Footballing powerhouses Germany and Spain will face each other in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year as the group stage draw was held this evening. Elsewhere England will face the USA and could potentially face Wales or Scotland depending on how their playoff matches finish.
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The Japanese FA has opted to relinquish its right to host this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, which is due to begin in December. the decision comes after the Japanese government extended emergency coronavirus restrictions on Thursday.
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South Africa ended Japan’s dream World Cup run to reach the semi-finals after a bruising 26-3 win against the hosts in Tokyo. Makazole Mapimpi scored twice for the Springboks.
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Winger Kenki Fukuoka produced two pieces of individual brilliance as a high-paced Japan advanced to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a 28-21 victory over Scotland at Yokohama.
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Hosts Japan moved closer to a first World Cup quarter-final with a dramatic 38-19 bonus-point victory over Samoa.
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