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Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland, who were making their first ever World Cup appearance, in their' first match at 2018 FIFA World Cup at Moscow's Spartak Stadium on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann praises Australia's organisation

Griezmann praises Australia's organisation

France forward Antoine Griezmann said Saturday Australia, their 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match rivals, were "a difficult team". 17 Jun 2018
Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Match-winner Paul Pogba praised Australia for doing their homework and said the Socceroos have shown France just what they're in for in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
Messi becomes the first player to fail from the spot in Russia

Messi becomes the first player to fail from the spot in Russia

Argentina forward Lionel Messi became the first player to miss a penalty at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, as his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland. 17 Jun 2018
Coach Deschamps Says France’s Next Match Against ‘Passionate’ Peru Side ‘Won’t Be Easy’

Coach Deschamps Says France’s Next Match Against ‘Passionate’ Peru Side ‘Won’t Be Easy’

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that their upcoming match with Peru would not be easy because the South American team played with “passion” and would be well supported by their traveling fans. 17 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that his team "lacked speed and passing accuracy" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with Australia, which took place in Kazan earlier on Saturday and  ended in a 2-1 victory for the French side. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Ex-Slovakia Forward Jakubko Says Russia Can Beat Egypt, Uruguay in FIFA World Cup Matches

Former Amkar Perm and Slovakia forward Martin Jakubko told Sputnik on Saturday that Russia could beat Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches. 17 Jun 2018
VAR Used for First Time in World Cup History

VAR Used for First Time in World Cup History

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used for the first time at a FIFA World Cup during the Group C match between France and Australia, which took place in Kazan on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Belgium PM may attend World Cup, depending on how they go

Belgium PM may attend World Cup, depending on how they go

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel will not attend any group matches at the FIFA World Cup but may come to Russia if Belgium advance to the knockout stages. 16 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk: Australia 'Deserved a Draw'

Van Marwijk: Australia 'Deserved a Draw'

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Saturday that his team "deserved a draw" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with France. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Cheryshev says Russia should ignore Salah's struggle

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's condition should not worry the Russian national team, the team's midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

Manchester City and England defender Fabian Delph said Saturday that his teammates loved the match held between Portugal and Spain on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Griezmann wins Man of the Match award

Griezmann wins Man of the Match award

France striker Antoine Griezmann has been elected the Man of the Match for his performance in Saturday's match against Australia in Kazan, that his side won 2-1. 16 Jun 2018
Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Saturday that star striker Neymar was “an exceptional player” and it would be “difficult to hold him back” in the upcoming match with Brazil. 16 Jun 2018
Messi, Aguero start for Argentina against Iceland

Messi, Aguero start for Argentina against Iceland

Forwards Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will start for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup match against Iceland. 16 Jun 2018
Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

France salvaged a 2-1 win over Australia in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Saturday after midfielder Paul Pogba scored a late winner for his team. 16 Jun 2018
Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that the atmosphere was fantastic at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the press service of Tatarstan Republic’s President said Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa Rica 'Will Do Anything' to Defeat Serbia

Costa Rica 'Will Do Anything' to Defeat Serbia

Costa Rica defender and captain Giancarlo Gonzalez said Saturday that Costa Rica would "do anything" to defeat Serbia in their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match set to take place in Samara on Sunday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said Saturday that the first World Cup match was always "crucial". 16 Jun 2018
Germany desperate for flying start

Germany desperate for flying start

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday he was sure that his team would get off to a good start at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018