United States coach Gregg Berhalter said their World Cup last-16 exit after a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands on Saturday was difficult to accept but he took heart from the progress made by his young squad after their baptism of fire on the big stage.

Despite World Cup last-16 exit, our future looks bright, says USA head coach Gregg Berhalter

Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has hailed Kylian Mbappe, calling him a complete striker. Drogba, who himself is regarded as one of the game’s great strikers, having won a plethora of accolades including a Champions League title as well, knows what a complete striker looks or plays like.

Kylian Mbappe is a complete striker - Didier Drogba hails French forward ahead of Poland clash

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has criticised the national team following a tame exit from the group stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Terming the performances of the Red Devils in the last two major tournaments as 'embarrasing', Courtois refused to label the Belgium team as the 'golden generation'.

'We’re not a golden generation', says Thibaut Courtois after Belgium crash out of the World Cup

France earned six points to advance to the Round of 16. After suffering a devastating loss to Tunisia, everything appeared to be going according to plan. Poland, though, played a very different style of football during the group stage.

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

The Argentinean great Lionel Messi has gone past Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo in scoring the most goals in FIFA World Cups. Following his superb performance against Australia in the pre-quarterfinal clash on Saturday night, where Messi scored one goal, his ninth overall in World Cups, he surpassed Ronaldo and Maradona’s tally of eight goals each in the tournament.

Record Alert! Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona on World Cup goal tally

The world went into a frenzy when Japan’s controversial goal against Spain stood correct in FIFA World Cup Group-E's match on Friday night. There was a lot at stake, Japan’s qualification, Germany’s qualification, and Spain’s position on the team standings in the group.

WATCH: FIFA’s latest footage of Japan’s controversial goal vs Spain proves referee’s decision as correct

While his team may have progressed to the knockouts, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the group stage of the ongoing World Cup has left much to be desired. Such has been Ronaldo's lacklustre form that he has been named in the worst XI of the World Cup group stage.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo named in the worst team of World Cup group stage

Brazil star forward Neymar is running against time to get fit for the side’s knockout match against South Korea on Tuesday, December 6th, team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said after Cameroon’s game.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Neymar running against time to get fit for South Korea match, says Brazil’s team doctor

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly 'insulted' by South Korean player Cho Gue-sung during Friday's final Group H match where the Asian side managed to outmuscle the 2016 Euro champions.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo says 'shut up' after being insulted by a South Korean player

Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was an enraged man after his side crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Friday. Cavani while trudging back to the tunnel after the full-time whistle smashed the pitch-side VAR (Virtual Assistant Referees) monitor.

WATCH | Edinson Cavani punches pitch-side VAR monitor after Uruguay crash out of World Cup

In the latest blow to Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign, striker Gabriel Jesus is now ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury. With this, the list of injured players in the camp has increased ahead of an important knockout clash against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Brazil struck with sea of injuries, striker Gabriel Jesus ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2022

Australia coach Graham Arnold promised Argentina a war on Saturday when the Socceroos look to spring an upset for the ages in the last 16 of the World Cup. With a blend of team spirit and dogged determination, Arnold's unheralded underdogs have already notched up victories over Tunisia and Denmark in Qatar to reach the knockout stages for only the second time.

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'It's a war' - Australia coach Graham Arnold not intimidated with Argentina challenge

There has been plenty of action and drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. The tournament started on November 20 and has been living up to expectations so far.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16: From qualified teams, schedule to live telecast - All you need to know

Record five-time champions Brazil are already through to the Round of 16 and now they'll aim to finish in the top spot in group G. Watch this video to know more.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil looks to finish on top in group G

One of the biggest shock of the FIFA world cup 2022 came when Belgium, consisting of some of the greatest footballers in the sports were knocked out of the tournament after just the group stage.

Belgium knocked out of FIFA World Cup group stage

Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.

Four-time champions Germany crash out of FIFA World Cup 2022

You don’t have match tickets? Don’t worry; you can still go and watch FIFA World Cup matches inside the stadium in Qatar. In a shake-up of visit visa rules, ticketless fans can now also enjoy the live coverage of the matches.

Get Excited! Qatar’s new entry rules will allow ticketless fans at FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table & Standings: Two groups of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Group E and Group F, went into action on day 12 of the mega event. The German team faced a major disappointment on Day 12 of the World Cup in Doha when they were eliminated early for the second consecutive tournament despite an impressive win against Costa Rica.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Rankings - points table and team standings of all groups after day 12

Uruguay started with a poor show at the World Cup debut in Qatar 2022. While they were unable to score against South Korea and had to settle for a draw, they lost by 0-2 to Portugal.

Ghana vs Uruguay at FIFA World Cup 2022: Match prediction, H2H preview, and lineups

The Netherlands will not underestimate the United States when they meet in the World Cup last 16 this weekend, manager Louis van Gaal told a media conference on Friday that had almost as many questions about his future as it did about the knockout clash.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands will not take USA lightly in knockout clash, says coach  Louis van Gaal

FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. With the group stage encounters set to end on Friday (December 02), the focus is now on the Round of 16.

WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination

An unforgettable night ! Jubilant Japanese fans after stunning win against Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022

In a Group F match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Canada will be up against Morocco on Thursday evening (December 01). While Canada is out of the race to qualify for the Round of 16, Morocca have a chance to create history.

Canada vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch?

The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, as Belgium will come face-to-face with the last edition's runner-up Croatia in an important clash on Thursday evening (December 01).

Belgium vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch?

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