World Cup 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: 'El Tri' learned much from Sweden clash, says Mexico's coach

Osorio told EFE that the Swedish team's best assets were team players, making the best with the players the team has and being physically taller.

Jun 28, 2018, 12:29 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentine fans hopeful ahead of match against France

"This was the first match in this World Cup that we deserved to win. We played better, we had clear chances, we handled the ball correctly, and Nigeria tied in a very strange, unfortunate move," Schmukler said.

Jun 28, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay's Matias Vecino says Portugal clash to be decided by details

Vecino said in a press conference that Portugal is a great team that is expected to put a lot of pressure on La Celeste in Saturday's match.

Jun 28, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia's Davinson Sanchez confident ahead of key clash with Senegal in Group H

"At the World Cup level, nobody is going to give you anything, especially at a time when football has evolved so much," Sanchez said. 

Jun 28, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexican fans celebrate at South Korean embassy in Mexico City after Germany exit

Twitterati shared videos of the merry-making moments by both the Mexicans and South Koreans. The Mexican supporters chanted 'Korea, brother, you are now Mexican' after their FIFA World Cup 2018 matches.

Jun 28, 2018, 02:21 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland draw 2-2 with Costa Rica, enter round of 16

Switzerland will take on Sweden in the round of 16. Unfortunately, Fabian Schar and Stephan Lichtsteiner will miss the pre-quarters for Switzerland after picking up two yellow cards. 

Jun 27, 2018, 23:10 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 match updates: Brazil 2-0 Serbia

The five-times world champions comfortably reached the World Cup last 16 after Paulinho and Thiago Silva scored in each half to give them a 2-0 win over Serbia who were eliminated in Wednesday's match.

Jun 27, 2018, 22:50 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany vs South Korea - As it happened

 The jinx stands, once again a defending champion fails to get past the group stages for the fourth time in five World Cups. 

Jun 27, 2018, 19:08 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden vs Mexico - As it happened

While Sweden beat Mexico 3-0, snatching the top spot in Group F, Germany are out from the mega football tournament, failing to score even a single goal against South Korea 0-2.

Jun 27, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Serbia captain Aleksandar Kolarov sees Brazil match as biggest of his life

"My personal opinion is this is my career's final, this is the most important game in my career and this is how I'm going to approach it," Kolarov said.

Jun 27, 2018, 15:20 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica's players are more united, says Kendall Waston

"We still have a lot to play for. We're winners, not average. We're not going to play a match just because we have to. In our line of work, we always try to do our best,'' Waston said. 

Jun 27, 2018, 14:21 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Serbia vs Brazil preview

A win or even a draw at the very least could seal a spot for Brazil in the knockout round of FIFA World Cup 2018.

Jun 27, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Switzerland look to go past already-eliminated Costa Rica

Can Costa Rica spoil Switzerland's party and halt the team from progressing to the next round of FIFA World Cup 2018?

 

Jun 27, 2018, 12:52 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Squad only has to focus on beating South Korea, says Germany coach Joachim Low

Low warned that South Korea has many good players, but had praise for his team as well, particularly Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller.

Jun 27, 2018, 12:40 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Germany look to eliminate South Korea

All eyes are on the second spot in Group F with Germany, South Korea and Sweden in a close tussle.

 

Jun 27, 2018, 12:23 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Mexico eye top-spot against desperate Sweden

Mexico have had a string of strong performances but it is Sweden in absolute need of a win to keep Germany down in Group F.

 

Jun 27, 2018, 12:18 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil coach Tite says no changes to starting lineup against Serbia

Tite said defender Joao Miranda will captain the squad in Wednesday's clash, during a press conference.

Jun 27, 2018, 12:08 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Colombia defender Yerry Mina says, team playing to win key match against Senegal

"We know it's a very difficult game, we're going to give it our all, and try (to win) from minute zero," Mina said during a press conference.

Jun 27, 2018, 11:44 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexican weathergirl kicked in the butt to bring team good luck

Two male co-presenters gently touched their feet on her butt in a light-hearted on-air act which has attracted outrage to some degree.

Jun 27, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain begins training for knockout round clash with Russia

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, defender Nacho and midfielders Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio took part in the practice led by coach Fernando Hierro on Tuesday. 

Jun 27, 2018, 10:41 AM IST