- South Korea famously reached the semi-finals 20 years ago when the tournament was shared between their country and Japan, who are also in action on Monday against Croatia.
- The first quarter ended in a 10-10 draw after a balanced opening proceedings before Thunder won second quarter 18-11 to establish a 28-21 lead at the break
- That winning time smashed the course record of 2:03:00 set by compatriot Evans Chebet in 2020 and made him the third fastest marathon runner of all time
- Football pundits on Qatar’s Al Kass Sports channel mocked the German football team following its World Cup exit – by mimicking the players’ protest over human rights.
- Assistant coach Regis Bogaert told a news conference that Cisse had not been able to take training on Friday and may not be involved in Saturday's final session
- Veteran striker Suarez had been at the centre of the pre-match build-up because of his infamous handball in the 2010 quarter-finals, which helped eliminate Ghana
- Under a coach who has been in charge for less than 10 games, Morocco seem to be enjoying playing expansively, which is making the most of their highly gifted players
- Old-school values, a ban on social media and some moments of quality have propelled Australia into the last 16 of the World Cup and a date with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Saturday.
- Ghana stood on the brink of history, aware that a win over Uruguay at the 94,00-seater facility would safeguard their place in the annals of history, as the first African team to attain the feat.
- The ban will lapse in January but Andugu said they want to fast-track it so they can fulfil their transfer plans early into the FKF Premier League season
- The Uruguay striker broke Ghanaian hearts at the 2010 World Cup when his deliberate handball stopped a certain goal in the dying stages of their quarter-final