quarter finals

Kadyrov sure Russia can reach the semi-finals

Kadyrov sure Russia can reach the semi-finals

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov told Sputnik on Tuesday that he is looking forward to a Russia's victory in their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia and does not doubt Russia's success. 4 Jul 2018
Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Gazinsky keen to forget Spain and focus on Croatia

Russia midfielder Yury Gazinsky says his team will try to leave behind their victory over Spain in the round of 16 and focus on their next World Cup game against Croatia. 3 Jul 2018
MMA Champion wishes Russia good luck

MMA Champion wishes Russia good luck

Russia's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has wished the Russian national football team good luck in their match against Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals. 3 Jul 2018
Samedov trains individually ahead of Croatia quarter-final

Samedov trains individually ahead of Croatia quarter-final

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov trained individually on Tuesday as the team began their preparations for the World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 3 Jul 2018
Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says it was the right decision for his team to travel to Sochi well in advance of their World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Cavani may take part in quarter-finals

Cavani may take part in quarter-finals

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has avoided a serious injury and has a chance to start for Uruguay in their quarter-final match of the 2018 World Cup against France, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) said Monday. 3 Jul 2018
England relishing chance to reach first World Cup quarter-finals since 2006

England relishing chance to reach first World Cup quarter-finals since 2006

England head coach Gareth Southgate said Monday that his side was "relishing" the chance to beat Colombia and advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2006 World Cup in Germany. 3 Jul 2018
Croatia arrive in Sochi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Croatia arrive in Sochi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

The Croatian national football team have arrived in Sochi, where they will play Russia in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

Russian Football Union gets big windfall for reaching quarter-finals

FIFA will award the Russian Football Union US $16 million (AUD $21.75 million) after Russia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says he was cheering on Russia during their World Cup Round of 16 win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Cherchesov told team to persevere

Cherchesov told team to persevere

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov told his charges to "persevere" as the team beat 2010 World Cup winners Spain to reach the quarter-finals of this summer's tournament, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Portugal made mistakes against Uruguay - Silva

Portugal made mistakes against Uruguay - Silva

Portugal forward Bernardo Silva said his side had made some mistakes in their Round of 16 match against Uruguay. 1 Jul 2018
Forward Hazard Says Belgium to Win World Cup, Russia to Stumble at Group Stage

Forward Hazard Says Belgium to Win World Cup, Russia to Stumble at Group Stage

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Belgium forward Eden Hazard said via his Twitter account on Tuesday that he thought Belgium would win the 2018 FIFA World Cup while hosts Russia would not reach the knockout stage. 13 Jun 2018