FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia trains ahead of do-or-die clash with Peru

Australia coach Bert van Marwijk predicted that Tuesday's match would be a tough one, his squad showed no signs of tension during the training held in the Russian city of Sochi.

Jun 26, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egyptian football commentator dies of heart attack during team's loss vs Saudis

Abdel Rahim Mohamed was all set to do a post-match analysis for an Egyptian channel when he complained of chest pain.

Jun 26, 2018, 12:01 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov downplays loss to Uruguay, hopes to do better in knockout round

The coach said that he was satisfied with his players' performance, despite the fact that defender Igor Smolnikov was sent off after 36 minutes into the match.

Jun 26, 2018, 11:54 AM IST

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary 45, becomes oldest player to compete in FIFA World Cup 2018

El Hadary 45, broke the record previously held by Colombia's Faryd Mondragon, who played in the 2014 World Cup three days after his 43rd birthday.

Jun 26, 2018, 11:14 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Iceland face massive challenge against Croatia

Iceland are eyeing the biggest succes in their history as they look to make the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup against Croatia on Tuesday.

Jun 26, 2018, 11:04 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Advancing to last 16 in 1st World Cup would be huge success, says Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson

Iceland is set to face Croatia on Tuesday and currently holds third place in the Group D with one point after pulling off a surprise 1-1 tie against Argentina in their debut match.

Jun 26, 2018, 10:48 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Argentina in do or die battle against Nigeria

For Argentina, a win is a sure-shot entry to the next round. A draw makes life easier. A loss could possibly mean a one-way ticket back home.

Jun 26, 2018, 10:32 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Denmark look to avoid defeat against France

A draw against Denmark will also keep France atop the group as they hope for a potentially more favourable meeting with likely second-place finishers in Group D.

Jun 26, 2018, 10:14 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Looking to beat Denmark and win Group C, says France coach Didier Deschamp

Deschamps said that he would not ask his players for anything less than a win on Tuesday, given that Denmark is also hungry for a victory. 

Jun 26, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany's Mats Hummels fit to play in match against South Korea but Sebastian Rudy still in question

Marcus Sorg said Hummels has recovered from a neck problem but Rudy's participation is still in question after undergoing an operation to fix a broken nose that occurred in the match against Sweden.

Jun 26, 2018, 09:50 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Australia face Peru in battle for survival

Australia have showed a lot of grit but managed only a point so far which means the team will come out all guns blazing in a must-win match against Peru.

Jun 26, 2018, 09:44 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Iran vs Portugal - See pics

Iran played an extremely strong brand of football to test the Portuguese might but a 1-1 draw in the end saw their FIFA World Cup 2018 dreams crumble.

 

Jun 26, 2018, 08:46 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain vs Morocco - See pics

Morocco played fantastic football to almost defeat Spain in their final match of Group B match of FIFA World Cup 2018.

 

Jun 26, 2018, 08:21 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay vs Russia - See pics

Uruguay completely dominated proceedings against Russia in their Group A match to end up at the top. 

 

Jun 26, 2018, 08:00 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Saudi Arabia vs Egypt - See pics

Saudi Arabia went past the Egyptian challenge to register a win in their Group A match of FIFA World Cup 2018.

 

Jun 26, 2018, 07:56 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain secure 2-2 draw with Morocco, face Russia in last 16

Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal on goals scored.

Jun 26, 2018, 02:14 AM IST

Portugal survive Iran challenge, take on Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2018 pre-quarters

Portugal qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup despite being held 1-1 by Iran in World Cup Group B on Monday after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.

Jun 26, 2018, 02:10 AM IST

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri escape ban over 'political gesture'

The Swiss players were criticised over their gesture which appeared to imitate the eagle displayed on Albania`s flag while celebrating the win over Serbia.

Jun 25, 2018, 23:15 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain top Group B after holding Morocco to 2-2 draw - As it happened

Superior Spain take on Morocco with the former eyeing for a point in their final Group B game to see themselves into the knockout stage of the mega football tournament.

Jun 25, 2018, 23:03 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal vs Iran - As it happened

 It is the end of the road for Iran but they will go home with plenty of positives. Portugal, on the other hand, have their task cut out against an in-form Uruguay in the round of 16. 

Jun 25, 2018, 22:53 PM IST