Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney
Southgate’s decision to change the side who beat Panama 6-1 was met with divided opinion in the British media.
Jul 03, 2018, 20:13 PM IST
Poland's coach to step down after World Cup humiliation
Poland lost their two opening games and were the first European side to be knocked out of the competition.
Jul 03, 2018, 19:34 PM IST
Sweden enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals after 1-0 win over Switzerland
Switzerland’s goalless record in the knockout stages continues for the fourth time in a row. Sweden, on the other hand, will face the winner of England vs Colombia match in the quarterfinals.
Jul 03, 2018, 19:09 PM IST
Possession no longer the law for achieving World Cup success
If the World Cup in Russia has taught us anything, it is that possession is no longer the law in football and what was once deemed the only route to global glory is seemingly now a shortcut out of the tournament.
Jul 03, 2018, 18:27 PM IST
Sweden vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Sweden and Switzerland will face each other at St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
Jul 03, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
Belgium edge past Japan in 5-goal thriller, face Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals
Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.
Jul 03, 2018, 01:52 AM IST
Uruguay's Cavani has swollen calf, not tear, as France loom
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has a painful calf swelling but not a muscle tear, the country’s football federation (FCF) said on Monday, increasing his chances of being fit for Friday’s World Cup quarter-final with France.
Jul 03, 2018, 00:21 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Brazil vs Mexico - See pics
Brazil go through to the quarterfinals for the seventh time in a row. Neymar netted a goal off a cross from Willian and Firmino scored off a brilliant pass from Neymar to seal Brazil's spot in the next stage.
Jul 02, 2018, 23:36 PM IST
Belgium beat Japan 3-2 in FIFA World Cup 2018 pre-quarters, face Brazil next
Belgium become the first team to come back from two goals down to win a match in the knockout stages since 1970 (West Germany 3-2 England quarterfinals).
Jul 02, 2018, 23:03 PM IST
We let Schmeichel down, says Denmark playmaker Eriksen
Schmeichel saved a penalty from Luka Modric in extra time and stopped two more in the shootout.
Jul 02, 2018, 22:41 PM IST
Belgium vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Belgium and Japan will face each other at Rostov Arena on Monday.
Jul 02, 2018, 21:12 PM IST
Russia hero sheds tear as team heads to World Cup quarter-finals
Russia next play Croatia in the quarter-finals in Sochi on Saturday and penalty shootout hero Igor Akinfeev says the squad must stick to a proven formula for success.
Jul 02, 2018, 20:49 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Croatia vs Denmark - See pics
Rakitic scores the off the final penalty to take Croatia into the quarterfinals. Denmark nearly pulled-off an upset after a brilliant save by Kasper Schmeichel off Modric’s penalty, in the extra-time. Both goalkeepers made remarkable saves in the penalty shootouts but Croatia managed to win 3-2 (on penalties) after a 1-1 draw.
Jul 02, 2018, 20:04 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Spain vs Russia - See pics
Hosts Russia are through to the quarterfinals after knocking the 2010 Champions out of the tournament. Goalkeeper Akinfeev brilliantly saved Koke and Apsas’ penalties in the shootout, guiding Russia (70 in the FIFA rankings) to a historic win over Spain ( Ranked 10).
Jul 02, 2018, 19:04 PM IST
Brazil enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals with 2-0 win over Mexico
Neymar netted a goal off a cross from Willian and Firmino scored off a brilliant pass from Neymar to seal Brazil's spot in the next stage.
Jul 02, 2018, 18:41 PM IST
Andersson leads Swedes back to promised World Cup land
A well-respected figure in the game, Andersson’s stock rocketed when he guided IFK Norrkoping to a surprise title win in 2015, capturing the championship from under the noses of the mighty Malmo FF.
Jul 02, 2018, 17:46 PM IST
Brazil vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Brazil and Mexico will face each other at Samara Arena on Monday.
Jul 02, 2018, 17:30 PM IST
Croatia knock out Denmark, face Russia in FIFA World Cup 2018 quarters
Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday after the round of 16 clash finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
Jul 02, 2018, 02:39 AM IST
Brazil has been playing knockouts since second game: Thiago Silva
While the knockout stage brings an extra level of jeopardy and tension to the tournament, Silva expects his teammates to take it in their stride.
Jul 01, 2018, 23:13 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia vs Denmark - As it happened
Croatia will meet hosts Russia in the quarterfinals at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, on July 7.
Jul 01, 2018, 23:08 PM IST
