FIFA World Cup 2018 Round of 16: Sweden vs Switzerland- See pics
A deflected shot from Emil Forsberg gave Sweden a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a dull World Cup round of 16 match in St Petersburg on Tuesday, sending the Swedes through to a quarter-final against either Colombia or England.
Jul 06, 2018, 21:30 PM IST
Russia's central bank to issue half-rouble coin if team reaches World Cup semifinals
Russian supporters and state officials now have begun rallying around the team in light of their unexpected victories.
Jul 06, 2018, 21:08 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16: Belgium vs Japan - See pics
Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals as substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds against Japan to snatch a 3-2 comeback win on Monday and set up a clash with five-time champions Brazil.
Jul 06, 2018, 20:46 PM IST
President Vladimir Putin says World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia
Putin has used the tournament to send a defiant message to his opponents that Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.
Jul 06, 2018, 20:09 PM IST
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov not getting carried away despite calls of support from President Vladimir Putin
Saturday’s match is a huge one for Russia, who have never reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, although the Soviet Union got there in 1966.
Jul 06, 2018, 19:53 PM IST
Sweden are easy to analyse, difficult to beat: Coach Janne Andersson
Andersson says he is unlikely to spring a surprise on England coach Gareth Southgate.
Jul 06, 2018, 19:40 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals: France vs Uruguay - As it happened
It is the end of the road for the South Americans. France, on the other hand, will face the winner of Brazil vs Belgium in the semi-finals.
Jul 06, 2018, 19:03 PM IST
France vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
France and Uruguay will face each other at Nizhny Novgorod stadium on Friday.
Jul 06, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
Brazil vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinal preview
Inspired by Neymar brilliance and the wiles of Willian, Brazil sent a tough Mexico side packing with a 2-0 defeat that cemented Tite’s side as favorites to claim a record-extending sixth World Cup trophy.
Jul 06, 2018, 12:51 PM IST
France vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinal preview
Uruguay’s own impressive front line may be without Edinson Cavani, who suffered a calf injury after scoring two fabulous goals against Portugal in the last 16.
Jul 06, 2018, 12:28 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Rivaldo asks Neymar to ignore criticisms from other countries
Rivaldo Ferreira, the ex-soccer player who was part of the Brazilian squad that won the FIFA World Cup in 2002, told Neymar on Wednesday to ignore the criticisms directed at him for his controversial falls in the field, telling him to keep on falling in the 2018 World Cup Russia.
Jul 05, 2018, 23:21 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Friends become foes as Griezmann faces Godin in quarterfinals
Personal friendships and club loyalties will be put to one side on Friday, as Uruguay's captain and defensive lynchpin Diego Godin prepares to face his Atletico Madrid teammate and friend, France forward Antoine Griezmann in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:16 PM IST
Brazil welcomed by a song and dance carnival; Belgium train for Kazan clash
Brazil's national soccer team was welcomed to Kazan Thursday by throngs of fans dressed in national colours and belting out traditional songs to set up the atmosphere ahead if their hotly-anticipated FIFA World Cup quarter-final tie with Belgium.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:11 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Marcelo, Fernandinho in Canarinho's starting lineup against Belgium
Brazil coach Adenor 'Tite' Bachi on Thursday confirmed that left-back Marcelo and midfielder Fernandinho are in the starting lineup for the quarterfinal of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, against Belgium.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:06 PM IST
Uruguay’s Cavani returns to practice alone after injury ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani on Thursday trained apart from his teammates and touched the ball for the first time since he was injured, less than 24 hours before the quarterfinal match against France as the last eight teams battled it out in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Jul 05, 2018, 22:01 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Japanese players, fans politeness in defeat impresses supporters
Fans around the world on Wednesday were praising the impeccably polite behavior shown by Japanese supporters at the World Cup in Russia, where they cleaned up the stands despite suffering a heartbreaking last-minute defeat.
Jul 04, 2018, 22:56 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia train to face Croatia in quarterfinal
Russia's national team trained on Wednesday at their base camp near Moscow, just days away from their highly-anticipated clash with Croatia in the quarterfinal round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Jul 04, 2018, 22:52 PM IST
Belgium trains for clash of titans vs Brazil in FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium's national team trained on Wednesday at the team's base camp in the Guchkovo sport complex near Moscow, ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Brazil.
Jul 04, 2018, 22:47 PM IST
FIFA's The Best awards jury to include Ronaldo Nazario, Kaka, Iker Casillas
FIFA's The Best Football Awards revealed on Wednesday the list of retired soccer legends who are to serve as judges.
Jul 04, 2018, 22:44 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 once again a Europe vs South America battle
The quarterfinals see 1996 FIFA World Cup winner England take on 1958 runner-up Sweden while Croatia clash with Russia. Five-times winners Brazil take on Belgium and 1998 champions France face Uruguay, who won in 1930 and 1950.
Jul 04, 2018, 18:19 PM IST
