the video, Nibras tells his friends, who trolled him, that Argentina is going to come back as there are more matches to be played. |
 | Sexagenarian fan ‘rides’ for BrazilAfter seeing my keen interest, police officers allowed me to watch that edition’s final from the media gallery. |
 | Meet the Lopez family, die-hard Portugal fans since 1978He said the family has been following the team since 1978. |
 | FIFA World Cup: Captain America and a new beginningDriven by the disappointment of not qualifying for the last World Cup, a Pulisic-inspired golden generation advance to knockout stages |
 | In Cisse, a man Senegal trust with their heart and soulCoach has successfully managed to lift African nation from tough times; Under his watch, Senegal won African Cup of Nations title in 2021 and are now in the knockouts of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar |
 | Iran World Cup loss sparks despair -- and joy from regime critics"Who would've ever thought I'd jump three metres and celebrate America's goal!" tweeted Iranian gaming journalist Saeed Zafarany. |
 | France loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup groupFrance ended up winning the group with six points, ahead of Australia on goal difference. |
 | Lebanon crisis means 'no football this year' for World Cup fansRight until the start of the World Cup on November 20, the Lebanese had hoped the matches would be broadcast free on the public network Tele Liban, as was the case during the 2018 tournament. |
 | FIFA assures rainbow items will be allowed at World Cup stadiumsFIFA’s assurances have seemed to be overridden by Qatari authorities. |
