The Holy Kup VARying from Past Ones

Only a handful of group stage games remain in an eventful group stage of the Qatar 2022. It had been an exhilarating 11 days of global showcase, which perhaps still laments the absence of two current stalwarts – Karin Benzema and Erling Haaland. The climax of the group stage is...

Four-time champion Germany were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica

Four-time champion Germany were knocked out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in its last Group E match on Thursday. Germany finished third in the standings, behind Spain on goal difference, with Japan top following its 2-1 win over the Spaniards. For Germany, Serge Gnabry...

Japan upsets Spain 2-1 but both reached Round of 16 from Group E in 2022 FIFA World Cup

Japan came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and qualify for knockout stage from Group E of 2022 FIFA World Cup at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. Along with Japan, Spain also qualified despite losing to Japan. The breathtaking 2-1 win for Japan - which also beat Germany 2-1 after...

Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 to qualify for Round of 16 in 2022 FIFA World Cup

Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 in Group F match to qualify for Round of 16 in 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. This is the second time that Morocco has qualified to the knockouts since 1986, where it lost to West Germany in the Round of...