Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the World Cup before being taken off on a stretcher as Ecuador drew with the Netherlands to leave Group A wide open. PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead after just five minutes and four seconds – the quickest goal so far in Qatar – when he struck a shot beautifully into the top of the net.
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is almost here and Group A features a powerhouse of European football that is on the rise once again. It also features the host nation, a controversial South American qualifier and one of Africa’s strongest teams. Here’s your guide to Group A.
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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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Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has urged prospective Manchester United managerial candidate Erik Ten Hag to “choose a football club not a commercial club”. The Ajax boss is the main candidate to replace interim boss Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford.
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Louis van Gaal has been named as the new coach of the Netherlands, signing a deal through to next year’s World Cup final in Qatar, the Dutch football association said. It will be the 69 year old’s third stint as head coach of the national team.
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