News for 'World Cup last-16'

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

This was the first-ever World Cup goal for the 28-year-old right back, who plays for Costa Rican club Herediano.

Meet Argentina's Cutest Supporters

Meet Argentina's Cutest Supporters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Antonella Roccuzzo and her children stole the show during Argentina's 2022 World Cup last 16 clash against Australia on Saturday night.

Messi surpasses Maradona in his 1,000th career game

Messi surpasses Maradona in his 1,000th career game

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

In total, he has scored 788 career goals.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

CWC shocker: Monterrey stun Urawa, face Dortmund next

CWC shocker: Monterrey stun Urawa, face Dortmund next

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Three goals in eight first-half minutes sent the Mexican side on their way to victory, with stunning long-range strikes from Nelson Deossa and Jesus Corona coming either side of German Berterame's cool finish.

Australia steal last 16 berth

Australia steal last 16 berth

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football's global order.

FIFA Women's WC: Italy, England reach last 16

FIFA Women's WC: Italy, England reach last 16

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Italy's Cristiana Girelli bagged a hat-trick and substitute Aurora Galli struck twice as they thrashed Jamaica 5-0 to qualify for the last 16 of the women's World Cup on Friday.

World Cup: It's all or nothing as Italy look to thwart Suarez and Uruguay

World Cup: It's all or nothing as Italy look to thwart Suarez and Uruguay

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Italy must find a way to shut down Uruguay striker Luis Suarez when the teams clash at the Dunas arena on Tuesday in a World Cup showdown which will decide who goes through to the last 16.

Godin header puts Uruguay in last 16 and Italy out

Godin header puts Uruguay in last 16 and Italy out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Defender Diego Godin scored a dramatic goal nine minutes from time to send Uruguay through to the World Cup last 16 after a 1-0 win over Italy, on Tuesday, which sent the four-times champions home.

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Angel Di Maria has claimed his former club Real Madrid put pressure on Argentina not to play him in the World Cup final in another bitter chapter in his departure from the Spanish giants.

Adhiban bows out of chess World Cup

Adhiban bows out of chess World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban was knocked out of the chess World Cup after losing his second game on the trot against higher-ranked Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the third round in Tromso, Norway.

U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; Japan and Mexico advance

U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; Japan and Mexico advance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

European powerhouse France rallied from a goal down to hand a 5-1 drubbing on Honduras and qualify for the knockout stage as group toppers in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Guwahati.

Near full-strength Portugal primed for Swiss test

Near full-strength Portugal primed for Swiss test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio should be fully fit and ready to play in their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup Group H encounter on Sunday.

Euro: Swiss not fazed after their French lesson at World Cup

Euro: Swiss not fazed after their French lesson at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Switzerland have no fears coming into their game against hosts France on Sunday despite being thrashed 5-2 when they met two years ago at the World Cup in Brazil, coach Vladimir Petkovic said.

World Cup: Will Brazil go out? Can Italy squeeze through? Here's how the teams stack up

World Cup: Will Brazil go out? Can Italy squeeze through? Here's how the teams stack up

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The permutations, combinations and number crunching has begun. While some teams are hanging on to outside chances to advance others have gone through to the last 16 without a fuss. With the final round of games set to start in the World Cup groups, there is plenty to play for and a plethora of permutations for many of the 32 teams competing for glory in Brazil. Here are the main possibilities based on the latest standings...

Ghana win place in last 16

Ghana win place in last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The Africans beat the United States 2-1 in a Group E decider and clinched a place.

France make it to last 16

France make it to last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

Is Xabi Alonso set to join Real Madrid?

Is Xabi Alonso set to join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'We've been talking during this week and now it's the right moment to announce it.'

Shaqiri hat-trick steers Swiss into last 16

Shaqiri hat-trick steers Swiss into last 16

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Xherdan Shaqiri netted a hat-trick as Switzerland beat Honduras 3-0 in Manaus on Wednesday to secure the runners-up spot in World Cup Group E and a last 16 clash against Argentina.

Ozil goal fires Germany into last 16

Ozil goal fires Germany into last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

A thundering strike on the hour by Germany's Mesut Ozil gave the three-times World Cup winners a 1-0 win over Group D rivals Ghana at Soccer City on Wednesday and a place in the second round.

Defoe goal puts England into last 16

Defoe goal puts England into last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Jermain Defoe rescued England's stuttering World Cup campaign with a first-half strike that was enough to beat Slovenia 1-0 in Group C on Wednesday and book a place in the second round.

How Spain is getting ready to break Morocco's heart

How Spain is getting ready to break Morocco's heart

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

I told my players to take 1,000 penalties, says Spain's Luis Enrique

'Kohli still in constant pursuit of improvement'

'Kohli still in constant pursuit of improvement'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli's exemplary work ethic continues to serve as a source of inspiration for his teammates, said Dinesh Karthik.

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

FIFA WC: Why England start as favourites vs Senegal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

If any England players need advice on scoring against an African team ahead of Sunday's clash, they need look no further than their manager Gareth Southgate.

Mourinho rants again, compares refereeing to Rugby World Cup game

Mourinho rants again, compares refereeing to Rugby World Cup game

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

"I cannot understand what the official behind the goal does because he doesn't make a clear decision too."

Chile send champions Spain packing, join Netherlands in last 16

Chile send champions Spain packing, join Netherlands in last 16

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Chile overwhelmed an out-of-sorts Spain 2-0 to join the Netherlands in the second round of the World Cup and eliminate the defending champions on a memorable night at the Maracana on Wednesday.

Italian Cup: Juve knock out Catania

Italian Cup: Juve knock out Catania

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had a solid game in his first appearance since the World Cup as his side eliminated Catania with a 2-0 home win in the Italian Cup last 16 on Thursday.

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

China and Spain played out a 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group B match on Monday and the result was good enough for both teams to advance to the last 16 after Germany beat South Africa 4-0 in the other game in the section.

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

5 men who could win Wimbledon 2025

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The following are five contenders for the men's title at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A look at the last 16 team as Euro 2020 enters the knockout phase.

Soccer PIX: Uruguay crush Ecuador; US in last 16

Soccer PIX: Uruguay crush Ecuador; US in last 16

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Uruguay crushed Ecuador 4-0 in their Copa America opener on Sunday with help from an early sending off that deflated their opponents and assured the 15-times champions the simplest of starts to their campaign.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

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

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Switzerland made sure of a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, but had to survive some anxious moments in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Costa Rica before finishing second behind Brazil in Group E.

No medal for recurve teams, but close in on Olympic quota

No medal for recurve teams, but close in on Olympic quota

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The World Cup Stage 3 was the final chance for the non-qualified nations to make the cut based on their rankings.

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.