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Wales' coach Rob Page and forward Gareth Bale pose for pictures as they arrive for a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

Without win over Iran record cap not as meaningful, says Bale

France's forward Marcus Thuram smiles during a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 24 , 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

No pressure from dad for late France call-up Thuram

South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min reacts after failing to score during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H match against Uruguay at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 24, 2022. (Photo by JUNG Yeon-je / AFP)

South Korean talisman Son masked and muted in World Cup opener

Netherlands' coach Louis Van Gaal addresses a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Van Gaal hints Depay could start for Netherlands against Ecuador

Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song smiles as he arrives for the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match against Switzerland at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Cameroon coach Song proud of Swiss scorer Embolo

Ecuador's Argentinian coach Gustavo Alfaro and Ecuador's midfielder Sebastian Mendez attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)

Ecuador sweat on Valencia's fitness ahead of Netherlands clash

Switzerland's midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri holds the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match against Cameroon at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, on November 24, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Shaqiri shows his class in second half to help save Swiss

Senegal's coach Aliou Cisse attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 24, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Qatar and Senegal. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

Senegal coach has 'blind trust' in steely keeper Mendy

Wales' forward Gareth Bale (left) greets USA's goalkeeper Matt Turner at the end of their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 21, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

United States to step into the fire vs England

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (centre) speaks next to Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud (R) during a press conference on November 22, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the eve of their exhibition match. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)

Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock

Saudi football fans wave their country's flags from vehicles as they celebrate their win over Argentina in the Qatar 2022 World Cup on November 22, 2022. (Photo by Amer HILABI / AFP)

Saudis enjoy image boost from shock win over Argentina

Japan's forward Takuma Asano (center) shoots to score his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E match against Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Japan stun Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

Brazil's coach Tite (left) and defender Thiago Silva attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 23, 2022. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

Dealing with pressure must be natural for Brazil, coach Tite says

Ghana's coach Otto Addo (left) and midfielder Andre Ayew attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Ghana captain Ayew believes Ronaldo sideshow won't affect Portugal

England's forward #09 Harry Kane applauds supporters after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B match against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Kane trains with England, despite ankle scan