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Ghana glee as Suarez sobs Dec 02, 2022

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Ghana fans find comfort in defeat as Uruguay, and their arch-nemesis Luis Suarez, also go home. Meanwhile Australian fans look ahead to the Argentina match, and we hear from former Socceroo Luke Wilkshire who was in the Australia team that reached the last 16 of the 2006 World Cup.

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta and grudge matches Dec 01, 2022

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Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta reflects on his team's performances so far and looks ahead to their round of 16 match against Australia. We also explore the troubles between Serbia and Switzerland ahead of their crucial group match.

Picture on website: Argentina fans react during the FIFA World Cup match against Poland (David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Iran v USA and the African renaissance Nov 29, 2022

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Iranian fans and USA journalist Sam Stejskal look ahead to the crucial and politically charged group match between their teams. And we hear from the delighted fans of Ghana and Brazil following victories on Monday.

Drogba’s ambitions, German relief and an Argentine odyssey Nov 27, 2022

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Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba tells us his blueprint for African football. We head to the Ghana team hotel to hear from technical advisor Chris Hughton. Morocco and Costa Rica fans party in Doha, while Germany live to fight another day. And meet the Argentina fans who cycled from Cape Town to Doha in the hope of seeing Lionel Messi lift the World Cup.

Klinsmann: Spain is the team we fear the most Nov 26, 2022

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Jurgen Klinsmann talks to Mani Djazmi ahead of Germany's must-win World Cup game against Spain.

The former striker and World Cup winner says a second successive group stage exit would be a "disaster" and "almost unforgivable".

Iranian pride, Qatari misery & Tunisia’s Doha takeover Nov 25, 2022

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We hear from Iranian fans as they beat Wales to keep their hopes of World Cup progress alive. Ahmed Hashim, editor of Qatar Football Live, reflects on the host nation’s early exit from the World Cup. Find out why Qatar has become a second home to thousands of Tunisians, plus an interview with former Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Japanese joy, Cameroon's Seb Bassong and USA's Yunus Musah Nov 24, 2022

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Mani Djazmi and Pat Nevin are joined by former Cameroon international Sébastien Bassong. There are reflections on Japan's shock win over Germany. And ahead of their match against England, we hear from USA midfielder Yunus Musah.

(Picture on website: Supporters of Cameroon during their World Cup match against Switzerland (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Messi misery as Saudis shock World Cup Nov 22, 2022

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Saudi Arabia fans dance in Doha after beating Argentina, and Cesc Fàbregas discusses Spain’s chances. We also hear from Ghana's Tariq Lamptey, and former Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé tells us more about Canada's coach John Herdman.

Ecuadorian ecstasy, Iranian anger and Senegalese despair Nov 20, 2022

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John Bennett goes behind the scenes of the World Cup, as Qatar 2022 kicks off. We hear from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, USA midfielder Kellyn Acosta and lots of very happy Ecuadorian fans. We also speak to Iran football supporters in Qatar about the anti-government protests back home.

Counting down to the World Cup Nov 17, 2022

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Presenter Mani Djazmi is in Qatar as the build-up to the World Cup intensifies. He's joined by World Cup winner Heather O'Reilly, former Scotland player Pat Nevin and Qatar based journalist Ahmed Hashmi. We also hear from Ecuador winger Jeremy Sarmiento who'll be hoping to feature in the tournament's opening game. And USA international Tim Weah tells us what playing in the World Cup means for him and his family, including his famous father...George Weah.

Picture on website: People gather at the Corniche Waterfront Promenade in Doha, Qatar, to take photographs ahead of the FIFA World Cup (Credit: Martin Divíšek/EFA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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