FIFA World Cup 2018

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel proud of Denmark players despite FIFA World Cup 2018 loss

Watched from the stands by his father Peter, Schmeichel saved a Luca Modric penalty late in extra time and another two spot kicks in the shootout only for Croatia to progress to the quarter-finals.

Jul 02, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

Samba vs Salsa: How Brazil and Mexico fans are gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2018 clash

A clash of epic proportions between the two teams awaits as both Brazil and Mexico - and their respective fans - would be eying a spot in the quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2018.

Jul 02, 2018, 12:50 PM IST

Mexico plan all-out attack against 'best team in the world' Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2018 pre-quarters

Mexico are up against a team with an embarrassment of riches, including Neymar, Philippe Coutinho, Thiago Silva and Gabriel Jesus.

Jul 02, 2018, 12:40 PM IST

Preview: Fancied Brazil wary of buoyant Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2018 pre-quarters

There are not many teams in world football who boast an even moderately successful record against five-time World Cup winners Brazil but in recent years Mexico have proved they have what it takes to upstage the yellow-shirted powerhouse.

Jul 02, 2018, 12:28 PM IST

Croatia keeper Danijel Subasic ties World Cup record with 3 penalty shootout saves

Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic entered the World Cup record book in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday, becoming only the second man in the history of the tournament to save three penalties in a shootout.

Jul 02, 2018, 12:11 PM IST

Russian couple stops wedding to watch home team knock Spain out of FIFA World Cup 2018

The couple, along with their family and friends, were huddled around a mobile phone as they witnessed Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev save shots from Koke and Iago Aspas to send unfancied Russia through to the last eight.

Jul 02, 2018, 11:59 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic praises Luka Modric shootout bravery after miss

With the score at 1-1 in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Luka Modric’s penalty five minutes from the end of extra time was saved by Kasper Schmeichel. However, the captain opted to return and converted in Croatia’s 3-2 shootout win.

Jul 02, 2018, 11:34 AM IST

Spain exit ensures FIFA World Cup 2018 final will see new faces

Former finalists England, who played their one final when they won the title in 1966, and Sweden, who lost to Brazil on home soil in the 1958 final, are still in the half of the draw vacated by the 2010 champions after their loss to the hosts.

Jul 02, 2018, 11:15 AM IST

Listless Croatia scrape through into FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals

Croatia triumphed 3-2 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 stalemate at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, having squandered a chance to wrap up the match five minutes from the end of extra time, though they had come back after conceding in the first minute.

Jul 02, 2018, 10:42 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain blame game begins after penalty heartache

It would be a stretch to say Russia deserved their win, with 26 per cent possession and only six attempts at goal compared with Spain's 25, but they had a plan, stuck to it, and fought to the bitter end.

Jul 02, 2018, 09:44 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo's partner trolled for 'bringing bad luck'

While many Portugal fans blamed Georgina Rodríguez for Portugal's exit from FIFA World Cup 2018, there were supporters of Uruguay as well who pasted the colours of their national flag on her social media posts.

Jul 02, 2018, 07:18 AM IST

Croatia knock out Denmark, face Russia in FIFA World Cup 2018 quarters

Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday after the round of 16 clash finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Jul 02, 2018, 02:39 AM IST

Spain's Andres Iniesta quits international football after his team crashed out of FIFA World Cup

Spanish star footballer Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football after Russia knocked Spain 4-3 on penalties out of FIFA World Cup 2018.

Jul 02, 2018, 01:39 AM IST

Brazil has been playing knockouts since second game: Thiago Silva

While the knockout stage brings an extra level of jeopardy and tension to the tournament, Silva expects his teammates to take it in their stride.

Jul 01, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia vs Denmark - As it happened

Croatia will meet hosts Russia in the quarterfinals at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, on July 7.

Jul 01, 2018, 23:08 PM IST

Russia knock Spain out of FIFA World Cup 2018 on penalties to enter quarterfinals

Spain had over 70 percent possession in the match but lacked inspiration in the final third.

Jul 01, 2018, 22:42 PM IST

Croatia vs Denmark FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps

Croatia and Denmark will face each other at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Sunday.

Jul 01, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

Portugal fail to show they are more than just Ronaldo

Coach Fernando Santos argued that every team depended on their star players, citing Uruguay’s reliance on Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, when he was questioned about his team's dependence on Ronaldo.

Jul 01, 2018, 19:44 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia vs Spain - As it happened

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 01, 2018, 18:42 PM IST