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10 teams currently qualified for the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022

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So far, 10 teams have qualified for the knockout stages in Qatar, including France, Brazil, Portugal and Argentina. Know all the teams that qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16.

With the end of the group stage in Qatar, the FIFA World Cup 2022 moves into its Round of 16 stage.

The 32 teams competing in the Qatar 2022 World Cup have been divided into eight groups A to H for the first stage. In each group, each team will face each other in a round-robin format and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 – the first round of the knockout stages.

Defending champions France from Group D won their first two group matches convincingly to become the first team to progress to the round of 16.

With that, defending champions France became the first team since Brazil in 2006 to avoid a group stage exit from the FIFA World Cup. Italy in 2010, Spain in 2014 and Germany in 2018 was knocked out of the group stage. However, France lost their final group game against Tunisia but finished first ahead of Australia.

So far, 10 teams – Netherlands, Senegal, England, USA, France, Australia, Argentina, Poland, Brazil and Portugal – have qualified for the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

2022 FIFA ලෝක කුසලානයේ 16 දෙනාගේ වටයට කණ්ඩායම් 10ක් දැනට සුදුසුකම් ලබා ඇත

මේ වන විට ප්‍රංශය, බ්‍රසීලය, පෘතුගාලය සහ ආර්ජන්ටිනාව ඇතුළු කණ්ඩායම් 10ක් කටාර්හිදී පිළිමළුන් පිටුදැකීමට සුදුසුකම් ලබා ඇත. FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන 2022 16 වටයට සුදුසුකම් ලැබූ සියලුම කණ්ඩායම් දැනගන්න.

කටාර් හි කණ්ඩායම් අදියර අවසන් වීමත් සමඟ, FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන 2022 එහි 16 වටයේ අදියර කරා ගමන් කරයි.

කටාර් 2022 ලෝක කුසලානයට තරඟ වදින කණ්ඩායම් 32 පළමු අදියර සඳහා A සිට H දක්වා කාණ්ඩ අටකට බෙදා ඇත. සෑම කාණ්ඩයකම, සෑම කණ්ඩායමක්ම  රවුන්ඩ් රොබින් ආකෘතියකින් එකිනෙකාට මුහුණ දෙන අතර සෑම කාණ්ඩයකින්ම ඉහළම කණ්ඩායම් දෙක FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන 2022 16 වටයට සුදුසුකම් ලබයි – පිළිමළුන් පිටුදැකීමේ අදියරවල පළමු වටය.

D කාණ්ඩයෙන් වත්මන් ශූර ප්‍රංශය, ඔවුන්ගේ පළමු කණ්ඩායම් තරග දෙක ඒත්තු ගැන්වෙන පරිදි ජයග්‍රහණය කර 16 දෙනාගේ වටයට පිවිසි පළමු කණ්ඩායම විය.

ඒ සමඟින්, 2006 දී බ්‍රසීලයෙන් පසුව, FIFA ලෝක කුසලානයෙන් කණ්ඩායම් අදියරෙන් ඉවත් වීම වළක්වා ගත් පළමු කණ්ඩායම වත්මන් ශූරයන් වන ප්‍රංශය  විය. 2010 දී ඉතාලිය ද, 2014 දී ස්පාඤ්ඤය ද, 2018 දී ජර්මනිය ද කණ්ඩායම් අදියරෙන් ඉවතට විසි විය. කෙසේ වෙතත්, ප්‍රංශය ඔවුන්ගේ අවසන් කණ්ඩායම් තරගය ටියුනීසියාවට එරෙහිව පරාජයට පත් වූ නමුත් ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාවට වඩා ඉදිරියෙන් ප්‍රථම ස්ථානයට පත්විය.

මේ වන විට, නෙදර්ලන්තය, සෙනගල්, එංගලන්තය, ඇමරිකා එක්සත් ජනපදය, ප්‍රංශය, ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාව, ආර්ජන්ටිනාව, පෝලන්තය, බ්‍රසීලය සහ පෘතුගාලය යන කණ්ඩායම් 10 කටාර්හි පැවැත්වෙන FIFA ලෝක කුසලාන 2022 වටයේ 16 දෙනාගේ වටයට සුදුසුකම් ලබා ඇත.

FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை 2022 இன் 16-வது சுற்றுக்கு தற்போது 10 அணிகள் தகுதி பெற்றுள்ளன.

இதுவரை கத்தாரில் பிரான்ஸ், பிரேசில், போர்ச்சுகல், அர்ஜென்டினா உள்ளிட்ட 10 அணிகள் நாக் அவுட் சுற்றுக்கு தகுதி பெற்றுள்ளன. FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை 2022 சுற்று 16 க்கு தகுதி பெற்ற அனைத்து அணிகளையும் தெரிந்து கொள்ளுங்கள்.

கத்தாரில் குழு நிலை முடிவடைந்தவுடன், FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை 2022 அதன் ரவுண்ட் ஆஃப் 16 நிலைக்கு நகர்கிறது.

கத்தார் 2022 உலகக் கோப்பையில் போட்டியிடும் 32 அணிகள் முதல் கட்டமாக ஏ முதல் எச் வரை எட்டு குழுக்களாகப் பிரிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. ஒவ்வொரு குழுவிலும், ஒவ்வொரு அணியும் ரவுண்ட்-ராபின் வடிவத்தில் ஒருவரையொருவர் எதிர்கொள்ளும் மற்றும் ஒவ்வொரு குழுவிலிருந்தும் முதல் இரண்டு அணிகள் FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை 2022 ரவுண்ட் ஆஃப் 16 – நாக் அவுட் நிலைகளின் முதல் சுற்றுக்கு தகுதி பெறும்.

குரூப் டியில் இருந்து நடப்பு சாம்பியனான பிரான்ஸ் தனது முதல் இரண்டு குரூப் போட்டிகளிலும் வெற்றி பெற்று 16-வது சுற்றுக்கு முன்னேறிய முதல் அணியாக மாறியது.

இதன் மூலம், நடப்பு சாம்பியனான பிரான்ஸ் 2006 இல் பிரேசிலுக்குப் பிறகு FIFA உலகக் கோப்பையில் இருந்து குழு நிலை வெளியேறுவதைத் தவிர்க்கும் முதல் அணி ஆனது. 2010ல் இத்தாலியும், 2014ல் ஸ்பெயினும், 2018ல் ஜெர்மனியும் குரூப் ஸ்டேட்டிலிருந்து வெளியேறியது. இருப்பினும், துனிசியாவிற்கு எதிரான இறுதிக் குழு ஆட்டத்தில் பிரான்ஸ் தோல்வியடைந்தது, ஆனால் ஆஸ்திரேலியாவை விட முதல் இடத்தைப் பிடித்தது.

இதுவரை, 10 அணிகள் – நெதர்லாந்து, செனகல், இங்கிலாந்து, அமெரிக்கா, பிரான்ஸ், ஆஸ்திரேலியா, அர்ஜென்டினா, போலந்து, பிரேசில் மற்றும் போர்ச்சுகல் – கத்தாரில் நடைபெறும் FIFA உலகக் கோப்பை 2022 இல் 16-வது சுற்றுக்கு தகுதி பெற்றுள்ளன.

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Uzbekistan Dominate Sri Lanka 10-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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Colombo, June 29 – The Sri Lanka Women’s National Football Team suffered a crushing 10-0 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan in their opening fixture of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, exposing not only the performance gap on the field but also the deep-rooted structural failures off it.

From kickoff, Uzbekistan showcased their superiority with relentless attacking football, scoring five goals in each half. The match statistics tell a story of complete dominance:

  • Shots on Target: 14 (Uzbekistan) vs 0 (Sri Lanka)
  • Possession: 70% (Uzbekistan) vs 30% (Sri Lanka)
  • Dangerous Attacks: 137 (Uzbekistan) vs 28 (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka managed only two shots in the entire match—none of which tested the opposition goalkeeper—while spending most of the game pinned back in defense.

However, beyond the scoreboard, this defeat highlights a more alarming truth: the lack of commitment to women’s football by local authorities. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has failed to organize a single women’s tournament domestically in recent years, and the squad selected for this major continental qualifier was chosen solely through a limited trial. There was no competitive platform or league for players to develop or prove themselves ahead of international duty.

This performance is not just a reflection of the players’ inexperience—it’s a direct consequence of administrative negligence. FFSL must take full responsibility for this embarrassing result, as it continues to send underprepared teams to international tournaments merely to safeguard its position, rather than genuinely investing in the development of Sri Lankan football.

Even more concerning is the silence from the Ministry of Sports. Despite the humiliating performances of the Under-20 team in the recent SAFF Championship and now the senior women’s team in the AFC qualifiers, no action has been taken, and no accountability has been demanded. The ministry’s indifference to these repeated failures raises serious questions about its role in ensuring sports governance and development in Sri Lanka.

As Sri Lankan football continues to struggle, it is clear that without structural change, genuine investment, and accountability, results like these will only continue.

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Dialog Schools Rugby League Week 4: Powerhouses Dominate as Rivalries Intensify

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The fourth week of the 2025 Dialog Schools Rugby League brought high-octane action across Colombo and Kandy, as traditional rugby giants asserted dominance while title ambitions sharpened. Here’s a round-up of the top matches that defined the week:

Trinity Outmuscles St. Joseph’s at CR & FC

Trinity College, Kandy, continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding 29-07 win over St. Joseph’s College, Maradana at the CR & FC grounds in Colombo. Trinity crossed the whitewash five times with 5 tries and 2 conversions, displaying explosive forward play and well-structured phases.

St. Joseph’s struggled to match Trinity’s physicality but managed a consolation try and conversion. At halftime, Trinity led 22-0, setting the tone early and maintaining control throughout.

Wesley Tames St. Peter’s in Tight Clash

At Havelock Park, Wesley College recorded a gritty 23-05 victory over St. Peter’s College. The Wesleyites scored 3 tries, 1 conversion, and added 2 penalties, proving their clinical edge under pressure.

St. Peter’s could only respond with a single try and failed to find rhythm. Wesley led 8-0 at the break and controlled territory effectively in the second half.

Isipathana Outguns Zahira in a High-Scoring Thriller

In one of the most entertaining matches of the weekend, Isipathana College edged out Zahira College 38-27 at Zahira Grounds. Isipathana scored 6 tries and 4 conversions, showcasing pace and creativity in attack.

Zahira fought back gallantly with 4 tries, 2 conversions, and a penalty, pushing the defending champions to the limit. At halftime, Isipathana led 26-8, and though Zahira launched a strong second-half rally, the Green Machine held on.

Royal Routs Vidyartha in Dominant Display

Royal College, Colombo, was at their clinical best as they overcame Vidyartha College, Kandy, 29-07 at the Royal Complex. The home side dotted down 5 tries and 2 conversions, demonstrating power rugby and slick handling.

Vidyartha managed a single converted try but struggled to contain Royal’s powerful forwards and rolling mauls. Royal led 12-7 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.

Looking Ahead

With teams like Trinity, Isipathana, and Royal continuing to impress, the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 is shaping up for a thrilling finish. Fans can expect tighter games and fierce battles as title dreams grow stronger.

Stay tuned with Sri Lankan Sports TV for full match reports, results, and exclusive school rugby coverage!

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Sri Lanka Shines at Thailand Open 2025 with 11-Medal Haul

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The Sri Lankan athletics team wrapped up a remarkable campaign at the Thailand Open Athletics Championship 2025, securing an impressive 11 medals, including 6 golds, during the competition held from June 21 to 25 in Bangkok.

The Sri Lankan squad, made up of eight athletes—four men and four women—delivered standout performances across track and field events, making the nation proud on the international stage.

Leading the charge was Rusiru Chathuranga, who clinched double gold in the Men’s 800m and 1500m events. Vicknaraj Vakshan added to the tally with a gold in the 5000m and a silver in the 1500m, while W.K.L.A. Nimali matched that feat by claiming gold in the Women’s 800m and silver in the 1500m.

Madushani Herath showed her dominance in the field events, capturing gold in both the long jump and triple jump. Ayomal Akalanka earned silver in the Men’s 400m hurdles, and Wathsala Hapuarachchi took silver in the Women’s 100m hurdles. Safreen Ahmed contributed a bronze medal in the Men’s triple jump.

While seven out of eight athletes reached the podium, Amasha de Silva narrowly missed out, finishing fourth in the Women’s 100m final, showcasing a commendable performance.

The full team is expected to return to Sri Lanka today after a tour that highlights the depth of talent in local athletics and signals strong potential ahead of upcoming regional events

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