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Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians believe that Russia and Spain are the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup as the group stage of the tournament comes to an end, in a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Russians have shown a sustained interest in the 2018 World Cup with over two-thirds of the country watching their national team's games, according to a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of the Polish Football Association Zbigniew Boniek has hailed the 2018 World Cup as "fantastic." 28 Jun 2018
King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

Spanish King Felipe VI will come to Moscow to support his national team in their World Cup encounter with hosts Russia. 28 Jun 2018
Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Salah 'promised to return to Chechnya', says leader

Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah promised to revisit Russia's Chechen Republic, according to its leader leader Ramzan Kadyrov. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell says his side fought "until the last minute" in their 2-2 draw with Switzerland. 28 Jun 2018
Organisation of World Cup in Russia 'wonderful' - Serbian Football Association

Organisation of World Cup in Russia 'wonderful' - Serbian Football Association

MOSCOW, June 28 (Sputnik) - The FIFA World Cup in Russia has been organized to a wonderful level, Serbian Football Association Vice President Savo Milosevic said on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach thanks Russian fans for support

Costa Rica coach thanks Russian fans for support

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez thanked Russian fans for supporting his side at this year's FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Switzerland can be proud of reaching round of 16 says Dzemaili

Switzerland can be proud of reaching round of 16 says Dzemaili

Switzerland’s players can be proud of themselves for making it out of a "tough" group at the World Cup, midfielder Blerim Dzemaili said after Wednesday's draw with Costa Rica, which was enough to see his side through to the round of 16. 28 Jun 2018
Southgate surprised by Germany exit

Southgate surprised by Germany exit

England head coach Gareth Southgate said he was surprised to see Germany crash out of the World Cup after losing 2-0 to South Korea in their final group stage match. 28 Jun 2018
Mexican fans chant 'Korea' after 3-0 defeat to Sweden

Mexican fans chant 'Korea' after 3-0 defeat to Sweden

Mexico fans left the Yekaterinburg Arena, where their national team was defeated 3-0 by Sweden in their final group-stage match on Wednesday, chanting "Korea." 28 Jun 2018
England pleased with World Cup performance but want to keep improving

England pleased with World Cup performance but want to keep improving

England are pleased with the way they have played at the World Cup, but have a lot of improvement to do, head coach Gareth Southgate said on Wednesday. 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
Nawalka praises fantastic hospitality in Russia

Nawalka praises fantastic hospitality in Russia

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Wednesday that the hospitality in Russia during the FIFA World Cup was "fantastic." 28 Jun 2018
Augustinsson named man of the match as Sweden beat Mexico 3-0

Augustinsson named man of the match as Sweden beat Mexico 3-0

Sweden defender Ludwig Augustinsson was named the man of the match after he scored his side's first goal in their final group-stage game of the 2018 World Cup against Mexico in Yekaterinburg on Wednesday. 28 Jun 2018
Over 125,000 Fans attend World Cup matches in Yekaterinburg

Over 125,000 Fans attend World Cup matches in Yekaterinburg

A total of 125,437 supporters attended World Cup matches in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. 28 Jun 2018

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