On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Star forward Eden Hazard announces international retirement after Belgium's dismal FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has been an isolated figure at the club football level for the better part of this year. The national team appeared to be his sanctuary where he still had the pull and sway over the decisions.

WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch while teammates celebrate World Cup victory

Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books.

WATCH | Achraf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to knock Spain out of the World Cup

Morocco, the Group F champion, will face Spain, the Group E runner-up. Spain finishing second in their group was shocking. However, Japan had a fantastic run in the group stages, defeating Germany and Spain to finish first.

Morocco vs Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Match prediction, H2H preview and lineups

Brazil coach Tite has defended the dance celebration by his players during the emphatic 4-1 pre-quarterfinal win over South Korea in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil coach Tite defends his team's dancing celebration after facing criticism

Japan and Croatia played a humdinger of a clash in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, on Monday (December 05). After the scoreline was 1-1 post the end of extra time, the game headed to the penalty shootout.

FIFA 2022: Japan's manager Hajime Moriyasu bows to fans in gratitude after his team's R16 loss vs Croatia

Brazil justified their tag as 2022 World Cup favourites following a blistering first half display to sweep aside South Korea 4-1 and set up a quarter-final clash with Croatia.

Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 to storm into quarter-finals

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Former Cameroon player Samuel Eto'o has invited controversy after he was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 in Qatar following the round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea.

WATCH | Samuel Eto’o assaults a man after Brazil vs South Korea FIFA World Cup game

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight round with more action and drama along the way.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Are players wearing sports bra? All you need to know

The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with Portugal taking on Switzerland in the Round of 16 clash on Wednesday. After the likes of Argentina, France, England, Croatia, Netherlands have booked a spot in the quarter-finals, the onus will now be on Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Portugal line-up to get the better of the Swiss team.

FIFA WC, R16 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Switzerland?

Brazil was at its very best as they dominated proceedings versus South Korea in the Round of 16 battle in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday (December 06). As a result, the five-time winners went past the South Koreans, 4-1, to book a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.

WATCH: Brazil pay rich tribute to legend Pele after defeating South Korea to book FIFA WC quarter-final ticket

The repercussions of Germany's shock exit from the World Cup group stage in Qatar have started to emerge. The German Football Association (DFB) on Monday sacked sporting director Oliver Bierhoff.

Germany fire team director Oliver Bierhoff after disastrous World Cup campaign

England manager Gareth Southgate was full of praise for teenage sensation Jude Bellingham after he lit up the World Cup stage with an electrifying performance against Senegal.

'He has gone to another level', says Southgate after Bellingham masterclass against Senegal

The fifth match in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World will be played between Japan and Croatia today. The group includes Japan which emerged winners by taking down two of the biggest teams in the tournament, Germany, and Spain.

Japan vs Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Match prediction, head-to-head preview, and lineups

In shocking news, England’s Raheem Sterling’s house got attacked by armed burglars on Saturday while he was on national duty as the winger has now headed for home and is unlikely to return, coach Gareth Southgate has confirmed.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Raheem Sterling’s house robbed as English winger heads home, unlikely to return

With a thumping 3-0 win over Senegal in the round-of-16 match on Sunday night at the Al Bayt Stadium, England reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

FIFA World Cup 2022: England cruise past Senegal 3-0 in R-16 to setup quarterfinal date with France

Morocco will start Tuesday's last-16 World Cup clash against Spain as underdogs but they are ready to play another "final" to upset the 2010 champions, 36 years after their last appearance at this stage of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Beating Spain will be tough but we have our plans in place, says Morocco coach

Germany's shock exit from the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in as many tournaments came as a shock to many. Now, reports are emerging that there is rift within the German camp as the political messaging by the group did not go down well with certain players in the dressing room.

Rift emerges in German dressing room after World Cup mouth-covering protest: Reports

In pics | Fans pray for Pele's health as daughter says he was never on end-of-life care

In a big relief to Brazil’s injury-hit camp, their star forward Neymar has returned to training for the first time since getting injured in the tournament opener.

WATCH: Brazil’s Neymar returns to training for first time since getting injured, trains ahead of QF clash

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has taken a swipe at teams that have paid more attention to political messaging than focusing on football at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Arsene Wenger takes a dig at teams more focused on political demonstrations

Brazil forward Neymar is set to play for the five-times champions in their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, coach Tite said.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Neymar fit to play against South Korea, says Brazil coach Tite

England manager Gareth Southgate believes his team is ready for another penalty shootout, should the round of 16 tie against Senegal on Sunday go the distance. "We're prepared.

'We're prepared for penalties', says Gareth Southgate ahead of knockout clash against Senegal

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