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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
Japan overcome Colombia - pic special

Japan overcome Colombia - pic special

Yuya Osako's second-half header gave Japan a winning start in Group H against ten-man Colombia, and earned a first-ever World Cup win for Asia over South America. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jun 2018
Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018

Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018

Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez has become the first player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be shown a red card. 19 Jun 2018
James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

Midfielder James Rodriguez will not start for Colombia in their first FIFA World Cup match against Japan in Saransk. 19 Jun 2018
Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia

Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado has arrived in the Russian city of Saransk, which will host Tuesday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Colombia. 19 Jun 2018
Nawalka says team are ready to beat Senegal

Nawalka says team are ready to beat Senegal

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Monday that his team were ready to beat Senegal at their first World Cup match. 19 Jun 2018
Colombia plan to reach knockout stages says Pekerman

Colombia plan to reach knockout stages says Pekerman

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said on Monday that his team were aiming to reach the knockout stages of the tournament. 19 Jun 2018
Ospina says Japan will be tough opponents

Ospina says Japan will be tough opponents

Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina said on Monday that Japan would be a tough team to play against, ahead of their match on Tuesday in Saransk. 19 Jun 2018
Glik may miss Senegal match says Nawalka

Glik may miss Senegal match says Nawalka

Poland Defender Kamil Glik may miss the 2018 World Cup match against Senegal, Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Senegal need to enjoy World Cup says Kouyate

Senegal need to enjoy World Cup says Kouyate

Senegal midfielder and captain Cheikhou Kouyate said on Monday that it was important for the team to enjoy the World Cup and give joy to their supporters. 19 Jun 2018
Hasebe says Japan are in excellent shape

Hasebe says Japan are in excellent shape

Japan are in excellent shape and are ready to face Colombia in their first game of the World Cup, the team's captain Makoto Hasebe said on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Nishino says earthquake in Japan may have psychological impact

Nishino says earthquake in Japan may have psychological impact

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that the earthquake in the western Japan city of Osaka might have a psychological impact on his players ahead of their first 2018 World Cup match against Colombia. 19 Jun 2018
Japan should try to keep Rodriguez at bay says Nishino

Japan should try to keep Rodriguez at bay says Nishino

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that it was crucial for all of his players to pay special attention to Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez during the teams first match at the 2018 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saransk on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad

Rodriguez And Barrios Train With Colombia Squad

Colombia midfielders James Rodriguez and Wilmar Barrios trained with the rest of the team, two days after arriving at their training base in Kazan. 16 Jun 2018
Over 100,000 Foreign Fans From 145 Countries to Visit Samara During 2018 World Cup

Over 100,000 Foreign Fans From 145 Countries to Visit Samara During 2018 World Cup

More than 100,000 foreign fans from 145 countries will visit Samara during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, acting head of the Samara Region's tourism department Mikhail Maltsev said Friday. 16 Jun 2018

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