Belgium beat Japan 3-2 in FIFA World Cup 2018 pre-quarters, face Brazil next
Belgium become the first team to come back from two goals down to win a match in the knockout stages since 1970 (West Germany 3-2 England quarterfinals).
Jul 02, 2018, 23:03 PM IST
We let Schmeichel down, says Denmark playmaker Eriksen
Schmeichel saved a penalty from Luka Modric in extra time and stopped two more in the shootout.
Jul 02, 2018, 22:41 PM IST
Brazil end Mexico's run in FIFA World Cup 2018, enter quarterfinals
Brazil roared in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday as Neymar shone with a goal and an assist that dumped the central Americans out at the last 16 stage for the seventh straight occasion.
Jul 02, 2018, 21:50 PM IST
Belgium vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Belgium and Japan will face each other at Rostov Arena on Monday.
Jul 02, 2018, 21:12 PM IST
Russia hero sheds tear as team heads to World Cup quarter-finals
Russia next play Croatia in the quarter-finals in Sochi on Saturday and penalty shootout hero Igor Akinfeev says the squad must stick to a proven formula for success.
Jul 02, 2018, 20:49 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Croatia vs Denmark - See pics
Rakitic scores the off the final penalty to take Croatia into the quarterfinals. Denmark nearly pulled-off an upset after a brilliant save by Kasper Schmeichel off Modric’s penalty, in the extra-time. Both goalkeepers made remarkable saves in the penalty shootouts but Croatia managed to win 3-2 (on penalties) after a 1-1 draw.
Jul 02, 2018, 20:04 PM IST
On edge of Russia, World Cup viewing is for the diehard fan
The World Cup has gripped the imagination of millions of people in the European part of Russia, helped by the unexpectedly strong performance of the hosts and the colorful influx of fans whose exuberance has rubbed off on local people.
Jul 02, 2018, 19:42 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Spain vs Russia - See pics
Hosts Russia are through to the quarterfinals after knocking the 2010 Champions out of the tournament. Goalkeeper Akinfeev brilliantly saved Koke and Apsas’ penalties in the shootout, guiding Russia (70 in the FIFA rankings) to a historic win over Spain ( Ranked 10).
Jul 02, 2018, 19:04 PM IST
Brazil enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals with 2-0 win over Mexico
Neymar netted a goal off a cross from Willian and Firmino scored off a brilliant pass from Neymar to seal Brazil's spot in the next stage.
Jul 02, 2018, 18:41 PM IST
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez preps his team for FIFA World Cup 2018 with 'language of football'
He doesn't speak their language. Any of them. But, says Roberto Martinez, that's been the advantage of coaching the Belgians, to whom he speaks "the language of football".
Jul 02, 2018, 17:42 PM IST
Luka Modric-led Croatia march on towards FIFA World Cup glory
Croatia struggled to get past dogged Denmark in Sunday’s slightly surreal last 16 game in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jul 02, 2018, 17:33 PM IST
Brazil vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Brazil and Mexico will face each other at Samara Arena on Monday.
Jul 02, 2018, 17:30 PM IST
Eden Hazard says FIFA World Cup 2018 last chance for Belgium's golden generation
He warned his teammates that the Samurai Blue has quality players with experience in European clubs, and that they won their first match 2-1 against Colombia, so Belgium should be ready for anything.
Jul 02, 2018, 17:03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium vs Japan preview
The Belgians boast a number of stars in their line-up including the likes of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku (four goals in two matches), Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard and Manchester City attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
Jul 02, 2018, 16:57 PM IST
Russia ride on home support, defence, luck and god to knock Spain out of FIFA World Cup 2018
A roaring Luzhniki Stadium crowd, dogged defending and a dose of Russian luck saw the World Cup hosts to a penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday, though for some it also took divine intervention.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:46 PM IST
Spain stare at uncertain future as golden generation returns empty hand from FIFA World Cup
Despite making an astounding 1,107 total passes, Spain could not break the 1-1 deadlock and their fate was sealed when Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev booted away Iago Aspas`s spotkick to cap a 4-3 shootout win for the hosts.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:36 PM IST
Russia need to attack more to outgun Croatia in FIFA World Cup quarter final
With players such as world-class midfielder Luca Modric and a string of top-level forwards including Mario Mandzukic, Ante Rebic, Andrej Kramaric and Ivan Perisic, Croatia will challenge Russia`s backline far more than Spain`s lacklustre Diego Costa did in the entire game.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:30 PM IST
Spain coach Fernando Hierro says no regrets after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit
He also said that Spain should not change their possession-based style of play, even though it failed to break down a stubborn Russia defence.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:29 PM IST
Senegal see 'Yellow' after FIFA World Cup 2018 exit, seek review of fair play rule
Senegal’s football federation (FSF) has asked FIFA to reconsider its fair play ruling after their accumulation of more yellow cards than World Cup group rivals Japan made the African side the first country to be eliminated by the new regulation.
Jul 02, 2018, 14:08 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 schedule of matches on July 2, Day 19
The teams winning the pre-quarterfinals on July 2 will face each other in the quarterfinal match on July 7 (Saturday) for a place in the semifinals.
Jul 02, 2018, 13:40 PM IST
