FIFA World Cup 2018: Euphoria over, back to reality for Southgate's England
It could have been the greatest day of their lives but England’s World Cup squad returned home on Sunday with the euphoria that surrounded their run to the last four having dissipated and familiar, less exhilarating, challenges lying ahead.
Jul 15, 2018, 16:58 PM ISTFans celebrate Belgium's third place win in FIFA World Cup 2018
Belgium will be acclaimed at celebrations in Brussels on Sunday with thousands expected to hail the team but they will carry mixed feelings about their achievement at the World Cup.
Jul 15, 2018, 15:25 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: England coach praises Stones, defends Kane
England manager Gareth Southgate singled out defender John Stones for special praise and defended captain Harry Kane’s performance after they lost 2-0 to Belgium in the World Cup third place match on Saturday.
Jul 15, 2018, 14:39 PM ISTFrance vs Croatia head-to-head matchups that could decide the FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Key head-to-head matchups that could decide Sunday’s World Cup final between France and Croatia:
Jul 15, 2018, 11:08 AM ISTWill Regret FIFA World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia for the rest of our lives: England's Fabian Delph
England midfielder Fabian Delph says he and his teammates will live with regret for their World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia for the rest of their lives.
Jul 15, 2018, 10:33 AM ISTCroatia's road to FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Croatia’s road to Sunday’s World Cup final, where they will play France for a chance to lift the trophy for the first time:
Jul 15, 2018, 10:22 AM ISTFrance's road to FIFA World Cup 2018 final
France’s progression to Sunday’s World Cup final, where they face Croatia as they target a second title to add to their victory on home soil in 1998, has included arguably the tournament’s most boring and most exciting matches.
Jul 15, 2018, 10:20 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 third-place match: Belgium vs England - See pics
Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate`s side home with a second straight loss.
Jul 15, 2018, 01:05 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: Croatia vs England - See pics
Mario Mandzukic scored in the 109th minute as Croatia came from behind to beat England 2-1 after extra time on Wednesday and reach their first World Cup final, where they will face France on Sunday, and send the Balkan nation into raptures.
Jul 14, 2018, 22:13 PM ISTBelgium defeat England 2-0 to finish 3rd in FIFA World Cup 2018
Belgium finished third in the World Cup, their best-ever performance when they beat England 2-0 with an early Thomas Meunier goal and a breakaway finished by Eden Hazard.
Jul 14, 2018, 21:50 PM ISTCroatia fans hope to settle old score at World Cup final with France
The success of Croatia, a country of 4.2 million, has come as a surprise even to some Croatians who have been scrambling to secure tickets for the final and flights to Russia.
Jul 14, 2018, 20:00 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 third-place match: Belgium beat England 2-0 - As it happened
Thomas Meunier’s goal in the fourth minute put Belgium ahead early before Eden Hazard put an end to the English hopes with a sublime finish in the 82nd minute.
Jul 14, 2018, 19:23 PM ISTPitana's journey from film extra to World Cup final referee
The 43-year-old from the small sub-tropical province of Misiones will become the second referee after compatriot Horacio Elizondo to officiate at both the opening match and final after being picked for Sunday’s match between France and Croatia.
Jul 14, 2018, 19:08 PM ISTAfricans adopt a France team with a familiar feel
France’s progress to the deciding game in Moscow against Croatia has kept alive interest for Africa with the diverse and multi-cultured French squad.
Jul 14, 2018, 18:57 PM ISTBelgium vs England FIFA World Cup 2018 third-place match live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Belgium and England will face each other at St. Petersburg on Saturday.
Jul 14, 2018, 18:20 PM ISTBelgium vs England FIFA World Cup 2018 third-place play-off preview
Both teams are in their second third-place match, Belgium having lost to France in 1986 and England to Italy four years later.
Jul 14, 2018, 17:45 PM IST
Relentless Ante Rebić perfect for Croatian counter in FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Almost all the focus for Croatia ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final is on how Luka Modric can unlock France with his defence-splitting passes, but another player who saves his best for the big stage is Croatian dynamo Ante Rebic.
Jul 14, 2018, 17:18 PM ISTGoals, Neymar and Kalinic: Best and worst of FIFA World Cup 2018
Following is a factbox on the best goals, most memorable moments and biggest disappointments of the 2018 World Cup:
Jul 14, 2018, 15:50 PM ISTCroatia coach Zlatko Dalić chooses the hard path to success in FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Zlatko Dalic’s coaching career has mirrored his team’s campaign at the World Cup - a long, hard road to recognition and respect on the back of the hard currency of results.
Jul 14, 2018, 15:44 PM ISTFrance coach Didier Deschamps on brink of history in FIFA World Cup 2018 final
A firm hand on the tiller for France comes not only from captaining a World Cup-winning team 20 years ago, but also from some harsh lessons in Didier Deschamps’ six years as coach.
Jul 14, 2018, 15:36 PM IST