2022 World Cup standings, results and news: Live updates

November 24, 2022 at 5:29 PM EST

Neymar injury update

Brazil’s 2-0 victory over Serbia at the 2022 World Cup was overshadowed by an ankle injury which left Neymar in tears on the substitutes’ bench.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was repeatedly fouled during the match and was eventually withdrawn after Richarlison had scored a sublime goal to give Brazil a two-goal lead.

After being substituted Neymar appeared to be in tears on the bench. He was then pictured heading towards the dressing room with a badly swollen ankle.

Brazil’s national team doctor later confirmed that Neymar had sustained a sprained ankle, although Tite, the manager, said he believed the 30-year-old would play again in Qatar.

Brazil’s doctor said: “Neymar has a sprain on the right ankle. We started treatment immediately but we need to wait 24 hours to have a better assessment.

“We have nothing else scheduled. Now we need to wait and we cannot make any premature comments.”

Tite later added: “We are confident that Neymar will continue playing, that he will continue playing in the World Cup.”

James Horncastle

James Horncastle·

Serie A Correspondent

November 24, 2022 at 4:51 PM EST

West Ham’s Kurt Zouma set for spell on sidelines

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is set for a spell on the sidelines after having surgery on a knee problem.

The Frenchman was forced off during the first half of the 2-0 home defeat by Leicester, in the final Premier League match ahead of the World Cup break.

West Ham did not provide a timescale for Zouma’s expected recovery.

A club statement read: “West Ham United can confirm that Kurt Zouma has had surgery on a knee injury.

“The French defender will now continue his rehabilitation at Rush Green with the Club’s medical team.

“Everyone at West Ham United would like to wish Kurt a speedy recovery.”

Ali Humayun

Ali Humayun

November 24, 2022 at 2:15 PM EST

Portugal overcome Ghana 3-2 in nail-biting finish

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five World Cups as Portugal began their 2022 World Cup with a winning start following a late flurry of second-half goals.

A match that saw five goals scored in the second half ended 3-2 in Portugal’s favour, and could have ended level if Inaki Williams had managed to stay on his feet in the dying embers of the game.

Enthralling stuff.

Ali Humayun

Ali Humayun

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Portugal vs Ghana result: Portugal edge past Ghana in five-goal thriller

November 24, 2022 at 1:10 PM EST

Wolves appoint Matt Hobbs as sporting director

The Midlands club have promoted their former recruitment chief.

Steve Madeley

Steve Madeley·

West Bromwich Albion Staff Writer

November 24, 2022 at 12:14 PM EST

Wolves’ technical director Sellars leaves club

Wolves’ tehcnical director Scott Sellars has left the club after eight years.

He originally held the role as under-23s manager before “moving upstairs” three years ago, first as head of player development, then head of the academy and eventually technical director in 2021.

Although Sellars held the title of technical director, a large proportion of players arriving at Molineux did so via super agent Jorge Mendes, with the say-so of executive chairman Jeff Shi.

News of Sellars’ departure comes at a time of change for Wolves, with Julen Lopetegui the club’s new head coach.

Steve Madeley

Steve Madeley·

West Bromwich Albion Staff Writer

November 24, 2022 at 11:19 AM EST

Chelsea to face Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi

Graham Potter’s side will play a friendly on December 11 against Aston Villa.

Kick-off will be at 6:10pm local time, that is 2:10pm GMT, and Chelsea fans can also purchase tickets for the match at the Al Nahyan Stadium.

Simon Johnson

Simon Johnson·

Chelsea Correspondent

November 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST

KICK OFF: Portugal 0-0 Ghana

Ali Humayun

Ali Humayun

November 24, 2022 at 10:12 AM EST

Catch up on the Totally Football Show

Ali Humayun

Ali Humayun

November 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST

FULL TIME: Uruguay 0-0 South Korea

Another goalless draw at the World Cup but entertaining nonetheless.

Uruguay came closer to grabbing the winner, hitting the woodwork twice, but Ui-jo should also have scored for South Korea.

Neither side really showed enough quality to score, and Group H looks like it will be tight.

Ali Humayun

Ali Humayun

November 24, 2022 at 9:32 AM EST

Hazard criticises Germany World Cup protest: ‘They would have done better to win’

Eden Hazard has suggested Germany would have been better off focusing on winning rather than protesting over the OneLove armband ban.

The German national team covered their mouths in their team photo as a protest against the decision not to allow them to wear the OneLove captain’s armband — which was a planned anti-discrimination message.

They went on to lose 2-1 on Wednesday to Japan in one of the shock results of the World Cup so far.

And Hazard admitted he had been reluctant to wear the armband after the possibility he would be given a yellow card was made clear.

“Afterwards they lost the match,” Hazard told RMC Sport. “They would have done better not to do it and to win.”

Ali Humayun

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Eden Hazard jokingly mocks Germany for World Cup protest: ‘They would have done better to win’

November 24, 2022 at 8:58 AM EST

The Athletic Football Podcast

There’s a lot to dissect after nearly five days of World Cup football…

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

November 24, 2022 at 8:33 AM EST

Follow Uruguay vs South Korea live

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

November 24, 2022 at 7:37 AM EST

Previewing Uruguay vs South Korea

Need something to fill the time before Uruguay – South Korea? Give the Totally Football Show a listen now. Host James Richardson does his best to cheer up German correspondent Rafa Honigstein and the team look ahead to Portugal’s clash with Ghana. Listen now.

Iain Macintosh

Iain Macintosh

November 24, 2022 at 6:41 AM EST

Wales chief exec on OneLove armband threat: ‘It was pretty cheap and pretty low’

Wales chief executive Neil Mooney has spoken about the situation regarding the OneLove armband that his nation and others had been planning to wear, but abandoned after a threat of sporting sanction from FIFA.

Mooney told ITV: “For months and months we have known we were going to wear the OneLove armband and they certainly did. To lay that one on us is pretty cheap and pretty low, to be frank. We are really disappointed by that attitude.

“We have been absolutely furious about this. We have given FA everything we have got in terms of how furious we are about this decision. We think it was a terrible decision.

“I understand why everybody would be upset about the OneLove armband not being there but there was no way we could ask Gareth Bale to take a yellow or red card at his first world cup, how could you do that? Anybody who thinks the player can just take a red card like that, they don’t really understand the psyche of a professional athlete who is going out to play the biggest moment of their lives.”

(Photo: Getty Images)

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

November 24, 2022 at 6:23 AM EST

Here’s today’s games

Switzerland are currently beating Cameroon 1-0 in Group G’s opener, with three more fixtures to come later on.

  • Uruguay vs South Korea (1pm GMT / 8am ET / 5am PT) – Group H
  • Portugal vs Ghana (4pm / 11am / 8am) – Group H
  • Brazil vs Serbia (7pm / 2pm / 11am) – Group G

(Photo: Getty Images)

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

November 24, 2022 at 5:45 AM EST

An interview with Saudi Arabia’s Herve Renard

Oli Kay spoke to the man who masterminded Saudi Arabia’s incredible win over Argentina.

Renard has had quite some journey…

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

November 24, 2022 at 4:54 AM EST

Switzerland vs Cameroon live!

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

November 24, 2022 at 4:31 AM EST

Previewing Switzerland vs Cameroon

Need something to listen to ahead of the Switzerland – Cameroon game? Try The Athletic Football Podcast. Host Adam Leventhal is joined by Rafa Honigstein to discuss that astonishing Japanese victory over Germany. It’s just 30mins long, so you’ll be done in time for kick off!

Iain Macintosh

Iain Macintosh

November 24, 2022 at 4:27 AM EST

So, what are the USMNT doing for Thanksgiving?

Today is American Thanksgiving, but the USMNT play England tomorrow in what is a huge World Cup game.

So what are Gregg Berhalter’s team doing?

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio have the answers.

Luke Bosher

Luke Bosher·

Junior Editor, News

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