Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
Croatia head for first World Cup final after foiling England
Croatia began preparations for the first World Cup final in their history on Thursday after they came from behind to crush England's hopes in...
England’s inexperience shows as World Cup dream is dashed
A young and daring England made millions of fans believe the World Cup was "coming home" but old traits of failed campaigns returned at...
FIFA to take legal action against World Cup pirate broadcasters
FIFA said Wednesday it is preparing to take legal action in Saudi Arabia against pirate broadcasters illegally showing World Cup matches in the kingdom.
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Croatia reach first World Cup final as England pain goes on
Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time in their history on Wednesday, after Mario Mandzukic's extra-time winner prolonged England's suffering in...
Pogba dedicates France win to Thai cave survivors
Paul Pogba dedicated France's World Cup semi-final win against Belgium to the 12 boys who survived a harrowing ordeal trapped underground in Thailand.
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Croatia World Cup success shifts spotlight from scandal
Croatia's performance in reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup has reconciled fans with their squad and removed the spotlight from corruption that has...
Sadness as Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ exit World Cup
Belgium's defeat by France in their World Cup semi-final produced mixed feelings of sadness, gratitude and pride from fans at home on Tuesday, who...
Belgium denied by ‘small margins’ in France defeat, says Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said luck was against his side as they fell short against France in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, losing...
France and Belgium battle for place in World Cup final
France will unleash the attacking talents of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann against Eden Hazard's gifted Belgium side in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday with...
Croatia look to master Modric to carry them through against England
"We keep hearing the same question and we give out the same answer", said Croatia's Ivan Perisic last week.
Every time a Croatian player appears...