FIFA World Cup 2018: Iran stun Morocco with stoppage-time own goal
Morocco's Aziz Bouhaddouz headed past his own goalkeeper to give Iran their first World cup win since 1998
Jun 15, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
As it happened - FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay beats Egypt 1-0
Jose Giminez's scored a late header to take Uruguay to their first win in an opening match at a World cup after 1970.
Jun 15, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 kicks off in Russia: See pics
Hosts Russia began their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, registering an easy 5-0 victory over minnows Saudi Arabia in a Group A game at the 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jun 15, 2018, 12:37 PM IST
Russia overwhelm Saudis in FIFA World Cup opener
Yuri Gazinskiy (12th minute), Denis Cheryshev (43rd, 90+1), Artem Dzyuba (71st) and Aleksandr Golovin (90+4) scored for the hosts, who enjoyed a near-perfect first day.
Jun 15, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia hammers Saudi Arabia 5-0 - See pics
Russia launched the World Cup in emphatic style on Thursday when they outclassed a feeble Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match to end a nine-month winless run and give the host nation's team and fans the lift they desperately needed. They were impressive from the beginning and threatened the Saudis with fierce counter-attacks.
Jun 15, 2018, 00:05 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia stun Saudi Arabia in opener, substitutes shine in 5-0 win
Yuri Gazinskiy (12), Denis Cheryshev (43, 90+1), Artem Dzyuba (71) and Aleksandr Golovin (90+4) scored for the hosts, who enjoyed a near-perfect first day.
Jun 14, 2018, 23:30 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: James Rodriguez sidelined with muscle fatigue, but to play in Colombia debut
Colombia’s national football team resumed its training session Thursday in the city of Kazan, east of Moscow, ahead of its first match in this year’ FIFA World Cup scheduled for Tuesday against Japan
Jun 14, 2018, 21:56 PM IST
As it happened - FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia rout Saudi Arabia 5-0
Hosts Russia dominated Saudi Arabia throughout the match. Russia takes three points and leads Group A.
Jun 14, 2018, 20:29 PM IST
Google doodle gets into football mode with FIFA World Cup 2018 set to begin
In what may well be a subtle message highlighting world unity and harmony, the doodle salutes the spirit with which football is played and followed around the world.
Jun 14, 2018, 07:08 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Portugal vs Spain
The teams have played 36 times with 16 wins for Spain, 13 draws and six victories for Portugal.
Jun 14, 2018, 00:08 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Morocco vs Iran
Morocco play Iran in a Group B match in St Petersburg on Friday.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:52 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Egypt vs Uruguay
Two-time winners Uruguay compete at their 13th World Cup, compared to just two past appearances for Egypt.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:51 PM IST
Brazilian coach puts cards on the table ahead of FIFA World Cup opener
Brazil's 4-1-4-1 formation has been tried and tested, as it was effective for them during the South American qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:27 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Host Russia chooses 'Spoons of Victory' as official instrument - In pics
The FIFA World Cup 2018 will begin on and from June 14, Thursday.
Jun 12, 2018, 10:01 AM IST
India has potential to play in FIFA World Cup soon: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says India has the potential to play in the FIFA World Cup in near future but the country can reach that standard only if opportunities are created for the players.
Jun 10, 2018, 18:46 PM IST
India's World Cup dream: Bhaichung, Vijayan question India's football culture
"Sleeping giants", "passionate giants", so says FIFA but it's cheerleaders that best describes India when the world's biggest single sport spectacle comes around every four years.
Jun 10, 2018, 12:30 PM IST
How a 31-0 'farce' helped change Australian football
When the Socceroos defeated American Samoa 31-0 in a World Cup qualifier in 2001, the freak result not only rewrote the record books but also helped change the course of Australian football.
Jun 10, 2018, 08:56 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal fly to Russia for World Cup
Portugal`s football squad, led by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, flew on Saturday from Lisbon Airport to Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Jun 09, 2018, 20:05 PM IST
FC Barcelona to start 2018-19 preseason on July 11
FC Barcelona will start their 2018-19 preseason on July 11 with those footballers who are not participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Catalan club announced on Saturday.
Jun 09, 2018, 19:36 PM IST
Ghana FA dissolved, risks FIFA ban ahead of 2026 World Cup vote
Ghana risks being suspended from the 2026 World Cup hosting vote by FIFA after its government said yesterday it had disbanded the national soccer federation amid allegations of "widespread" corruption made in an undercover documentary.
Jun 08, 2018, 11:54 AM IST
