England's last 16 clash with Senegal will be refereed by organic chemistry professor Ivan Barton, 31
EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Barton, who is officiating his first World Cup, oversaw Germany's 2-1 loss to Japan and Brazil's 1-0 win over Switzerland.
Yuki Kobayashi explains Celtic move, lifts lid on Kyogo talks and what manager expects of him
Celtic’s stock is understandably at an all-time high in Japan.
'I have nothing to celebrate' - Luis Enrique left fuming by Japan defeat despite Spain's World Cup progression
Spain manager Luis Enrique has said he's not happy after the defeat to Japan, despite Spain's progression to the knockout stages.
Fans spot FIFA's blunder in official video 'proving' Japan's goal was legal
FIFA explained why Japan's second goal against Spain was allowed to stand on Thursday evening - but football fans were quick to point out a problem...
Kevin Kilbane: Not to blow my own trumpet, but I did a comprehensive man-marking job on Messi
‘When the burgers and first bucket of cold beers landed, Spain led Japan 1-0 and Germany had Costa Rica on a string’
Barcelona lining up Premier League star as Busquets replacement
Germany were eliminated from the World Cup on Thursday despite beating Costa Rica 4-2. Japan’s shock 2-1 win over Spain ensured that the 2014...
FIFA finally issue statement amid Kaoru Mitoma and VAR controversy after Japan beat Spain
FIFA insists Japan’s second goal in their shock World Cup victory over Spain was legitimate “on the evidence available”, and added some of the...
FIFA says ‘other cameras may offer misleading images’ as it defends VAR decision on Japan goal
FIFA insists Japan’s second goal in their shock World Cup victory over Spain was legitimate “on the evidence available”, and added some of the...
FIFA give explanation for Japan goal decision vs Spain after VAR review into Kaoru Mitoma's role
Brighton & Hove Albion star Kaoru Mitoma crossed the ball for Ao Tanaka to score what proved to be the winning goal for Japan against Spain, which...
Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan players for 'turning the tide' against Spain
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu hails his side for navigating their way past Spain at the World Cup to secure first position in Group E.
FIFA produce VAR evidence after controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup
Japan's winning goal against Spain has been the subject of major debate due to confusion as to whether the ball was out of play in the buildup
WATCH: FIFA finally gives official explanation for why Japan goal was allowed to stand against Spain amid VAR controversy
FIFA has finally released official reasoning as to why Japan's second goal against Spain was given by VAR amid huge controversy around the decision.
Over the line? Japan goal adds fuel to VAR debate
England's fiercely disputed third goal in the 1966 World Cup final was often cited as the kind of incident that VAR would erase from the game...
FIFA finally explain Japan goal vs Spain which knocked Germany out of World Cup
Germany were knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar after Japan beat Spain via a controversial goal with FIFA now offering an explanation for VAR's...
FIFA finally provide evidence that proves Germany can have no complaints over Japan goal
'Other cameras may offer misleading images.'
Some images were ‘misleading’: FIFA defends VAR decision over Japan goal
Ao Tanaka’s strike in the 2-1 win over Spain sparked huge controversy.
FIFA break silence over controversial Japan v Spain goal and explain why it was awarded
The decision sparked global debate with the ball seemingly crossing the touchline before Japan's winner
Mexico legend claims Spain deliberately lost to Japan in controversial World Cup clash
Japan defeated Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday to finish top of Group F - but they now face a difficult tie against 2018...
Video proves Japan's controversial goal vs Spain was the RIGHT decision
Images from FIFA - which Sportsmail can exclusively reveal - prove the decision for the goal to stand, which came after lengthy consultation by...
Luis Garcia pokes fun at Chelsea fans over Japan goal
Look away now Chelsea fans… Luis Garcia has poked fun at Chelsea fans over Japan’s goal against Spain...
Luis Enrique "not happy at all" with Spain performance
Spain boss Luis Enrique criticises his players for their performance in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Japan at the World Cup.
Qatar TV hosts brutally mock Germany's World Cup exit and OneLove armband protest
Germany protested against FIFA's decision to veto the OneLove armband in November and were knocked out of the World Cup on Thursday after Japan's...
Japan knew they would knock either Germany or Spain out World Cup because of 'curse'
Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida did some research into the World Cup and his findings proved to him that Japan were almost guaranteed to...
Rafael van der Vaart taunts Harry Maguire again - to add to four previous digs at star
Former Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has taken aim at Harry Maguire again following Germany's shock World Cup exit at the hands of Japan...
Azpilicueta reacts to claims Spain lost on purpose to Japan in order to send Germany crashing out of 2022 World Cup
Cesar Azpilicueta has rubbished any suggestion that Spain gave up against Japan because they knew that Germany would be heading out of the World Cup.
Germany stars in "s*** mood" as WAGs left waiting for humiliated World Cup flops
Fresh details and reaction to Germany's humiliating World Cup exit at the hands of Japan have emerged - a result that has left some stars mulling...
Qatar TV show mock German team and their protest before the Japan defeat after humiliating early World Cup exit
A Qatar TV programme has demonstrated how they feel about Germany's early exit from the World Cup, mocking the Germans by covering their mouths and...
Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu explains how he stopped Spain duo and makes huge Japan promise
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu helped Japan from the substitutes bench to earn a historic victory over Spain in the World Cup
Did Kaoru Mitoma keep it in? World reacts to controversial Japan goal that knocks Germany out of the 2022 World Cup
Karou Mitoma is the centre of world football’s current biggest debate after his controversial assist knocked Germany out of the 2022 World Cup.
Spain deliberately lost to Japan to avoid Brazil in quarter-finals says World Cup legend
The claim is not being taken seriously in Spain especially in view of the controversial way the team went behind against Japan and their desperate...
World Cup Daily: Wild day sees Japan, Spain survive as Germany bounced again
Four-time winners Germany are going home as Spain and Japan provided more drama in Qatar.
PETE JENSON: Alarm bells ringing for Spain after shock defeat against Japan
PETE JENSON: Spain are addicted to risk at the back and can be one dimensional in attack and while it didn't cost them against Costa Rica some...
FIFA release new angle of controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup
Ao Tanaka scored a controversial winner for Japan against Spain on Thursday and the goal essentially knocked Germany out of the World Cup
From ‘tragedy’ in 1993 to the ‘miracle’ of 2022 – how two Doha dates shaped Japan’s footballing fortunes
Bleary-eyed but delighted fans made their way to workplaces and schools across Japan on Friday morning basking in the glow of a shock victory...
Maya Yoshida reveals World Cup curse research that saw Japan knock Germany out
Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida did some reading to find some confidence that Japan could progress from a group containing Germany and...
Japan World Cup goal leaves Graeme Souness fizzing as Rangers legend eventually gets his way
The Ibrox hero was baffled by the decision not to show the best angle of the controversial moment
New angle emerges showing why VAR awarded controversial Japan goal that knocked Germany out of World Cup
Japan beat Spain in their Group E clash thanks to a goal from Ao Tanaka which ended up knocking Germany out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Gary Neville makes Unai Simon claim amid point on Brighton's Robert Sanchez after Japan vs Spain
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has not yet made an appearance at the World Cup for Spain, with Luis Enrique preferring Unai Simon...
Rudiger insists Germany are too 'nice' after their second straight World Cup group stage exit
Germany came from 2-1 down to beat Costa Rica 4-2, but it was not enough as Japan pulled off a surprise win against Spain to send Hansi Flick's...
Goal-line technology now proves Japan goal decision was right as broadcaster releases image
Japan's controversial winning goal against Spain has sparked much debate as it knocked Germany out of the World Cup
Cesar Azpilicueta responds to claims Spain tried to eliminate Germany with Japan loss
Cesar Azpilicueta insists Spain were fully focused and committed against Japan.
Photo proves Japan World Cup goal legal despite fury over ball 'going out of play'
Despite claiming a 4-2 win over Costa Rica, Germany failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the second successive tournament due to a...
Qatar TV show mocks German team and their protest before Japan defeat after humiliating early World Cup exit
A Qatar TV programme has demonstrated how they feel about Germany's early exit from the World Cup, mocking the Germans by covering their mouths and...
VAR angle shows their version of events for Japan's controversial winner over Spain
Germany were dumped out of the Qatar World Cup on Thursday night after Japan were awarded a controversial winner against Spain at the Khalifa...
Germany players leave their training base to head home after shock World Cup exit
On a dramatic evening in Qatar, Germany came from 2-1 down to beat Costa Rica 4-2, but it was not enough as Japan pulled off a surprise win against...
World Cup Qatar 2022 Latest: Who are the favourites to win World Cup, England, Japan, France odds to win
Here are the latest odds for the Qatar World Cup 2022 as the knockout stages get underway.
Soler's and Sarabia's Spain lose but go through to the last 16
Carlos Soler's and Pablo Sarabia's Spain lost 2-1 to Japan in their third and final group game at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Graeme Souness and Gary Neville agree amid FIFA rant after Kaoru Mitoma helps Japan beat Spain
Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma had a big part to play in Japan's controversial winner against Spain at the World Cup, with the Seagulls star...
World Cup 2022: Japan goal has fans making their own VAR explainers on social media
Since Fifa did not release the camera angle to show why Japan's controversial second goal against Spain was not ruled out, fans online have taken...
George Hamilton blasts World Cup VAR implementation and says ball was out of play for Japan goal
Ao Tanaka netted what proved to be the winner for Japan as they came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar