Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
Uruguay, Russia reach World Cup knockout phase
Uruguay and host nation Russia progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo took an early lead in the race...
Portugal can still improve, says match-winner Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal must strive to improve at the World Cup after Wednesday's 1-0 win over Group B rivals Morocco left them within...
Van Marwijk’s change up that could spark decisive Denmark win
The Socceroos will be desperate for all three points when they take on Denmark in their second match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™...
Japan put party on hold after making World Cup history
Japan coach Akira Nishino joked about organising a parade through Saransk to celebrate a slice of World Cup history on Tuesday after his side...
Blatter to defy FIFA ban to attend World Cup, meet Putin
Disgraced former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter will defy a ban to attend two World Cup matches and also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, his...
World Cup sponsors Budweiser ‘respect all religious beliefs’
Budweiser say they "respect the religious beliefs" of all players after Egyptian keeper Mohamed Elshenawy declined his man-of-the-match award sponsored by the American beer...
Kane relief as last-gasp England escape with Tunisia win
Harry Kane said he hopes World Cup officiating will improve after rescuing England with two goals in a last-gasp 2-1 victory over a physical...
Brazil suffer first night nerves in Swiss stalemate
Coach Tite blamed first night nerves after Brazil's bid for a sixth World Cup got off to a rocky start as Switzerland withstood an...
World Cup holders Germany crash to Mexico defeat
Defending champions Germany crashed to the first defeat in their opening game of a World Cup since 1982 as Hirving Lozano's clinical finish earned...
Kolarov stunner gives Serbia victory over Costa Rica
Aleksandar Kolarov said Serbia "won't be doing the maths yet" after his brilliant second-half free-kick grabbed a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica, with the...