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Brazil v Switzerland pic special

Brazil v Switzerland pic special

Philippe Coutinho's stunning strike was canceled out by Steven Zuber's second-half header. Here's the best of the action after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Switzerland at the Rostov Arena. Pictures by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico pic special

Germany v Mexico pic special

Hirving Lozano's first-half strike stunned defending champions Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium. Mexico held on to claim a memorable 1-0 win in Group F. Here is the best of the action. Pictures by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2018
Costa Rica v Serbia pic special

Costa Rica v Serbia pic special

A brilliant free kick by Serbia captain Aleksandar Kolarov proved the difference as the Eagles defeated Costa Rica 1-0 in in the Group E opener. Check out the match action. 18 Jun 2018
Gallery: Aussie kit makes World Cup debut

Gallery: Aussie kit makes World Cup debut

Australia's new all-gold Nike kit made its World Cup debut in an unlucky loss to football giants France. 17 Jun 2018
Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

The Soccceroos were immense but couldn't prevent France taking all three points through a deflected Paul Pogba shot. The final score line read 2-1 (including a penalty apiece) but Aussie fans, and the team, will take great heart from the performance against the world's No.7 16 Jun 2018
C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

We were with the Aussies fans as they went into Kazan Arena for the World Cup kick off match against France. Pics by Kevin Airs 16 Jun 2018
An instant classic: Portugal v Spain fan pics

An instant classic: Portugal v Spain fan pics

They're calling it one for the ages! A game that will go down in history as a World Cup classic And it took a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick to overcome a Diego Costa double. How did the fans react during that pulsating 3-3 draw between Portugal and Spain on Saturday morning (AEST)? 16 Jun 2018
Morocco v Iran pic special

Morocco v Iran pic special

Iran stole a massive three points at the death in their opening match in Group B, thanks to Aziz Bouhaddouz's calamitous 95th minute own goal, glancing Ehsan Haji Safi's wonderfully-whipped free-kick powerfully past his keeper Munir Mohamedi. Pics by Getty Images. 16 Jun 2018
Egypt v Uruguay pic special

Egypt v Uruguay pic special

Oh the heartbreak! With Mo Salah sitting out the game, Egypt looked on track for a credible goalless draw with Uruguay. That is until Jose Gimenez rose highest and headed home the winner in the 89th minute. All the action from Friday night's game (AEST) at Yekaterinburg Arena. 16 Jun 2018
Portugal v Spain pic special

Portugal v Spain pic special

Cristiano Ronaldo stole the headlines once again after his spectacular free-kick earned Portugal a 3-3 draw with Spain in Group B. Here are some of the best images from a memorable night at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi. Pictures by Getty Images. 16 Jun 2018
Agony v ecstasy: Russia, Saudia Arabia fan pics

Agony v ecstasy: Russia, Saudia Arabia fan pics

OUCH! Under pressure World Cup hosts Russia thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0 on the opening day of the tournament.That hurts (if you're a Green Falcons fan). For home team supporters it was sheer ecstasy. It was a day of high emotion as these pics reveal. 15 Jun 2018
Gallery: Russia kick-off 2018 World Cup in style

Gallery: Russia kick-off 2018 World Cup in style

The host nation defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Pictures by Getty Images. 15 Jun 2018
Roos in Kazan: Scissor kicks, blow-ups and giggles

Roos in Kazan: Scissor kicks, blow-ups and giggles

The Socceroos landed in Kazan, and made an immediate impact, with a gala day for locals, then a couple of relaxed training sessions which saw team photos - official and unofficial - scissor kicks, penalty practice. a few players semi-seriously getting antsy, but quite a few giggles too. We were there on the sidelines for it all... Pics by Kevin Airs 13 Jun 2018
Pic special: World Cup fever hits Socceroos

Pic special: World Cup fever hits Socceroos

Amid the hard work of another training session, the Socceroos took the opportunity to enjoy the lighter side of preparing for the global showpiece. The squad was in fine spirits as they fine tuned tactics, posed for team shots and mugged for the world's media. 13 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images. 13 Jun 2018
Pic special: Socceroos train in front of Kazan fans

Pic special: Socceroos train in front of Kazan fans

Oi Oi Oi: The locals made the Socceroos feel welcome as the Aussies hit the training pitch in Kazan ahead of Saturday's blockbuster against France. 12 Jun 2018
Pic special: Spain training session

Pic special: Spain training session

World No. 10 Spain hit the training paddock at Krasnodar Academy today ahead of their opening Group B blockbuster against Portugal on Saturday. Iran and Morocco round out the group 11 Jun 2018
Pics: Huge crowd mobs Mo and the Pharaohs

Pics: Huge crowd mobs Mo and the Pharaohs

Around 8000 fans arrived at Akhmat Arena stadium in Grozny to watch Egypt train ahead of the World Cup, and there was no doubt about the main attraction. 11 Jun 2018
Pic special: Brazil red hot in Vienna warm-up

Pic special: Brazil red hot in Vienna warm-up

RED HOT FORM: Brazil cruised past Austria 3-0 in their last warm-up friendly before the World Cup kicks off. Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus got things underway at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, scoring in the 36th minute, before Neymar and Philippe Coutinho chipped in. 11 Jun 2018
NPL: South Melbourne V Dandenong Thunder pic special

NPL: South Melbourne V Dandenong Thunder pic special

South Melbourne FC are back to winning ways in the NPL after an emphatic 4-0 win at the Lakeside Stadium. 10 Jun 2018
Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

Gallery: Messi and Ronaldo arrive in Russia

The two greatest players in the world have touched down in Russia ahead of the World Cup. Pictures by Getty Images. 10 Jun 2018