2018 group h

Nawalka says team lacked dynamism against Senegal

Nawalka says team lacked dynamism against Senegal

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Tuesday that his team were "unlucky" to lose to Senegal, but he admitted that they lacked dynamism to cause their opponents problems. 20 Jun 2018
Niang named man of the match against Poland

Niang named man of the match against Poland

Senegal forward M'Baye Niang was named the man of the match after his team's 2-1 win over Poland in their first game of the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday, FIFA said on their official website. 20 Jun 2018
Niang says team played to their strengths against Poland

Niang says team played to their strengths against Poland

Senegal forward Mbaye Niang said Tuesday that team "played to their strengths" during their 2-1 win against Poland. 20 Jun 2018
Colombia’s defeat to Japan is no big deal says Falcao

Colombia’s defeat to Japan is no big deal says Falcao

Colombia forward Radamel Falcao said on Tuesday that his team’s defeat to Japan in group H was “no big deal,” as there were still two games to play in the group stage. 20 Jun 2018
Polish fans are enjoying World Cup in Russia

Polish fans are enjoying World Cup in Russia

Polish football fans, who came to Russia for the World Cup, are speaking positively of the country, while they are enjoying the tournament's atmosphere, Polish football agent Mariusz Piekarski told Sputnik on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Poland v Senegal pic special

Poland v Senegal pic special

The best of the action from the Spartak Stadium after Senegal became the first African side to win at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Poland and Senegal played in front of sell-out crowd

Poland and Senegal played in front of sell-out crowd

The World Cup Group H match between Poland and Senegal, which is taking place at Moscow's Spartak Stadium, is being played in front of a sell-out crowd of 44,190 supporters. 20 Jun 2018
Osako says he's happy to fulfill childhood dream

Osako says he's happy to fulfill childhood dream

Japan forward Yuya Osako said Tuesday that his childhood dream came true after he scored in Japan's 2-1 World Cup win against Colombia. 20 Jun 2018
Pekerman says Japan deserved to beat Colombia

Pekerman says Japan deserved to beat Colombia

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Tuesday that Japan were the better side in their World Cup encounter in Saransk, which saw Japan win 2-1. 20 Jun 2018
Presidents of Senegal attend Poland match

Presidents of Senegal attend Poland match

Senegalese President Macky Sall and FIFA President Gianni Infantino are attending the FIFA World Cup Group H match between Poland and Senegal, which is taking place at Moscow's Spartak Stadium, FIFA's press service said on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Colombia v Japan player ratings

Colombia v Japan player ratings

A 2014 World Cup rematch saw Group H get off to a dramatic start. 20 Jun 2018
Osako named man of the match against Colombia

Osako named man of the match against Colombia

Japan Forward Yuya Osako was named the best player of the match after heading home the winning goal in Japan's 2-1 victory over ten-man Colombia, FIFA said Tuesday via the World Cup's official Twitter account. 20 Jun 2018
Lewandowski starts for Poland against Senegal

Lewandowski starts for Poland against Senegal

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was named in Poland's starting lineup as the 29-year-old is set to captain the national team in their first World Cup match against Senegal, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Japanese princess to attend two matches in Russia

Japanese princess to attend two matches in Russia

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado, who arrived in Saransk on Tuesday to support Japan in their World Cup match against Colombia, will also attend the team's next game, the Japanese Embassy in Russia told Sputnik Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in Saransk

Japan beat 10-man Colombia 2-1 in Saransk

Japan, who are playing at their sixth straight World Cup, got off their campaign to a winning start after defeating ten-man Colombia 2-1 in Saransk on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia

Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia

A total of 40,842 fans attended the World Cup match between Japan and Colombia, which took place in the Russian city of Saransk on Tuesday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018