World Cup 2022: Brazil edge past Switzerland as Portugal beat Uruguay

Monday marks the last series of second matches for the teams in Qatar, so we’re really starting to get a sense of how the main contenders are shaping up. Germany are hanging on in there thanks to that 1-1 draw with Spain last night, while Argentina also live to fight another day after their 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday night.

Belgium looked a shadow of their former selves in a 2-0 defeat to Morocco on Sunday afternoon, while France still look like favourites after Kylian Mbappe lit up their 2-1 win over Denmark on Saturday.

Before attention turns to Wales v England on Tuesday night, today we’ll see if Brazil can keep their winning run going against a solid Switzerland, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will be looking for a more comfortable 90 minutes than their nerve-wracking 3-2 win over Ghana when they face Uruguay in the evening match.

The Black Stars need to turn around their fortunes in the lunchtime match against South Korea, while Cameroon and Serbia get the action started in Group G.

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It was looking like Serbia had gained the upper hand in their Group G match against Cameroon, when they took a 3-1 lead in the second half.

But The Indomitable Lions have sensationally drawn level to 3-3 after twice cutting the Serbian defence wide open, despite offside checks.

Cameroon’s second, a scoop over the keeper from Vincent Aboubakar, is well worth a watch.

After a breathless, end-to-end second 45 minutes, Serbia and Cameroon both had to make do with a single point.

The best moment from the thriller was definitely Vincent Aboubakar’s sublime, Poborsky-esque chip:

Ben White missed England training through illness on the eve of the World Cup clash with Wales.

Gareth Southgate’s men will progress to the knockout phase if they avoid a four-goal defeat against their neighbours in the Group B finale.

England centre-back White has yet to play a minute in Qatar and looks set to miss the Wales game having sat out training on Monday at the Al Wakrah Sports Complex.

The remaining 25 members of the squad trained in 30-degree heat, including James Maddison as he pushes to be involved following a knee complaint.

Southgate will be joined by vice-captain Jordan Henderson later at the press conference previewing tomorrow’s match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

There were tears in the stands and anger on the pitch as South Korea lost 3-2 to Ghana after 10 minutes of injury time.

South Korea had battled back from 2-0 down but Kudus found the edge for the Black Stars in the 68th minute.

Following the final whistle South Korean coach Paulo Bento was given a red card by referee Anthony Taylor. He was furious that his team had been denied the chance to take a late corner.

Our reporter Rahman Osman is covering the tournament for NationalWorld from Qatar.

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It wasn’t a classic Brazil performance, but they got the job done against a very disciplined Switzerland side.

The five-time World Cup winners were missing the injured Neymar, and his creativity was clearly a loss as they toiled to break down the Swiss.

After Vincius Junior saw an excellent finish ruled out for offside, it was defensive midfield mainstay Casemiro who stepped up, lashing in a sweet strike to ensure the Brazilians kept their winning run intact in Qatar.

Portugal have registered their second win of the World Cup after beating Uruguay 2-0.

The game saw the captain Ronaldo’s side consistantly attack the South Americans. However, Uruguay broke away against the run of the game to have a good few shots on target, but were unable to place any of them in the goal.

The match was paused briefly around the 50th minute as a pitch invader made their way onto the playing area. The protester waved a rainbow flag, which has been the subject of controversial debate in Qatar, as well as a t-shirt which had “save Ukraine” written on one side, and “respect for Iranian women” on the other.

As the game restarted, the breakthrough came quickly in the 54th minute. Bruno Fernandes fired one into the box, dipping over Ronaldo’s head.

Confusion reined as Ronaldo initally claimed the goal, however it was confirmed soon after that it had in fact been given to Fernandes.

Fernandes was the savior once again in stoppage time, scoring a 93rd minute penalty which came from a Uruguay handball in the box.