'If I feel good, I will try to continue competing because it's what I like and what I know how to do.'

Defending Copa America champions Argentina and South American heavyweights Brazil were drawn in favourable groups for next year's edition on Thursday, while hosts the United States will come up against 15-time winners Uruguay.

The 24-team Asian Cup will unfold on the same grounds as the men's World Cup where Yamashita served as the fourth official for six group stage games. Her return to Qatar signals a significant progression in the inclusion of female referees in high-profile men's soccer tournaments.

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

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IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start

Released by secretary of state Antony Blinken, the annual human rights reports of the state department is a mandatory requirement of the US Congress giving details of human rights status in countries across the world.

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Germany coach Hansi Flick will remain in his position despite his side's dismal performance at the World Cup.

Gavi, 18, and Pedri, who turned 20 during the tournament, showed maturity beyond their years at the heart of the team's midfield, while strikers Ansu Fati and Nico Williams, both 20, looked full of potential when they came off the bench.

Germany crashed out of the tournament in Qatar after losing to Japan, drawing with Spain and beating Costa Rica in the last Group E match. Spain and Japan advanced from that group.

Japan supporters lamented the team's 3-1 penalty shootout loss to Croatia at the World Cup in Qatar on Monday.

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech

Spain cannot repeat mistakes from Japan collapse, says Rodri

"Now I started feeling it's becoming a great World Cup. But we haven't achieved anything yet, so honestly speaking, I think everything starts from now."

Captain Luca Modric, who with Ivan Perisic and Dejan Lovren forms a high class but ageing core to the team, says they fear no-one and they will have done their homework on the Samurai Blue.

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

The FIFA World Cup knock-out phase kicks-off on Saturday in Qatar. Here's an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16.

The points table of FIFA World Cup 2022.

Here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated

Germany was overwhelmed, badly prepared and below standard at the tournament

Japan's high-pressing style which undid Germany had briefly unsettled Spain on a few occasions in the first half.

It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.

Germany came to Qatar with a leaky defence that had not kept a clean sheet in a competitive game

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic admitted his team rode their luck against Belgium but said he was pleased with the way they controlled the match for large stretches.

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday.

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"We need to be emotionally strong and break our backs in this match. Of course, if Germany is knocked out, it would be a major thing and we would be proud to be responsible for that."

'Those of us who are older, who went through difficult times in Brazil and Russia, help the younger ones, with new energy.'