Croatia's tactical switch powers them into FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Croatia ruthlessly exposed England’s limitations in the second half of the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday as Zlatko Dalic’s side fought back to secure a famous 2-1 extra-time victory.
Jul 12, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Gareth Southgate proud but England need to 'suffer' FIFA World Cup loss to Croatia
Southgate’s team made a fine start to their quest to become the first England side to reach the final in 52 years but faded in the second half before going down 2-1 to the Croatians after extra time at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
England fans crushed after FIFA World Cup ouster but hope for bright future
Despite taking the lead early in the first half on Wednesday, England suffered the familiar story of World Cup heartbreak as Croatia equalised in the second half and then claimed the winner in the second period of extra time.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:37 AM IST
Mario Mandzukic calls Croatia lions, coach Zlatko Dalic terms FIFA World Cup semis win fantasy
Croatia played like lions to beat England and reach the World Cup final on Wednesday, striker Mario Mandzukic said after scoring the winning goal, while coach Zlatko Dalic described the performance as fantasy.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
Ecstatic Croatian fans celebrate FIFA World Cup semifinal win over England
Mario Mandzukic put Croatia ahead after scoring in Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium, giving the Balkan nation its first ever place in the finals in history, a result that surprised even some fans.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:25 AM IST
Mario Mandzukic secures Croatia passage into maiden FIFA World Cup final
Croatia yet again showed their magnificent resilience to come from behind and beat England 2-1 on Wednesday as Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time goal sent them into their first World Cup final and a possible revenge mission against France.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:21 AM IST
Croatia dump England out of FIFA World Cup 2018, set up final date with France
Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time after an extra-time goal from Mario Mandzukic gave them a 2-1 win over England in their semi-final.
Jul 12, 2018, 02:25 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: Croatia vs England - As it happened
England looked on course to book a spot in the title clash but Croatia equalised in the 68th minute to send the match into extra time. In the end, Mario Mandzukic's netted one at extra time to seal the match for Croatia.
Jul 11, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
England fans mobilise in thousands for historical World Cup clash
The game is England’s first World Cup semi-final since the penalty shoot-out heartbreak against the then West Germany in 1990 in Italy.
Jul 11, 2018, 21:28 PM IST
Croatia vs England FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Croatia and England will face each other at Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.
Jul 11, 2018, 21:17 PM IST
FIFA World Cup semifinals: France vs Belgium - See pics
Belgium began the first semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2018 with positive intent, dominating possession against France. The goalless scoreline in the first-half saw a dramatic twist in the 51st minute when Samuel Umtiti headed a crafty corner into the net to dash Belgium hopes and take France to their first final since 2006.
Jul 11, 2018, 20:01 PM IST
England's first World Cup semi-final after 28 years attracts few fans
Moscow`s Luzhniki Stadium, where the match is being played, has a capacity of 80,000, so a few thousand England supporters will find themselves heavily outnumbered by Croatian fans as well as Russians who are expected to be in the majority.
Jul 11, 2018, 19:55 PM IST
Paul Pogba dedicates France semi-final win to rescued Thai boys
FIFA had invited the boys to Sunday’s World Cup final although the world organising body said that due to medical reasons the boys would not be in a position to travel to the game, although they would invite them to an event in the future.
Jul 11, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
Five times VAR made a difference at the FIFA World Cup 2018
The following factbox details five times a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an impact at the World Cup.
Jul 11, 2018, 17:43 PM IST
Brussels metro plays French soccer anthem after losing World Cup bet
Brussels public transport authority lost a be with its Parisian counterpart due to which metro commuters in Brussels had to listen to the French soccer anthem.
Jul 11, 2018, 17:25 PM IST
Ticket offers, tributes as world football celebrates Thai cave boys' rescue
With victory dedications, soccer shirts and offers of tours and match tickets, some of soccer’s biggest names are cheering the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their coach from a flooded cave, a drama as gripping as the World Cup now at the semi-final stage.
Jul 11, 2018, 16:17 PM IST
France peaking perfectly as they head to FIFA World Cup final
Should France go on to win the World Cup on Sunday, they would have peaked perfectly after starting the tournament in Russia slowly but gaining momentum when it mattered most.
Jul 11, 2018, 16:16 PM IST
FIFA World Cup good for French economic growth: Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
France’s World Cup soccer triumphs, which have taken “Les Bleus” to the tournament final, should be generally positive for the country’s economy, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said.
Jul 11, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
#WaistcoatWednesday: England fans suit up ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal
Around a dozen England fans travelling to Moscow on Tuesday for the match wore dark blue waistcoats over their T-shirts as they passed through Heathrow airport, witnesses said.
Jul 11, 2018, 13:22 PM IST
Russia's defeat in FIFA World Cup 2018 dampens host's enthusiasm
After far exceeding expectations in the early stage of the competition, Russia was knocked out by Croatia on Saturday in the quarterfinals, leading many in the host nation to stop following the tournament.
Jul 11, 2018, 12:51 PM IST
