FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico focus on next match after stunning Germany
"We have to continue the same strength. It`s a good feeling to win your first World Cup match. We are on the right path, and we have to continue to work that will help us reach our goals.
Jun 18, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Germans awake to doom and gloom after Mexico loss
The German coach is in the crosshairs after sticking with a lacklustre Mesut Ozil instead of speedy in-form winger Marco Reus, and setting his team up in such a way that allowed the Mexicans to launch countless counter-attacks.
Jun 18, 2018, 13:37 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: No need to panic says Joachim Loew after shock Mexico defeat
Joachim Loew says we will not just break apart now and become headless and do something completely different. There is no need to break out in a panic just because we have lost a match.
Jun 18, 2018, 10:32 AM IST
Taxi ploughs into Moscow crowd including soccer fans, injures at least 7
A taxi drove into a crowd of people near Moscow's Red Square, injuring seven people including Mexicans in the city for the soccer World Cup.
Jun 17, 2018, 06:37 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Title adds no pressure against Mexico, says Germany's Joachim Loew
Joachim Loew says that setbacks during their preparation for Russia, such as a loss to Austria and a scrappy win against Saudi Arabia in their final warm-up games, never shifted the team`s focus.
Jun 16, 2018, 17:57 PM IST
Russia inaugurates FIFA World Cup with ceremony boycotted by Western leaders
Key Western leaders boycotted the ceremony to avoid legitimizing the Putin state.
Jun 15, 2018, 11:58 AM IST
Ball girls selected for World Cup opener
The opening match of the World Cup is going to be very interesting for the audience, As 14 Russian girls will act as ballgirls.
Jun 12, 2018, 19:04 PM IST
Moscow leads quest to show Russia in new light
From the tree-lined grand boulevards to its ornate underground train stations, to the monolithic-looking suburbs, Moscow is illuminating and Moscovites are at the forefront of a quest to show Russia "in a new light", unfiltered by news stories.
Jun 12, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
Brazilian legend Ronaldo to feature in World Cup opening ceremony
Brazilian football great Ronaldo and British pop star Robbie Williams will participate in Thursday`s World Cup opening ceremony before the first match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Jun 11, 2018, 20:59 PM IST
How the World Cup favourites are shaping up
The phoney war is over and most of the big guns have arrived in Russia ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday. AFP Sport takes a look at how the favourites are shaping up.
Jun 11, 2018, 17:45 PM IST
Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
British pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, the world football governing body FIFA and the singer's representatives said.
Jun 11, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
Peru team arrives in Russia to play 1st World Cup in 36 years
The Peruvian national soccer team has arrived in Russia to compete in its first World Cup in 36 years, its last appearance was in Spain in 1982.
Jun 11, 2018, 09:32 AM IST
FIFA unveils VAR operations room ahead of World Cup
FIFA has presented the World Cup`s video assistant referee (VAR) operations room, which will make its debut at the tournament`s 21st edition in Russia.
Jun 10, 2018, 15:44 PM IST
9,000 fans attend Russia's open training session
Some 9,000 fans attended an open training session of the Russian football team at the CSKA stadium on Saturday, five days ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 14.
Jun 09, 2018, 20:21 PM IST
Neymar's Brazil look strong as Germany, Argentina tackle problems
Neymar's acclaimed return ahead of the World Cup supplied Brazil with an immeasurable boost, but holders Germany and Argentina arrive at the tournament confronting inconsistent form and disrupted preparations.
Jun 09, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
Timo Werner shines as nervy Germany end winless streak
Timo Werner impressed as Germany gave themselves a pre-World Cup boost on Friday by breaking their five-match winless streak with a nervy 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in their final warm-up game.
Jun 09, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
Vladimir Putin expects 'constructive' meeting with Donald Trump in April
The two leaders are likely to meet this year as Trump, in April, extended an invitation to meet with the Russian President.
Jun 09, 2018, 09:41 AM IST
Russia ready to welcome the world: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
Russia is "100 percent ready" to host the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday as he addressed concerns about racism, human rights and security in the host country a week before the tournament begins.
Jun 07, 2018, 09:29 AM IST
Putin says lifting sanctions on Moscow will benefit all
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western sanctions against Russia haven't worked and both Moscow and the West would benefit from lifting them.
Jun 06, 2018, 09:36 AM IST
Ex-Arsenal striker Nkwankwo Kanu loses $11,000 in cash on way to FIFA friendly in Russia
Russian police have detained two baggage handlers at a Moscow airport on suspicion of taking cash worth $11,000 from former Arsenal soccer star Nkwankwo Kanu`s check-in luggage as he flew from London to the World Cup host country.
Jun 05, 2018, 10:37 AM IST
