There has been a lot of blame game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 considering the referees. With Portugal players like Bruno Fernandes and defender Pepe openly bashing about having the Argentine referee during their crunch quarterfinal clash against Morocco which they lost 0-1, England coach Gareth Southgate decided to not speak against the officials following his team’s 1-2 loss against France on Saturday night.

In a tight quarterfinal game at the Al Bayt Stadium, England had a couple of decisions going against them which earned a lot of flak from English fans and others across social media. England captain Harry Kane, who scored the first penalty, had a chance to equalise France’s tally of two goals in the second half, but missed a penalty, which saw England trailing behind at the end with one goal deficit.&nbsp;Instead of getting into any controversy, Southgate decided not to speak against the referee’s decisions and rather congratulated French coach Didier Deschamps and his team for playing excellent football.

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"We've lost a game, I don't think we should be speaking about referees," he said. "I can just compliment France and wish them good luck. They're a fantastic team. They've got some brilliant players and Didier (Deschamps) has done a fantastic job. So congratulations to them."

On his future as England’s head coach, Gareth Southgate said&nbsp;he is not going to take any call in a hurry and instead will let the emotions sink before he makes any decision. Speaking on this to the reporters post the game, Gareth said,&nbsp;"Whenever I finish these tournaments, you need time to make the correct decision. Emotionally, you're going through many different feelings."

Southgate further told reporters,&nbsp;"The energy that it takes in these tournaments is enormous. I want to take the right decision, whatever that is, for the team. In the past my feelings have fluctuated in the immediate aftermath of tournaments."

While England are now out of the World Cup, defending champions France will take on Morocco in their semi final clash on Wednesday. 
 
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There has been a lot of blame game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 considering the referees. With Portugal players like Bruno Fernandes and defender Pepe openly bashing about having the Argentine referee during their crunch quarterfinal clash against Morocco which they lost 0-1, England coach Gareth Southgate decided to not speak against the officials following his team’s 1-2 loss against France on Saturday night.

There has been a lot of blame game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 considering the referees. With Portugal players like Bruno Fernandes and defender Pepe openly bashing about having the Argentine referee during their crunch quarterfinal clash against Morocco which they lost 0-1, England coach Gareth Southgate decided to not speak against the officials following his team’s 1-2 loss against France on Saturday night. In a tight quarterfinal game at the Al Bayt Stadium, England had a couple of decisions going against them which earned a lot of flak from English fans and others across social media. England captain Harry Kane, who scored the first penalty, had a chance to equalise France’s tally of two goals in the second half, but missed a penalty, which saw England trailing behind at the end with one goal deficit. Instead of getting into any controversy, Southgate decided not to speak against the referee’s decisions and rather congratulated French coach Didier Deschamps and his team for playing excellent football. ALSO READ: 'I'm psychologically destroyed...': Neymar after World Cup knockout exit "We've lost a game, I don't think we should be speaking about referees," he said. "I can just compliment France and wish them good luck. They're a fantastic team. They've got some brilliant players and Didier (Deschamps) has done a fantastic job. So congratulations to them." On his future as England’s head coach, Gareth Southgate said he is not going to take any call in a hurry and instead will let the emotions sink before he makes any decision. Speaking on this to the reporters post the game, Gareth said, "Whenever I finish these tournaments, you need time to make the correct decision. Emotionally, you're going through many different feelings." Southgate further told reporters, "The energy that it takes in these tournaments is enormous. I want to take the right decision, whatever that is, for the team. In the past my feelings have fluctuated in the immediate aftermath of tournaments." While England are now out of the World Cup, defending champions France will take on Morocco in their semi final clash on Wednesday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘I don't think we should be speaking about referees’ – Gareth Southgate after England’s WC exit

Goals by Oliver Giroud and Aurelien Tchouameni gave France a 2-1 win over England that took the holders into a World Cup semi-final with Morocco after Harry Kane equalised from the spot but then blazed a second late penalty over the bar on Saturday. France are now one win away from becoming the first back-to-back finalists since Brazil in 2002 and two from becoming the third team to retain the trophy after Brazil in 1962 and Italy in 1938.

They had to work hard for their win though as the first tournament knockout match between the two old sporting rivals maintained the excitement of this extraordinary quarter-final weekend.

France went ahead after 17 minutes, breaking as England were still complaining about a foul not given on Bukayo Saka. Antoine Griezmann rolled the ball invitingly into the path of Tchouameni, whose 25-yard low shot flew just inside the post and beyond goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

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England eventually got going, pushing and probing, though without too much precision, though France keeper Hugo Lloris was quick off his line to save at the feet of Kane, then parried another drive from England’s captain.

Lloris was in action again at the start of the second half, tipping a fierce Jude Bellingham shot over the bar as England came out full of purpose.

Saka, who had looked their most threatening player in the first half, was then tripped by Tchouameni and Kane smashed the penalty high beyond his Tottenham Hotspur team mate Lloris to draw level with Wayne Rooney as England’s record scorer on 53. England were buoyed by the goal and were playing with huge confidence but though centre-back Harry Maguire brushed a post with a header they could not make their dominance count.

Instead France hit back as Griezmann swung in a cross that Giroud did brilliantly to reach in front of Maguire and plant his header into the net for his fourth goal of the tournament.

England were given another lifeline via VAR when Theo Hernandez flattened Mason Mount but Kane sent his spot kick wildly over the bar six minutes from time.

England pushed for an equaliser but when Marcus Rashford's added-time free kick fizzed just over the bar they fell to their seventh defeat in 10 World Cup quarter-finals.

Goals by Oliver Giroud and Aurelien Tchouameni gave France a 2-1 win over England that took the holders into a World Cup semi-final with Morocco after Harry Kane equalised from the spot but then blazed a second late penalty over the bar on Saturday.

Goals by Oliver Giroud and Aurelien Tchouameni gave France a 2-1 win over England that took the holders into a World Cup semi-final with Morocco after Harry Kane equalised from the spot but then blazed a second late penalty over the bar on Saturday. France are now one win away from becoming the first back-to-back finalists since Brazil in 2002 and two from becoming the third team to retain the trophy after Brazil in 1962 and Italy in 1938. They had to work hard for their win though as the first tournament knockout match between the two old sporting rivals maintained the excitement of this extraordinary quarter-final weekend. France went ahead after 17 minutes, breaking as England were still complaining about a foul not given on Bukayo Saka. Antoine Griezmann rolled the ball invitingly into the path of Tchouameni, whose 25-yard low shot flew just inside the post and beyond goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time England eventually got going, pushing and probing, though without too much precision, though France keeper Hugo Lloris was quick off his line to save at the feet of Kane, then parried another drive from England’s captain. Lloris was in action again at the start of the second half, tipping a fierce Jude Bellingham shot over the bar as England came out full of purpose. Saka, who had looked their most threatening player in the first half, was then tripped by Tchouameni and Kane smashed the penalty high beyond his Tottenham Hotspur team mate Lloris to draw level with Wayne Rooney as England’s record scorer on 53. England were buoyed by the goal and were playing with huge confidence but though centre-back Harry Maguire brushed a post with a header they could not make their dominance count. Instead France hit back as Griezmann swung in a cross that Giroud did brilliantly to reach in front of Maguire and plant his header into the net for his fourth goal of the tournament. England were given another lifeline via VAR when Theo Hernandez flattened Mason Mount but Kane sent his spot kick wildly over the bar six minutes from time. England pushed for an equaliser but when Marcus Rashford's added-time free kick fizzed just over the bar they fell to their seventh defeat in 10 World Cup quarter-finals.

FIFA World Cup 2022: France send England packing, qualify for semis with 2-1 win in quarters

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. Gareth Southgate’s team will now take on the defending champions France on Sunday, December 11th. Alongside England captain, Harry Kane who scored his first goal in this World Cup, midfielder Jordan Henderson, and winger Bukayo Saka were also on the score sheet.

With Raheem Sterling not available for selection due to personal reasons, England roped in young winger Saka in their playing XI which paid dividends. England started off brilliantly keeping the possession and ball control throughout the major part of the first twenty minutes.

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Senegal did come up with some counter-attacks keeping them in the match until Henderson broke the ice with the opener in the 38th minute. An early lead gave England a confidence boost, and just on the edge of halftime captain Harry Kane also slammed one in, making it 2-0.

The second half was no different with both teams trying to make an impact early on. The African champions Senegal showed little improvement in creativity but failed to find the back of the net. Almost 12 minutes later after the second half began a lovely pass from Phil Foden saw Saka score his third goal of this tournament.

A lead of 3-0 helped England beat Senegal and continue their wonderful form-of-run in this FIFA World Cup 2022. Now in the quarterfinals, they will take on the defending champions France, who are also buzzing with confidence having defeated Poland 3-1 convincingly in their last-16 match.&nbsp;French striker Kylian Mbappe is on a goal-scoring spree with five goals in four matches to his name in this edition.

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.

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. Gareth Southgate’s team will now take on the defending champions France on Sunday, December 11th. Alongside England captain, Harry Kane who scored his first goal in this World Cup, midfielder Jordan Henderson, and winger Bukayo Saka were also on the score sheet. With Raheem Sterling not available for selection due to personal reasons, England roped in young winger Saka in their playing XI which paid dividends. England started off brilliantly keeping the possession and ball control throughout the major part of the first twenty minutes. ALSO READ: World Cup: Record Giroud, sublime Mbappe send France into quarter-finals with Poland win Senegal did come up with some counter-attacks keeping them in the match until Henderson broke the ice with the opener in the 38th minute. An early lead gave England a confidence boost, and just on the edge of halftime captain Harry Kane also slammed one in, making it 2-0. The second half was no different with both teams trying to make an impact early on. The African champions Senegal showed little improvement in creativity but failed to find the back of the net. Almost 12 minutes later after the second half began a lovely pass from Phil Foden saw Saka score his third goal of this tournament. A lead of 3-0 helped England beat Senegal and continue their wonderful form-of-run in this FIFA World Cup 2022. Now in the quarterfinals, they will take on the defending champions France, who are also buzzing with confidence having defeated Poland 3-1 convincingly in their last-16 match. French striker Kylian Mbappe is on a goal-scoring spree with five goals in four matches to his name in this edition.

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