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  SHOWDOWN   Belgium v Morocco LIVE commentary: Kevin De Bruyne and co seek back-to-back World Cup wins as Morocco attempt to build on opening draw – date, kick-off time and how to listen on talkSPORT live on dtech sports news Olaniyan Divine Updated: 26th November 2022,  12 :03am Belgium just about scraped past Canada in their opening clash at the World Cup and will have to be much better against Morocco. Roberto Martinez’s men had Thibaut Courtois and Michy Batshuayi to thank for their  1-0 win  over the Maple Leafs but their performance was disjointed. GETTY 2 Kevin De Bruyne was awarded Man of the Match but was left baffled by the decision after a poor display But we all know the quality Belgium possess and you would expect the European side to be much better in this clash. However, their opponents were solid in the  0-0 draw  with Croatia and will hope the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal can trouble the Belgian defence. The Atlas Lions are competing in their sixth  World
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    /   Live news Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says Sanchez Issued on:  25/11/2022 - 20:12 Qatar's Spanish coach Felix Sanchez watched his team become the first to exit the World Cup   OZAN KOSE AFP 1 min Doha (AFP) –  Qatar's early World Cup exit will not be fatal for the country's football development, manager Felix Sanchez said Friday, after the hosts became the first team to be eliminated. ADVERTISING A 1-1 draw between Ecuador and the Netherlands sent Qatar crashing out of the tournament just hours after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal had left them on the brink. Qatar became only the second host nation to go out in the first round following South Africa in 2010, and the first to be eliminated after two games. But Sanchez believes football will continue to develop in the tiny Gulf state despite the disappointment, and targeted a return to the world's biggest stage. "The World Cup will finish but football will continue here," said the Spaniard, who
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  World Cup: Wales fans drunk on atmosphere in Qatar Published 12 minutes ago Share Image caption, Wales fans have mingled with the nations of the world on the Metro and at games By Chris Wood BBC News in Qatar Some couples are paying more for a beer than a meal for two at the World Cup. But despite alcohol being expensive, many other things are either free or relatively cheap in Qatar. For most Wales fans, the experience is priceless as they live their dream. One paid £60 to see one of the world's greats Lionel Messi in action and believes what were portrayed as negatives - limited alcohol and all games essentially in one city - are the tournament's great strengths. Rhys Atwood, from Caerphilly, said his friends were put off from coming because of price predictions, but he is paying "peanuts" to enjoy what he believes will go down in history as one of the most accessible tournaments. Wales-Qatar electric car bid falls short Tears and emotion as Wales return He shelle