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FIFA's refereeing chief has publicly backed Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, whose controversial red card decision drew criticism from US President Donald Trump during the World Cup.
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in negotiations with the German Football Federation to become the national team's next head coach, replacing Julian Nagelsmann who resigned after Germany's World Cup penalty defeat to Paraguay.
Argentina advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a hard-fought 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, but the reigning champions' narrow escape has raised concerns about their defensive organisation and pressing intensity heading into the last 16.
Portugal will face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday, with the match coinciding with the anniversary of forward Diogo Jota's death exactly one year ago. The team has woven commemorations throughout their campaign.
Germany's 2014 World Cup winner Sami Khedira sees no contradiction in brothers representing different countries at international tournaments, viewing it as a natural expression of modern, multicultural football rather than a divisive issue.
Three Norwegian players—Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Kristian Thorstvedt—compete in the World Cup with personal motivation to exceed their fathers' achievements in the 1994 tournament.
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1, continuing his remarkable streak of scoring in every major competition he has played.