World Cup 2018

Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2018 Group E match - As it happened

 Xhaka scored a brilliant goal from distance in the second-half and Shaqiri’s stunner in the 90th minute sealed the match for Switzerland. 

Jun 22, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

Nigeria keep their FIFA World Cup 2018 hope alive with 2-0 win over Iceland - As it happened

Ahmed Musa grabbed his first goal with a brilliant finish off Moses’ cross and beat the goalkeeper to score his second. Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Iceland leaves Group D wide open. 

Jun 22, 2018, 20:11 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil beat Costa Rica 2-0, top Group E - As it happened

Costa Rica survived the Brazilian strikes for 90 minutes and nearly pulled off a draw but Coutinho and Neymar scored in the Stoppage time, to the knock the Central Americans out of the tournament. 

Jun 22, 2018, 17:09 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal's Moutinho, Guerreiro miss practice ahead of Iran clash

Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho caught flu, while Borussia Dortmund defender Raphael Guerreiro has sustained a leg injury.

Jun 22, 2018, 16:06 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Need a positive result against Brazil to stay alive, says Costa Rica's captain Bryan Ruiz

Although he admitted the odds were not in his team's favor, Ruiz said there was still a chance to qualify.

Jun 22, 2018, 14:01 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: England squad trains without Dele Alli ahead of the game against Panama

The Tottenham midfielder Alli sustained the thigh strain after playing 80 minutes during England's 2-1 victory against Tunisia on Monday.

Jun 22, 2018, 12:49 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: We learned from defeat against Mexico, says Germany's Mario Gomez

Mario Gomez vowed that Die Mannschaft players will not repeat the mistakes they committed against Mexico during their upcoming clash.

Jun 22, 2018, 12:07 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Schedule of matches on June 22, Day 9

While Brazil and Serbia aim to reach the top spot in Group E, Nigeria hope to defeat Iceland in their Group D match.

Jun 22, 2018, 12:06 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Both Brazil and Costa Rica are under pressure to win the match, says Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva praised Costa Rica as a team of great quality and recalled that Los Ticos played well in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Jun 22, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rican ex-World Cup hero Luis Gabelo Conejo now training the new generation of goalkeepers

Luis Gabelo Conejo helps to train junior goalkeepers and also works with the national squad's netminders.

Jun 22, 2018, 10:53 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany's Sami Khedira urges for better show against Sweden

"We'll have to play more intelligent soccer going forward, we have to attack but not expose our defense," Khedira has said. 

Jun 22, 2018, 10:06 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia stares at 'big crisis' with beer supplies running low

Guess how much beer is being consumed daily across Russia?

Jun 22, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Panama's Luis Ovalle says Los Canaleros ready to take on England

"We are ready and keen on playing like everybody else. We are going to give our best in the match against England," Ovalle said. 

Jun 22, 2018, 09:46 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Brazil hope to shine strong against Costa Rica

Costa Rica lost against Serbia and their hunt for points may get a whole lot tougher with Brazil up next.

Jun 22, 2018, 09:14 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Tiny but mighty Iceland face Nigeria

Iceland's first FIFA World Cup appearance got off to a rousing start when the team held Argentina to a draw. The Nigerians though are coming from the back of a defeat.

Jun 22, 2018, 09:08 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 preview: Serbia and Switzerland clash in crunch Group E clash

Serbia may have defeated Costa Rica 1-0 but the Swiss too are upbeat having held mighty Brazil to a draw.

Jun 22, 2018, 09:03 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Shocked Argentina fans weep, spit after loss to Croatia

Argentina team is on the cusp of crashing out of FIFA World Cup 2018 after a shock loss to Croatia.

Jun 22, 2018, 07:58 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Iranian women watch live football match in stadium for the first time since 1980

A year after the revolution in 1980, the new authorities banned Iranian women from attending many public events and place, with soccer matches played at Azadi stadium a taboo activity.

Jun 22, 2018, 06:18 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Ex-Spain captain Iker Casillas downplays criticism of David de Gea's performance

"I think that (criticism) is normal when the bar is set too high because people expect maximum effort, but what is truly important is what comes next," Casillas said. 

Jun 21, 2018, 16:57 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: No one prouder than Lionel Messi to captain national team, Croatia's Ivan Rakitic says

Rakitic said it was important for the Croatian national team to work together to stop Messi, who in the first match against Iceland despite a missed penalty had nine shots on goal.

Jun 21, 2018, 14:39 PM IST