FIFA World Cup 2018: Saudi Arabia players to be penalised for 0-5 rout by Russia
The Chairman of the General Sport Authority, Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, has said that the final result of the match did not reflect well on how much the team had trained for the match and the World Cup.
Jun 15, 2018, 18:45 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018, preview: Rivals Spain and Portugal in epic Group G contest
The much-awaited clash between European giants Spain and Portugal will see a long list of football heroes take to the field.
Jun 15, 2018, 13:28 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018, preview: Iran and Morocco face off in Group B clash
While Iran has never moved beyond the league stage of a World Cup, this is Morocco's first World Cup appearance in 20 years. Both teams, clearly, have a lot to prove.
Jun 15, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia vs Saudi Arabia - Russian fans rejoice
Russian fans welcomed FIFA World Cup 2018 with open arms as their team defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opener.
Jun 15, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
World Cup: Raheem Sterling sorry for late arrival at England camp
Gareth Southgate has revealed Raheem Sterling has apologised to his England team-mates after reporting late for their World Cup training camp.
Jun 02, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again, say financial punters
Germany will retain their World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil's record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves.
Jun 01, 2018, 09:54 AM IST
World Cup hosts Russia suffer more misery in loss to Austria
World Cup hosts Russia turned in another unconvincing display as Austria extended their winless run stretching back to October with a 1-0 victory in a friendly on Wednesday.
May 31, 2018, 14:17 PM IST
FIFA World Cup: Egypt's Salah out for up to four weeks, says Liverpool physio
"In principle, it will be between three and four weeks but we will try to reduce those dates, that`s the big goal."
May 30, 2018, 15:45 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: England hone shootout skills
England open their World Cup campaign with a Group G match against Tunisia in Volgograd on June 18.
May 30, 2018, 15:38 PM IST
Spain's Dani Carvajal still hoping to play at World Cup
Spain defender Dani Carvajal is still in contention to play at the World Cup, despite injuring his hamstring playing for Real Madrid against Liverpool on Saturday.
May 28, 2018, 22:59 PM IST
We aren't the best nor the favourites, Lionel Messi warns Argentina fans ahead of World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has urged his compatriots to be realistic in their World Cup expectations, warning that other teams heading to Russia are better.
May 28, 2018, 22:19 PM IST
World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Dele Alli in England squad despite risk of FIFA ban
Football`s global governing body could rule the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder out of both matches as a result of a middle-finger gesture he gave in a qualifier against Slovakia.
Sep 29, 2017, 00:24 AM IST
World Cup 2018 Qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo leapfrogs Pele in list of all-time international goalscorers
Ronaldo's 78 puts him alongside Iraq's Hussein Saeed at position 5. He is now six goals behind Hungary's Ferenc Puskas, who is still the top scorer among Europeans. Leading the chart is Iran's Ali Daei with 109 goals in 149 international appearances.
Sep 01, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Confederations Cup 2017: Joachim Loew, Gianni Infantino give go-ahead call to Russia for World Cup 2018
Lars Stindl`s first-half goal in Sunday`s final sealed Germany`s 1-0 win over Chile, bringing down the curtain on the 2017 Confed Cup -- a warm-up for next year`s World Cup finals.
Jul 03, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
Iran beat Uzbekistan 2-0, become second team after Brazil to qualify for World Cup 2018
The top two teams in each of Asia`s two qualifying groups advance automatically to the finals while the teams in third place go through a series of play-offs.
Jun 13, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
Brazil look to Jesus in Colombia grudge match
A resurgent Brazil buoyed by the sparkling form of teenager Gabriel Jesus face Colombia on Tuesday as the latest instalment of an increasingly bitter rivalry takes centre stage in South America`s 2018 World Cup qualifying race.
Sep 06, 2016, 04:55 AM IST
Northern Ireland hold Czechs to goalless draw
Northern Ireland opened their d qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Group C rivals the Czech Republic in Prague on Sunday.
Sep 05, 2016, 06:37 AM IST
Injured Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Portugal squad for World Cup 2018 qualifying round
Portugal beat France 1-0 in the European Championship final thanks to a goal in extra time by Lille forward Eder.
Aug 26, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
After sacking Dunga, Brazil confederation confirms Tite as new coach
Brazil currently sit outside the CONMEBOL qualification positions after winning just two of their first six games in the World Cup 2018 qualifying competition.
Jun 21, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
