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Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
England defeats Costa Rica 2-0

England defeats Costa Rica 2-0

England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in a friendly match at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds on Saturday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 8 Jun 2018
Panama Arrive at World Cup base in Saransk

Panama Arrive at World Cup base in Saransk

Panama’s World Cup squad have arrived in Saransk in the Republic of Mordovia - some 650 kilometers (400 miles) south east of Moscow, a local government spokesperson told Sputnik on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group G

Five danger men from Group G

With England and Belgium in Group G it means some of the biggest football stars on the planet will be showing off their considerable talents. Here are five players you should keep your eye out for starting June 19. 7 Jun 2018
Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up

Belgium defeat Egypt 3-0 in World Cup warm-up

Belgium beat Egypt 3-0 in a friendly pre-World Cup match held at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Norway defeat Panama 1-0 in World Cup warm-up

Norway defeat Panama 1-0 in World Cup warm-up

World Cup-bound Panama suffered a set back in their preparations as they were defeated 1-0 in a friendly by Norway on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Newcastle Jets remain hopeful of new McGree deal

Newcastle Jets remain hopeful of new McGree deal

Newcastle Jets remain in negotiations with 2017/18 loan star Riley McGree about extending his stay at the Hunter club. 7 Jun 2018
Tunisia Defender says playing at World Cup was childhood dream

Tunisia Defender says playing at World Cup was childhood dream

Tunisia defender Yohan Benalouane said on Wednesday that it was his childhood dream to play at the FIFA World Cup and that he was overwhelmed by the chance to represent his country at this summer's tournament in Russia. 6 Jun 2018
Group G: The 23-man World Cup squads

Group G: The 23-man World Cup squads

Who made the cut and who missed out in Group G? 6 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group G

A bluffer's guide to Group G

Group G contains World Cup favourites Belgium and perennial underachievers England, but unpredictable Tunisia and newbies Panama won’t let the big boys have it all their own way. 4 Jun 2018
Injured Kompany in Belgium squad

Injured Kompany in Belgium squad

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany, who picked up a groin injury in Belgium's friendly goalless draw against Portugal on Saturday, has been included in the country's final 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the team announced Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Injured Belgium star Kompany may miss World Cup

Injured Belgium star Kompany may miss World Cup

Manchester City and Belgium defender Vincent Kompany may be ruled out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after picking up an injury, the Reuters news agency reported on Sunday. 3 Jun 2018
Belgium, Ronaldo-Less Portugal Play Out Scoreless Draw

Belgium, Ronaldo-Less Portugal Play Out Scoreless Draw

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - The Portuguese national football team were held to a goalless draw by Belgium in a friendly match in Brussels on Saturday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 3 Jun 2018
King of Belgium Could Attend World Cup

King of Belgium Could Attend World Cup

BRUSSELS, June 2 (Sputnik) - King Philippe of Belgium may attend one of the country's matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Belgian media reported on Saturday. 2 Jun 2018
Belgium Head Coach Denies Reports About Mattresses With Names of Players in Final Squad

Belgium Head Coach Denies Reports About Mattresses With Names of Players in Final Squad

MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez denied Friday media reports claiming that journalists had discovered mattresses labeled with the names of the 23 players, who will travel to Russia for the FIFA World Cup this summer. 2 Jun 2018
Belgium Defender Vermaelen Not Yet Fit for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Head Coach

Belgium Defender Vermaelen Not Yet Fit for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Head Coach

MOSCOW, May 28 (Sputnik) - Barcelona and Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, who was named in his country's preliminary squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup, has not fully recovered from his injury yet, Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said Monday. 29 May 2018