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Mexico ask their fans to keep the noise down

Mexico ask their fans to keep the noise down

The Mexican squad in Russia have had to politely ask their fans to keep the noise down outside the team hotel... because it's keeping them from sleeping. 23 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

The first week in Russia provided some big talking points for Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. 22 Jun 2018
Germany's experience is no guarantee of success, says Hummels

Germany's experience is no guarantee of success, says Hummels

Germany defender Mats Hummels says the experience of the German players may help the team in their FIFA World Cup match against Sweden but did not guarantee them a victory. 21 Jun 2018
Hummels: We'll need to be at our best to qualify

Hummels: We'll need to be at our best to qualify

Mats Hummels reckons that the only way for Germany to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup is to play at their absolute best in their remaining two group-stage matches. 21 Jun 2018
Germany to switch tactics for Sweden

Germany to switch tactics for Sweden

Germany will change their tactics ahead of their second 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Sweden, the team's business manager Oliver Bierhoff said on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Germany goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer says the time has come for the team to replicate their World Cup winning form from the tournament in Brazil four years ago. 19 Jun 2018
Neuer: We're not worried

Neuer: We're not worried

Germany are confident about reaching the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup despite losing their first group-stage game, according to captain Manuel Neuer. 19 Jun 2018
Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Germany left-back Jonas Hector has resumed training after recovering from the flu which kept him out of his team's defeat to Mexico. 19 Jun 2018
Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Captain Andreas Granqvist stepped up to score from the spot and give Sweden lift-off as they got off to a winning start in their first World Cup match since 2006. 18 Jun 2018
South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park Joo-ho was stretchered off the pitch during his side's first FIFA World Cup match against Sweden in Niznhy Novgorod. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

A fan from Mexico was sold a fake ticket to his national team's World Cup match against Germany for US$800 (AUD $1075), say Russian police. 18 Jun 2018
DFB urges improvement from Germany

DFB urges improvement from Germany

The President of the German Football Association (DFB) urged the national team would bounce back from their defeat to Mexico by playing well against Sweden and South Korea. 18 Jun 2018
Almost 26 million Germans tune in for Mexico defeat

Almost 26 million Germans tune in for Mexico defeat

A total of 25.97 million people in Germany watched their national team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Mexico on Sunday, German television network RTL have reported. 18 Jun 2018
Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Moscow metro flooded by 50,000 fans after Germany v Mexico

Around 52,000 people left the Luzhniki Stadium by metro and the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) after the World Cup match between Germany and Mexico on Sunday, the press service of the city's Transport Department said Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Layun: We want more

Layun: We want more

Mexico's Miguel Layun says his team claimed an "historic" victory by beating defending Germany last night, and now they're fired up for more. 18 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico player ratings

Germany v Mexico player ratings

A stellar counter-attacking performance by a well-drilled Mexico side was Germany’s undoing as the World Cup holders were deservedly beaten in their opening game in Russia. 18 Jun 2018