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Sam Kerr primed for home World Cup glory

Sam Kerr primed for home World Cup glory

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says Australia's successful bid to co-host the 2023 FIFA World Cup is a landmark moment for the game in her home nation. 26 Jun 2020
Canberra set to host three internationals

Canberra set to host three internationals

The Socceroos haven't played in Canberra since hosting a World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in 2015, but they're returning soon. 7 Jun 2019
Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

Russia to consider applying bid to host summer Olympic Games

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that Russia may bid to host the Summer Olympic Games. 10 Jul 2018
Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany legend Matthaus says Russians should be delighted with their team

Germany's former FIFA World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says Russians should be happy with their national football team after their great run of form at the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Dier says team had no discussion about winning World Cup

Dier says team had no discussion about winning World Cup

England midfielder Eric Dier said on Wednesday that the team was not discussing the possibility of winning this summer's World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Cisse says African team will win World Cup one day

Cisse says African team will win World Cup one day

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said Monday he was sure an African team will one day win the FIFA World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
Paraguay's President-Elect Says South America Should Hold 2030 World Cup

Paraguay's President-Elect Says South America Should Hold 2030 World Cup

It would be fair to allow Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to jointly host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, as it will be the 100th anniversary of South America's staging of the first ever championship, Paraguay's president-elect Mario Abdo Benitez told Sputnik. 16 Jun 2018
Boateng: 'We'll watch the opening match together'

Boateng: 'We'll watch the opening match together'

The German squad will get together to watch the opening game of the World Cup, defender Jerome Boateng says. 14 Jun 2018