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Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Saturday that he expected his country to score at least three times and win against Germany on Sunday, despite their opponent being the defending champion and the World Cup favorite. 17 Jun 2018
Osorio says Mexico can compete with Germany

Osorio says Mexico can compete with Germany

Mexico head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said Saturday that his team "could compete" with reigning champions Germany at their first 2018 World Cup match, which will take place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
Germany Have Excellent Players, But Luck Could Play Its Part Says Lahm

Germany Have Excellent Players, But Luck Could Play Its Part Says Lahm

Former Germany defender and 2014 World Cup champion Philipp Lahm said Friday that Germany have excellent players, who have the potential to go a long way at the 2018 World Cup, but a lot will depend on luck. 16 Jun 2018
Kimmich says Germany will be 'well prepared' for Mexico match

Kimmich says Germany will be 'well prepared' for Mexico match

Bayern Munich and Germany defender Joshua Kimmich said Germany would be "well prepared" for their first 2018 World Cup match. 15 Jun 2018
Ibra: The World Cup is the 'best thing' that can happen to a player

Ibra: The World Cup is the 'best thing' that can happen to a player

Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says the World Cup was the "best thing" that could happen to Sweden's current generation. 14 Jun 2018
Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Gallery: Every stadium at the 2018 World Cup

Take a look at all the grounds which will be hosting games in Russia. Pictures by Getty Images. 12 Jun 2018
Russia gets the thumbs-up from Zlatan

Russia gets the thumbs-up from Zlatan

Russia has received the Zlatan Ibrahimovic seal of approval with the LA Galaxy star saying the country will be "amazing" World Cup hosts. 12 Jun 2018
Germany Arrive in Russia

Germany Arrive in Russia

The German national football team has arrived in Moscow ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, the team said via Twitter Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
South Korea Suffer 2-0 Defeat to Senegal

South Korea Suffer 2-0 Defeat to Senegal

Senegal beat South Korea 2-0 in their final warm-up match that took place in the Austrian town of Grodig on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group F

Five danger men from Group F

With just days until the big kick-off, FFT introduces the key stars to keep tabs on in the group stage. 11 Jun 2018
Merkel not ruling out trip to World Cup

Merkel not ruling out trip to World Cup

BERLIN, June 10 (Sputnik) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday that she was not ruling out a possible trip to the upcoming World Cup in Russia. 11 Jun 2018
Sweden and Peru play out 0-0 draw

Sweden and Peru play out 0-0 draw

Sweden and Peru played their warm-up match ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup to a scoreless draw on Saturday. 10 Jun 2018
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
45,000 Mexico fans to visit Russia for World Cup

45,000 Mexico fans to visit Russia for World Cup

A total of 45,000 Mexican football fans will come to Russia for this summer's FIFA World Cup, Mexican Government Spokesman Eduardo Sanchez said on Thursday. 8 Jun 2018
World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads

The World Cup is just over a week away and the excitement levels are at critical as the squads are trimmed and chopped. 7 Jun 2018
Swedish, Icelandic Prime Ministers to boycott World Cup

Swedish, Icelandic Prime Ministers to boycott World Cup

STOCKHOLM, June 4 (Sputnik) - Swedish and Icelandic prime ministers will not attend the opening ceremony or the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to be held in Russia this summer, Swedish media reported on Monday. 4 Jun 2018