Andersson has no thoughts on future after England loss

Andersson has no thoughts on future after England loss

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Saturday that he had "no thoughts" about his future with the team following their 2-0 defeat at the hands of England in the World Cup quarter-final encounter. 8 Jul 2018
Modric and Mandzukic start for Croatia against Russia

Modric and Mandzukic start for Croatia against Russia

Forward Mario Mandzukic and midfielder Luka Modric have been named in the starting lineup for Croatia in their World Cup quarter-final match against Russia, FIFA announced on their official website on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Andersson: England are capable of winning the World Cup

Andersson: England are capable of winning the World Cup

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Saturday that England could win the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 8 Jul 2018
Pickford named man of the match after 2-0 Sweden win

Pickford named man of the match after 2-0 Sweden win

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was named the man of the match in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final as his side defeated Sweden 2-0 to reach the semi-finals. 8 Jul 2018
Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin have been named in the starting lineup for Russia in their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia, the national team announced on their official Twitter account on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Neymar: Brazil’s elimination saddest moment of career

Neymar: Brazil’s elimination saddest moment of career

Brazil forward Neymar said on Saturday that his team's elimination from the World Cup after they lost 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals in Kazan on Friday was "the saddest moment" of his career. 8 Jul 2018
Almost 40,000 fans attend England v Sweden

Almost 40,000 fans attend England v Sweden

A total of 39,991 fans attended the World Cup quarter-final match between England and Sweden in Samara, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Over 248,000 fans attend World Cup matches in Samara

Over 248,000 fans attend World Cup matches in Samara

A total of 248,060 fans attended the 2018 World Cup matches in the Russian city of Samara. 8 Jul 2018
England defeat Sweden 2-0 to reach semi-final

England defeat Sweden 2-0 to reach semi-final

England defeated Sweden 2-0 in Samara overnight to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face either Croatia or Russia. 8 Jul 2018
Graffiti of Croatia captain painted in Kazan

Graffiti of Croatia captain painted in Kazan

Graffiti artists started painting a mural depicting Croatia captain Luka Modric in Kazan, the mayor's office said on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic arrived on Saturday in the Russian city of Sochi, which will host the quarter-final match of the World Cup between the Russian and Croatian national teams, press service of the Krasnodar Territory’s administration said in a statement. 8 Jul 2018
Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin said on Saturday that he would watch the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia on TV. 8 Jul 2018
Infantino thanks Kazan for hosting World Cup matches

Infantino thanks Kazan for hosting World Cup matches

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Kazan on Saturday after the city held its final match of the 2018 World Cup with Brazil falling to a 2-1 defeat against Belgium on Friday. 8 Jul 2018
Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev tsaid Russia should be disciplined in the defence and aggressive in the attack in order to beat Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals. 8 Jul 2018
'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

Former Soviet Union coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev said Russia's chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final in Sochi were “equal” to those of Croatia, and the possibility of the winner being determined by a penalty shootout was “real and quite high.” 8 Jul 2018
Moscow Mayor meets fans on Moscow's Nikolskaya Street

Moscow Mayor meets fans on Moscow's Nikolskaya Street

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin met with fans and city residents on Moscow's Nikolskaya Street ahead of Russia’s match against Croatia that is currently taking place in Sochi, a representative of the mayor’s press service said on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
England have more chances to advance to semis than Sweden - Ex-Russia Head Coach

England have more chances to advance to semis than Sweden - Ex-Russia Head Coach

England are more likely to beat Sweden and advance to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arkady Dvorkovich, said the Croatian national football team was just as strong as Spain and Russia's players would have to give 200% if they wanted to advance to the semi-finals. 7 Jul 2018
Kane, Sterling to start for England against Sweden

Kane, Sterling to start for England against Sweden

Strikers Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have been named in the starting lineup for England in their World Cup quarter-final match against Sweden. 7 Jul 2018
Claesson to start for Sweden against England

Claesson to start for Sweden against England

FC Krasnodar midfielder Viktor Claesson has been named in the starting lineup for Sweden in their World Cup quarter-final match against England, FIFA announced on its official website on Saturday. 7 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Russia to attend the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia set to take place in Sochi on Sunday (4am AEST). 7 Jul 2018