group b 2018

Portuguese President talked to Trump about attending World Cup in Russia

Portuguese President talked to Trump about attending World Cup in Russia

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday that he had told his American counterpart Donald Trump about his visit to Russia for the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Barcelona send scouts to watch Golovin

Barcelona send scouts to watch Golovin

Barcelona scouts will watch CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin play in Russia's round of 16 match against Spain on Monday morning AEST, according to reports in Spain. 27 Jun 2018
Ronaldo: 'We're focused on Uruguay now'

Ronaldo: 'We're focused on Uruguay now'

Portugal striker and captain Cristiano Ronaldo says his team are focussed on the next job after successfully qualifying for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 26 Jun 2018
FIFA Secretary General congratulates Portugal on progression

FIFA Secretary General congratulates Portugal on progression

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has congratulated Portugal on reaching the knockout stage of the Word Cup - and praised their opponents, Iran. 26 Jun 2018
Spain Coach: Morocco deserved much more at World Cup

Spain Coach: Morocco deserved much more at World Cup

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said Morocco deserved to stay in the tournament longer after they put in a fine performance to come away with a 2-2 draw in their match with Spain. 26 Jun 2018
Isco: Spain’s last 16 clash against Russia will be 'very tough'

Isco: Spain’s last 16 clash against Russia will be 'very tough'

Spain midfielder Isco said the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia would be "very tough" for his side, as the hosts would enjoy incredible support from their fans. 26 Jun 2018
Morocco Coach: Team leaves 'with our heads held high'

Morocco Coach: Team leaves 'with our heads held high'

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said his team had done their best in their pulsating 2-2 draw with Spain in Group B and were leaving the World Cup "with our heads held high." 26 Jun 2018
Portugal coach praises VAR after 1-1 draw with Iran

Portugal coach praises VAR after 1-1 draw with Iran

The Video video assistant referee (VAR) system worked well in the Portugal's match against Iran, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Tuesday morning (AEST). 26 Jun 2018
Quaresma named man of match against Iran

Quaresma named man of match against Iran

Portugal midfielder Ricardo Quaresma was named the man of the match as his side drew 1-1 with Iran and qualified for the round of 16 as Group B runners-up, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Iran v Portugal player ratings

Iran v Portugal player ratings

Iran drew with Portugal 1-1, courtesy of Karim Ansarifard's penalty after a wonder-goal from Ricardo Quaresma. 26 Jun 2018
Portugal finish as Group B runners-up after 1-1 draw with Iran

Portugal finish as Group B runners-up after 1-1 draw with Iran

Reigning European champions Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran in the teams' final group-stage match, qualifying fro the round of 16 as Group B runners-up. 26 Jun 2018
Spain finish top of Group B after salvaging 2-2 draw with Morocco

Spain finish top of Group B after salvaging 2-2 draw with Morocco

Spain have finished their group-stage campaign at World Cup as Group B winners after drawing their final group match against Morocco. 26 Jun 2018
Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Sunday he believed his team would make it to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. 25 Jun 2018
Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Hierro: Spain must 'have confidence in our abilities'

Spain must have confidence in their own abilities in the upcoming FIFA World Cup Group B game against Morocco, the team’s head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Spain can reach World Cup final - Busquets

Spain can reach World Cup final - Busquets

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets said on Sunday that his side could reach the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 25 Jun 2018
Coach: Morocco urged to play for national pride against Spain

Coach: Morocco urged to play for national pride against Spain

Morocco head coach Herve Renard said his team should make their country proud during their final World Cup group stage match against Spain. 25 Jun 2018