FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Portugal vs Spain
The teams have played 36 times with 16 wins for Spain, 13 draws and six victories for Portugal.
Jun 14, 2018, 00:08 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Morocco vs Iran
Morocco play Iran in a Group B match in St Petersburg on Friday.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:52 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Egypt vs Uruguay
Two-time winners Uruguay compete at their 13th World Cup, compared to just two past appearances for Egypt.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:51 PM IST
Russia hitting top form ahead of FIFA World Cup opener: Cherchesov
A reinvigorated Russian side are hitting top form ahead of their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, the tournament hosts` manager Stanislav Cherchesov has said.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:44 PM IST
Brazilian coach puts cards on the table ahead of FIFA World Cup opener
Brazil's 4-1-4-1 formation has been tried and tested, as it was effective for them during the South American qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:27 PM IST
FIFA World Cup: Fernando Hierro named coach of Spanish football team
The 50-year-old will have barely 48 hours to prepare his team for their opening World Cup match.
Jun 13, 2018, 18:11 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Host Russia chooses 'Spoons of Victory' as official instrument - In pics
The FIFA World Cup 2018 will begin on and from June 14, Thursday.
Jun 12, 2018, 10:01 AM IST
Portugal: World Cup victory a difficult mission for Cristiano Ronaldo
There is little doubt that captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is eager for his team to follow in the footsteps of neighbours Spain by winning two consecutive major tournaments.
May 30, 2018, 07:41 AM IST
Argentina names World Cup squad; just four forwards; Mauro Icardi misses out
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July.
May 21, 2018, 23:18 PM IST
Argentina want Lionel Messi to play less for Barcelona
Argentina's national football association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia has said he has spoken to captain Lionel Messi about playing fewer games for La Liga side Barcelona in order to stay fresh for his country ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
Feb 13, 2018, 17:56 PM IST
2018 FIFA World Cup: Politics, intrigue and drama mix in playoffs
From the Soviet Union`s refusal to travel to Chile in 1973 to the hole in the net blamed for denying Australia a place at the 1998 tournament, these gripping, but often quirky, fixtures boast a history of intrigue and drama.
Nov 09, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Argentina at risk of missing World Cup without talisman Lionel Messi, says Diego Maradona
In Messi`s absence, Argentina will play Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru. The Barcelona forward will return for the team`s last qualifier against Ecuador on October 10.
Apr 25, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
FIFA announces $369 million loss with worse to come
FIFA relies overwhelmingly on the World Cup, held every four years, for its revenues.
Apr 07, 2017, 21:10 PM IST
FIFA reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup
Asia, currently guaranteed between four and five World Cup entries, will get eight slots, while European confederation UEFA gets a boost from 13 to 16.
Mar 31, 2017, 09:13 AM IST
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hopeful of video referrals at 2018 World Cup
Colombia`s Atletico Nacional slammed the new video assistant referee (VAR) technology after the system helped knock them out midweek.
Dec 17, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
India given wild-card entry at the 2016 U-17 Futsal World Cup, beginning July 11
The Indian squad was selected through U-17 nationals which were hosted in Haryana from June 14 to June 16.
Jul 08, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
One billion watched 2014 FIFA World Cup final on TV
Report producer said 695 million people watched at least 20 minutes of the final at home.
Dec 16, 2015, 21:39 PM IST
