FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Spain face stern test against Russia in pre-quarters
Spain played remarkably well in a 3-3 draw with European champions Portugal - just two days after Lopetegui's dismissal - and scraped to a 1-0 victory over Iran before a shaky 2-2 draw with Morocco.
Jul 01, 2018, 13:14 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Croatia hot favourites against lacklustre Denmark
Croatia will once again depend on Modric, who has been in outstanding form, and fellow midfielder Ivan Rakitic to deliver the goods.
Jul 01, 2018, 13:10 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 schedule of matches on July 1, Day 18
While the first match scheduled for the day is between Group B winner Spain and Group A runner-up Russia, the second match will see an encounter between Group D winner Croatia and Group C runner-up Denmark.
Jul 01, 2018, 13:02 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Our playing style is untouchable, says Spain midfielder Silva
Silva added that his team was trying their best to improve, but said sometimes criticism can become excessive.
Jul 01, 2018, 10:59 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia's Modric says dislikes comparisons with next rival Denmark's Eriksen
The Real Madrid midfielder said Croatia's team members are in tune with each other, play as one and are determined to achieve something great in the World Cup.
Jul 01, 2018, 10:55 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: We were able to neutralize Messi, says France coach
The French coach said his team's system worked better after Argentina went ahead 2-1, although he admitted that the Albiceleste had the clear edge in ball possession.
Jul 01, 2018, 10:52 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Cavani scores brace to lift Uruguay to 2-1 win over Portugal
On offense, the Portuguese knew going in that they needed to transition more effectively from midfield to attack to set up scoring chances for superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 01, 2018, 10:38 AM ISTCristiano Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup exit
Ronaldo finished his World Cup campaign with four goals, one adrift of England's Harry Kane who leads the standings with five.
Jul 01, 2018, 07:18 AM IST'Not only a man's game': Russian women play soccer wearing bridal dresses, running shoes - In pics
The winning team was awarded a replica of the World Cup trophy, made out of flowers.
Jul 01, 2018, 06:49 AM ISTLionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? No debate as Argentina, Portugal crash out of FIFA World Cup 2018
While Lionel Messi had a look of absolute dejection on his face after Argentina lost, Cristiano Ronaldo was fuming at a stoppage-time incident.
Jul 01, 2018, 06:15 AM ISTCavani brace sinks Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, Uruguay enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarters
Cavani scored in the seventh and 62nd minutes while Portugal got their goal from Pepe in the 55th minute.
Jul 01, 2018, 02:14 AM ISTTried everything to get best out of Lionel Messi: Jorge Sampaoli
A serial meddler with selections and positioning, Jorge Sampaoli sprang a surprise by dropping Gonzalo Higuain from the starting line-up.
Jul 01, 2018, 01:01 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay vs Portugal - As it happened
Diego Godin defended brilliantly as he kept Ronaldo and company at bay throughout the match. Uruguay will take on France in the quarterfinals next Friday.
Jun 30, 2018, 23:22 PM ISTPortugal vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Portugal will face Uruguay at Fisht Stadium at 11.30pm.
Jun 30, 2018, 22:23 PM ISTEmotional Lionel Messi stares into abyss as Argentina bow out of FIFA World Cup 2018
Lionel Messi tried to maintain a straight face after Argentina lost 3-4 to France. He struggled.
Jun 30, 2018, 21:53 PM ISTFrance end Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2018 dream, enter quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four second-half minutes to send France into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday.
Jun 30, 2018, 21:51 PM ISTColombia outscore Brazil, Argentina over two World Cups
Led by world-class players such as James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado, but missing key striker Radamel Falcao in 2014, Colombia scored a total of 12 goals in five matches at the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, having reached the last eight.
Jun 30, 2018, 20:25 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: France vs Argentina - As it happened
The 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe ran heavily and dominated throughout the second-half, as he beat goalkeeper Armani twice to become the second youngest player to score a brace in a World Cup match after Brazil’s Pele (1958 final vs Sweden).
Jun 30, 2018, 19:21 PM ISTMexico captain Andres Guardado calls out Neymar for embellishment
Ahead of their match with Brazil on July 2nd, Andres Guardado insists on looking out for Neymar's theatrics on field.
Jun 30, 2018, 19:18 PM ISTArgentina drop Higuain, France revert to team that beat Peru
While Jorge Sampaoli dropped Gonzalo Higuain, France coach Didier Deschamps brought Captain Hugo Lloris in the playing 11 against Argentina on Saturday.
Jun 30, 2018, 19:03 PM IST