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Over 212,000 Brits sign petition for public holiday if England win the World Cup

Over 212,000 Brits sign petition for public holiday if England win the World Cup

More than 212,000 citizens have signed an online petition on the the UK Parliament's official website asking for a new bank holiday if England win the World Cup. 11 Jul 2018
No violations registered in England v Sweden quarter-final

No violations registered in England v Sweden quarter-final

No violations have been registered at the 2018 World Cup quarter-final match between England and Sweden, the Samara Region's Head Department of the Interior Ministry reported on their official website on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Russia's home support 'changes nothing' - Croatia defender

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said the support Russia would enjoy from their fans during their encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-final would not change anything for the Croatian squad. 6 Jul 2018
Alli back for England against Colombia

Alli back for England against Colombia

Dele Alli has been named in the starting lineup for England in their World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia. 4 Jul 2018
Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan

Hazard and Lukaku start for Belgium against Japan

Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku have been named in the starting lineup for Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match against Japan, FIFA announced on its official website on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Casemiro to miss Brazil's quarter-final due to suspension

Casemiro to miss Brazil's quarter-final due to suspension

Brazil midfielder Casemiro will miss his team's quarter-final match due to being suspended, FIFA said on its official website on Monday.   3 Jul 2018
Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Ignashevich becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup own-goal

Russia defender Sergei Ignashevich became the oldest player to score an own goal at the World Cup in his country's game against Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Januzaj named man of match after 1-0 win over England

Januzaj named man of match after 1-0 win over England

Belgium midfielder Adnan Januzaj was named man of the match after his side beat England 1-0 in Kaliningrad on Thursday, FIFA announced on their official website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Almost 42,000 fans attend Senegal v Colombia

Almost 42,000 fans attend Senegal v Colombia

A total of 41,970 fans attended the World Cup match between Senegal and Colombia in Samara, FIFA announced on its official website on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Rudy a doubt for South Korea after surgery

Germany midfielder Sebastian Rudy is likely to miss his team's final Group F match against South Korea after he underwent surgery on his broken nose, Germany coach Marcus Sorg said on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Plattenhardt to start for Germany in place of Hector

Plattenhardt to start for Germany in place of Hector

Defender Marvin Plattenhardt will start for Germany in place of defender Jonas Hector in the reigning champion’s first 2018 World Cup match against Mexico, FIFA said on their official website on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Extends Atletico Contract

Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until 2023. 14 Jun 2018
Colombia Defender Fabra to Miss World Cup

Colombia Defender Fabra to Miss World Cup

Boca Juniors and Colombia defender Frank Fabra will miss the World Cup in Russia due to knee injury, the Colombian Football Federation confirmed on Saturday. 9 Jun 2018
Russian Federal Customs Service Issues Tourist Guide for 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans

Russian Federal Customs Service Issues Tourist Guide for 2018 FIFA World Cup Fans

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Customs Service has issued a tourist guide for fans planning to visit Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the service said Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
Over 80 Moscow Locations to Be Decorated With Flags for FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

Over 80 Moscow Locations to Be Decorated With Flags for FIFA World Cup - Mayor's Office

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Over 80 Moscow locations will be decorated with flags with the FIFA World Cup imagery ahead of this summer's tournament, the city mayor's office said on Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Neuer Cleared For World Cup

Neuer Cleared For World Cup

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been cleared by doctors to play at the 2018 FIFA World Cup this summer, Bundesliga said on their official website on Sunday. 4 Jun 2018