round of 16

Film on doping in Brazilian football to be released ahead of Mexico clash

Film on doping in Brazilian football to be released ahead of Mexico clash

An explosive new episode of the German broadcaster ARD's series on doping in Brazilian football will be broadcast a day before the Round of 16 World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico. 30 Jun 2018
Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Top European ref to officiate Russia v Spain

Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers, who will officiate the round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, is one of the best European referees, head of the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) Referees Committee Nikolai Levnikov said. 30 Jun 2018
Portugal coach: Difficult to find Uruguay's soft spots

Portugal coach: Difficult to find Uruguay's soft spots

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Friday that it was difficult to find Uruguay's weak spots but he believed he could find areas which Portugal could exploit. 30 Jun 2018
Portugal can't rely solely on Ronaldo - Santos

Portugal can't rely solely on Ronaldo - Santos

Portugal must not rely on forward Cristiano Ronaldo alone in their upcoming round of 16 World Cup match with Uruguay, but should play as a team, head coach Fernando Santos said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said his entire squad, including injured defender Jose Maria Gimenez, were fit and ready to play against Portugal in their round of 16 World Cup match in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Sampaoli: No decision on Argentina’s starting XI for France clash

Sampaoli: No decision on Argentina’s starting XI for France clash

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said he has not decided yet on his team’s starting lineup for their round of 16 World Cup match against France in Kazan on Sunday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Alcantara: Loss to Russia would be 'very disappointing'

Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara said on Friday that a loss to hosts Russia in the round of 16 would be "very disappointing" for him.  30 Jun 2018
Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said he was "used to playing in different conditions" and was not worried about the hot weather anticipated in Sochi when his team plays their round of 16 World Cup match against Portugal. 30 Jun 2018
France must minimise Messi's contribution - Deschamps

France must minimise Messi's contribution - Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said his side should do their best to minimise Argentina captain's contribution in their upcoming FIFA World Cup encounter, which will be held in Kazan on Sunday (12am AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Deschamps: France lacked experience in group stage

Deschamps: France lacked experience in group stage

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that his side lacked experience in the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage matches. 29 Jun 2018
Russia Will 'Fight to Death' in Round of 16 Match Against Spain - Russian Football Union

Russia Will 'Fight to Death' in Round of 16 Match Against Spain - Russian Football Union

MOSCOW, June 29 (Sputnik) - Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin said Friday that Russia would "fight to death" in their  upcoming round of 16 encounter with Spain. 29 Jun 2018
Fellaini: Knockout stage equally tough for Belgium and England

Fellaini: Knockout stage equally tough for Belgium and England

Manchester United and Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini said Friday that the 2018 FIFA World Cup knockout stage would be as difficult for his side as for England whom they beat 1-0 in the teams' final group-stage match on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

Analysis: How Tite unlocked Brazil's winning potential

After two uninspiring performances against Switzerland and Costa Rica in the group stage, Tite needed to find a way to break Brazil out of their profligacy and make the world fear them again. Their 2-0 win over Serbia showed exactly why they are top contenders for Russia 2018. 29 Jun 2018
England confident heading into Round of 16 - Maguire

England confident heading into Round of 16 - Maguire

England are confident in their abilities ahead of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup, England defender Harry Maguire said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
No favorites in England v Colombia match - Cahill

No favorites in England v Colombia match - Cahill

England defender Gary Cahill said on Thursday following his side's 1-0 defeat by Belgium, that there were no outright favorites in their next match against Colombia. 29 Jun 2018
Belgium expect 'competitive game' against Japan

Belgium expect 'competitive game' against Japan

Belgium expect a "competitive game" against Japan in the round of 16 at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, head coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018