2018 group e

Brazil v Switzerland player ratings

Brazil v Switzerland player ratings

It was a game of two halves as Brazil opened up their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. 18 Jun 2018
Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany forward Timo Werner said on Sunday that the defending World Cup champions must win their next match in order to progress to the knockout stages. 18 Jun 2018
Coutinho named man of the match against Switzerland

Coutinho named man of the match against Switzerland

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their first match of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Brazil v Switzerland pic special

Brazil v Switzerland pic special

Philippe Coutinho's stunning strike was canceled out by Steven Zuber's second-half header. Here's the best of the action after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the Rostov Arena. Pictures by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2018
Over 43,000 fans attend Brazil v Switzerland

Over 43,000 fans attend Brazil v Switzerland

The FIFA World Cup Group E game between Brazil and Switzerland was attended by a total of 43,109 spectators, FIFA announced on its website on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ochoa hails Mexico performance against Germany

Ochoa hails Mexico performance against Germany

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Sunday that the team surpassed themselves after beating reigning World Cup holders Germany 1-0. 18 Jun 2018
Switzerland hold Brazil to 1-1 draw

Switzerland hold Brazil to 1-1 draw

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil were held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland in teams' first match at 2018 FIFA World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Marquez becomes third player to appear at five World Cups

Marquez becomes third player to appear at five World Cups

Mexico defender Rafael Marquez has become the third player to take part in five World Cups after coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute during his side's match against Germany at the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Neymar starts for Brazil against Switzerland

Neymar starts for Brazil against Switzerland

Star striker Neymar has been named in the starting line-up for Brazil in their first match of the World Cup against Switzerland. 18 Jun 2018
Hector misses Germany's first match against Mexico

Hector misses Germany's first match against Mexico

FC Cologne and Germany defender Jonas Hector missed his team's first 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Mexico due to a cold, the team said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Krstajic says team neutralized Costa Rica’s strengths

Krstajic says team neutralized Costa Rica’s strengths

Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic said on Sunday that his team managed to neutralize Costa Rica’s strengths, which earned the team a 1-0 victory in their first 2018 World Cup game. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov happy with team's performance against Costa Rica

Kolarov happy with team's performance against Costa Rica

Serbia captain Aleksandar Kolarov said that he was happy with the way the team played in their 1-0 World Cup victory against Costa Rica in Samara on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Costa Rica not losing faith after Serbia defeat says Ramirez

Costa Rica not losing faith after Serbia defeat says Ramirez

Costa Rica are not losing faith as a team following their defeat to Serbia, team's head coach Oscar Ramirez said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Ivanovic becomes Serbia's most capped player

Zenit St. Petersburg and Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic became Serbia's most capped player after the FIFA World Cup match against  Costa Rica, FIFA announced on their Twitter account on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Kolarov named man of the match against Costa Rica

Serbia defender and captain Aleksandar Kolarov was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening match of the World Cup in Samara. 18 Jun 2018
Tite focusing on main goal, not wasting energy

Tite focusing on main goal, not wasting energy

Brazil head coach Tite said on Saturday that he was focusing on a successful performance from his team at the 2018 World Cup and would not get distracted by anything in order not to waste energy. 17 Jun 2018