Spaniard Felix Sanchez, the former Qatar coach, is taking over the Ecuador team, the national football federation (FEF) announced on Saturday. 

"Good luck and success professor!" the FEF tweeted.

Sanchez, 47, replaces the Argentine Gustavo...

Kalidou Koulibaly sent Senegal into the World Cup knockouts for just the second time in their history with the winner in Tuesday's dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador.

The Netherlands' dominant victory over Qatar meant only a win would see Senegal through...

Just like they did 20 years ago, Senegal will return to the KO stage of the FIFA World Cup with the help of one of their defensive leaders.

Back in 2002, holding midfielder Papa Bouba Diop led the Lions of Teranga to their best performance in a...

It will all go down to the wire when Ecuador and Senegal clash in their final Group A game inside the Khalifa International Stadium. All too soon, we are at the end of the group stage for the ongoing FIFA World Cup and for the pair, it will be a case...

Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro said on Monday his side's strong showing at the World Cup was proof of a narrowing gap between football's traditional powerhouses and the chasing pack.

Ecuador sit level on points and goal difference with the Netherlands...

Journeyman Ecuador striker Enner Valencia has drifted in and out -- mainly out -- of planet football's consciousness.

The striker skirts the periphery of relevance until arriving at the World Cup, where suddenly he is in his element.

Ecuador's...

Reported Manchester United transfer target Cody Gakpo has sent the Premier League club a clear message with his performance thus far at the World Cup. Amid claims of an imminent switch to Old Trafford, the 23-year-old striker added to his impressive goalscoring...

Earlier today, the Netherlands and Ecuador played to a one-all draw, meaning that the Oranje aren't safely through to the round of 16 just yet.

For Ecuador, the result means that they still have a foot in the door to qualify for the knockout rounds...

Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.

Gakpo, the gangly PSV...

The second round of fixtures in the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage is upon us! While some teams enter this round fighting for survival, others look to secure their spot in the round of 16, as is the case with Friday's showdown between the Netherlands...

The FIFA World Cup gives the world a chance to show the best -or worst- of some people, and this time, it was Louis Van Gall who showed his rather unknown soft side.

The Dutch tactician was answering questions from the media prior to the team's...

Qatar have entered the World Cup's history book following Sunday night's defeat to Ecuador in the first game of the 2022 edition. The Maroons suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor to become the first host nation to lose...

Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.

Asian champions Qatar enjoyed the backing of...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off in a dramatic fashion after Ecuador had an opening goal ruled out for offside. The South Americans thought they had taken the lead against the host nation just three minutes after the tournament kicked off but had the...

The FIFA World Cup is finally here! Sunday, November 20 sees the highly-anticipated 2022 edition kick off as hosts Qatar take on Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium at 11 a.m. ET in one of the most intriguing fixtures of the tournament. 

The Middle...

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Turkey vs Czech Republic (Friendly)

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Ghana will enter the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the team with the youngest roster at the competition, a report from FIFA has revealed. The Black Stars, who have earned the feat in each of their last four appearances at the tournament, are trailed closely...

The Ecuadoran football federation said Tuesday that defender Byron Castillo had been left out of the nation's World Cup squad to avoid further "unfair sanctions" in a dispute over the player's nationality.

Last week the Court of Arbitration for...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, meaning that the four year wait fans have been enduring since 2018 is nearly at an end. 

Two of the world's top five sides - Brazil and Argentina - make up the four teams represented by South America...

Ecuador have been given the green light to take their place at the World Cup after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday upheld their qualification which had been contested by Chile and Peru over the eligibility of their defender Byron Castillo.

CAS...