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Belgium win Group G after defeating England 1-0

Belgium win Group G after defeating England 1-0

Belgium defeated England 1-0 in the final group-stage game for both sides.  29 Jun 2018
Spain undoubtedly one of the front-runners says Falcao

Spain undoubtedly one of the front-runners says Falcao

Spain clearly are one of the World Cup frontrunners and will play better in the round of 16, as will all other strong sides, Colombia forward Radamel Falcao said on Thursday. 29 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
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
Argentina Forward Meza 'Happy' to Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage

Argentina Forward Meza 'Happy' to Qualify for FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage

ST. PETERSBURG, June 27 (Sputnik) - Argentina forward Maximiliano Meza said Wednesday that he was "happy" to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 27 Jun 2018
Guerrero says Peru deserved more than third place

Guerrero says Peru deserved more than third place

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero said on Tuesday night that his team deserved more than just to finish third in their group at World Cup in Russia. 27 Jun 2018
Messi named man of the match against Nigeria

Messi named man of the match against Nigeria

Lionel Messi was named man of the match as his country beat Nigeria 2-1 in Saint Petersburg, which saw them qualify for the knockout stage, where they will play France. 27 Jun 2018
France and Denmark play out first goalless draw

France and Denmark play out first goalless draw

France and Denmark played out the first 0-0 draw of the 2018 World Cup in Moscow on Tuesday but both sides reached the round of 16. 27 Jun 2018
Good Start Does Not Guarantee Russia Success Later in World Cup – Deschamps

Good Start Does Not Guarantee Russia Success Later in World Cup – Deschamps

YEKATERINBURG, June 21 (Sputnik) - France Head Coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that Russia's early success does not mean they will automatically advance deeper into the competition. 22 Jun 2018
Iran will be most important game for Portugal says Santos

Iran will be most important game for Portugal says Santos

Portugal's last group-stage game at the World Cup against Iran is crucial for the team to seal their place in the knockout stage, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Suarez named man of the match against Saudi Arabia

Suarez named man of the match against Saudi Arabia

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was named the man of the match after the 31-year-old Barcelona player scored the only goal of the game on Wednesday in his side's 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, which sent Oscar Tabarez's squad into the knockout stage of the World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 to reach knockout stages

Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 to reach knockout stages

Hosts Russia and Uruguay became the first two teams to book their places in the 2018 World Cup knockout stage after the South American side beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in Rostov-on-Don on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Spartak boss: Russia coaches have done 'huge job'

Spartak boss: Russia coaches have done 'huge job'

Spartak Moscow General Director Sergei Rodionov said the Russian national football team's coaching staff had done a huge job while preparing for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as well as during the tournament. 20 Jun 2018
Fedun hopes Russia face Portugal in knockout stages

Fedun hopes Russia face Portugal in knockout stages

Spartak Moscow's Owner Leonid Fedun told a Sputnik correspondent on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would face Portugal in the Round of 16 at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Meunier says Belgium hope to reach knockout stage

Meunier says Belgium hope to reach knockout stage

Belgium defender Thomas Meunier said Monday that his team hoped to reach the knockout stage at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 19 Jun 2018
Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany forward Timo Werner said on Sunday that the defending World Cup champions must win their next match in order to progress to the knockout stages. 18 Jun 2018