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World Cup LIVE: Belgium equal record, Japan stun Germany as Socceroos regroup for Tunisia

World Cup LIVE: Belgium equal record, Japan stun Germany as Socceroos regroup for Tunisia

It’s been a mixed night for the European heavyweights with Spain recording a 7-0 win and Germany falling to Japan. Another tournament fancy, Belgium, beat Canada 1-0.

  • by James Polson

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Why there’s been two extra games worth of action at the World Cup

Why there’s been two extra games worth of action at the World Cup

If you’ve sensed something has been amiss with the clock at this World Cup, you’re not hallucinating. FIFA has finally made sure there is more on-field play.

  • by Vince Rugari
Socceroos great uncovers FIFA 'mess'
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Socceroos great uncovers FIFA 'mess'

Socceroos great Craig Foster analyses all the drama as the FIFA World Cup got underway in Qatar.

Keeper taken off after head clash
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Keeper taken off after head clash

Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand was taken off after this sickening blow to the head.

Grealish grabs England's sixth
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Grealish grabs England's sixth

England's rout of Iran was completed with this goal for Jack Grealish.

Iran's powerful anthem protest
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Iran's powerful anthem protest

Iran's national team stayed silent during its national anthem as a show of solidarity towards women back home.

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Socceroos thumped by France
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Socceroos thumped by France

After scoring the opener to spark belief, Australia has lost its World Cup opener to France 4-1.

Rabiot equalises for France
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Rabiot equalises for France

The Socceroos lose their lead after 27 minutes with France's Rabiot powering home after Australia fail to get the ball clear of goal.

Socceroos shock World Champs with Goodwin goal
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Socceroos shock World Champs with Goodwin goal

The Socceroos stun World Champions France, with a Craig Goodwin goal giving Australia an early lead.

Socceroos star addresses World Cup 'hypocrisy'
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Socceroos star addresses World Cup 'hypocrisy'

Socceroos star Jackson Irvine says he's proud of the stance Australia took before the World Cup on Qatar's treatment of homosexuals.

Japan stun Germany with late goal
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Japan stun Germany with late goal

Takuma Asano's effort put Japan in front, against the odds.