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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the group stage of the Qatar World Cup as the "best ever."

As the Qatar World Cup approaches the quarterfinals stage, we look at which players are favourites to land the famed Golden Boot award.

Analysis - As the FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinals stage, eight nations across three continents are left dreaming of a fairy tale run to the final, writes Coen Lammers. Video

Swiss-based mining company Glencore in May admitted bribing officials in several African nations including the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Brazil have emphatically beaten South Korea 4-1 in the round of 16 to secure a spot in the Qatar FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Follow all the action as it happened.

Brazil is through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup following a 4-1 win over South Korea in their round of 16 game in Qatar.

Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic saved three penalties in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer legend Pele is in stable condition at a hospital in Brazil as he receives treatment for a respiratory infection, according to a statement issued Saturday from the hospital.

Late goal ends Cameroon's 20-year wait for a win at the World Cup and Switzerland are through again.

Cramming yourself into a heaving Qatar metro with thousands of football fans from around the world, it is clear that the global face of football is changing, writes Coen Lammers.

The Black Ferns Sevens will be without a host of Rugby World Cup winners for this weekend's World Series event in Dubai, with Tyla Nathan-Wong returning from concussion to captain the side.

From teenage sensations to international stalwarts, RNZ looks at the youngest and oldest footballers competing at the Qatar World Cup.

The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over racist and stigmatising language linked to the virus's name.

Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage.

FIFA opened a probe against Serbia's football bossed after a flag which showed Kosovo as part of their country was allegedly hung in the dressing room.

The star striker helped France lay down a World Cup marker by beating Denmark to become the first team into the knockout stage in Qatar.

Richarlison lit up the World Cup with a moment of Brazilian magic as the tournament favourites overcame Serbia's stubborn resistance to open their campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory.

Richarlison lit up the World Cup with a moment of Brazilian magic as the tournament favourites overcame Serbia's stubborn resistance to open their campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory.