FIFA World Cup

England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties, enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals

England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday after Eric Dier scored the decisive spot kick to send them through to a World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.

Jul 04, 2018, 02:48 AM IST

England knock Colombia out of FIFA World Cup 2018 on penalties, enter quarterfinals

England defeats Colombia 4-3 on penalties after both the sides failed to create clear-cut chances in extra time. 

Jul 03, 2018, 23:14 PM IST

Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0, enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals

Sweden barged their way into the World Cup quarter-finals when Emil Forsberg’s heavily deflected shot gave them a 1-0 win over Switzerland in a scrappy last-16 contest on Tuesday.

Jul 03, 2018, 21:50 PM IST

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

Colombia and England will face each other at Spartak stadium on Tuesday.

Jul 03, 2018, 21:44 PM IST

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Southgate’s decision to change the side who beat Panama 6-1 was met with divided opinion in the British media.

Jul 03, 2018, 20:13 PM IST

Poland's coach to step down after World Cup humiliation

Poland lost their two opening games and were the first European side to be knocked out of the competition.

Jul 03, 2018, 19:34 PM IST

Sweden enter FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals after 1-0 win over Switzerland

Switzerland’s goalless record in the knockout stages continues for the fourth time in a row. Sweden, on the other hand, will face the winner of England vs Colombia match in the quarterfinals. 

Jul 03, 2018, 19:09 PM IST

Possession no longer the law for achieving World Cup success

If the World Cup in Russia has taught us anything, it is that possession is no longer the law in football and what was once deemed the only route to global glory is seemingly now a shortcut out of the tournament.

Jul 03, 2018, 18:27 PM IST

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

Sweden and Switzerland will face each other at St. Petersburg on Tuesday.

Jul 03, 2018, 18:04 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium's golden generation rely on baser metal to see them through

While there was never any doubt about the quality of a squad overflowing with individual talent, questions centred on whether there was a steely mettle to match.''

Jul 03, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan loses match, Japanese fans win hearts

Japanese team may have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Belgium but that did not halt crestfallen fans in the stadium to once again fulfill their civic responsibilities.

Jul 03, 2018, 07:39 AM IST

Belgium edge past Japan in 5-goal thriller, face Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals

Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.

Jul 03, 2018, 01:52 AM IST

Uruguay's Cavani has swollen calf, not tear, as France loom

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has a painful calf swelling but not a muscle tear, the country’s football federation (FCF) said on Monday, increasing his chances of being fit for Friday’s World Cup quarter-final with France.

Jul 03, 2018, 00:21 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Brazil vs Mexico - See pics

Brazil go through to the quarterfinals for the seventh time in a row. 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, 23:36 PM IST

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

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