round of 16

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
Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland learnt good but bitter lesson says Bednarek

Poland, who have been eliminated from the World Cup, have learnt an important but bitter lesson during the tournament, defender Jan Bednarek said on Thursday. 29 Jun 2018
Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to reach round of 16

Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to reach round of 16

Colombia edged out Senegal 1-0 in their final Group H game in Samara on Thursday to move into the round of 16 at the World Cup. 29 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach hopes Russia win World Cup

Costa Rica coach hopes Russia win World Cup

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said on Wednesday that he hopes Russia will win World Cup this year. 28 Jun 2018
Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Brazil shook off the early tournament cobwebs and are set to face Mexico in the first knockout phase of the 2018 World Cup after topping Group E with a well-earned 2-0 victory against Serbia. 28 Jun 2018
Dalic hopes Mandzukic breaks goalless drought

Dalic hopes Mandzukic breaks goalless drought

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Wednesday that he hoped forward Mario Mandzukic would break his goalless drought in the upcoming round of 16 game against Denmark. 28 Jun 2018
Defender Granat says Russia v Spain is 50/50

Defender Granat says Russia v Spain is 50/50

Russia defender Vladimir Granat says Russia and Spain have equal chances to win their round of 16 clash at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Mexico look to advance from the group of death

Mexico look to advance from the group of death

Mexico forward Javier Hernandez said on Tuesday that his team looked to advance to the Round of 16 from their “group of death” at the World Cup in Russia. 26 Jun 2018
Isco: Spain’s last 16 clash against Russia will be 'very tough'

Isco: Spain’s last 16 clash against Russia will be 'very tough'

Spain midfielder Isco said the World Cup round of 16 match against Russia would be "very tough" for his side, as the hosts would enjoy incredible support from their fans. 26 Jun 2018
Russia will be angrier in Round of 16 after Uruguay loss

Russia will be angrier in Round of 16 after Uruguay loss

Russia will be angrier in their round of 16 match after their defeat at the hands of Uruguay in their final group-stage game of the 2018 World Cup, the CEO of the Russia 2018 Local Organizing Committee Alexey Sorokin said. 26 Jun 2018
Portugal finish as Group B runners-up after 1-1 draw with Iran

Portugal finish as Group B runners-up after 1-1 draw with Iran

Reigning European champions Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran in the teams' final group-stage match, qualifying fro the round of 16 as Group B runners-up. 26 Jun 2018
Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match

Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match

Russia fans have marched in Samara on Sunday ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Uruguay. 25 Jun 2018
Matildas dance around Samba Queens on way to quarters

Matildas dance around Samba Queens on way to quarters

Aussies create history in Canada as Brazil bows out. 22 Jun 2015