Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2018 Opening Match Facts
1. The WC host has never been beaten in the opening match
2. Ruski are without a win for 7 matches, a run stretching back...
Loew pleads with German fans not to boo Gundogan, Ozil at...
Joachim Loew has called on German fans to stop booing Ilkay Gundogan and Mesut Ozil after the Premier League stars found themselves at the...
Ronaldo primed for likely last shot at World Cup glory
Cristiano Ronaldo will launch his latest and probably last attempt to crown his career with a World Cup winners medal when European champions Portugal...
FIFA eyes big crowds, bigger profits at 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico promises to take the tournament to a new level, delivering more teams,...
Lopetegui sacked by Spain on eve of World Cup
Spain dramatically sacked coach Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday and appointed federation sporting director Fernando Hierro -- Â just two days before the team's opening game...
Ref bosses insists VAR will help, not hinder, World Cup
Despite lingering doubts about the use of video assistant referee (VAR) in Russia, FIFA's refereeing bosses insisted on Tuesday that it will help --...
Neymar scores stunner for Brazil as Ronaldo trains in Russia
Neymar scored on his return to the starting line-up in Brazil's final World Cup warm-up on Sunday as Cristiano Ronaldo trained with European champions...
Argentina preparations rocked by results, controversy and injury
Lionel Messi's Argentina must quickly refocus after finding themselves at the centre of an Israel-Palestinian spat over the cancellation of a World Cup warm-up...
Egypt fans pin hopes on injured Salah for World Cup glory
Encircled by expectant cheers of Egyptian fans, Mohamed Salah appeared at the Pharaohs' final pre-World Cup training session and kindled hopes he can overcome...
Arzani fires first goal as Caltex Socceroos top Hungary
Youngster Daniel Arzani has grabbed his first senior international goal as the Caltex Socceroos earned a 2-1 win over against Hungary in Budapest in...