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Sochi hoping to host the hosts in World Cup quarter-finals

Sochi hoping to host the hosts in World Cup quarter-finals

Deputy Head of the City of Sochi Sergei Yurchenko says he's expecting Russia to play in the World Cup quarter-final match at Sochi's Fisht Stadium. 1 Jul 2018
Fair play rule better than drawing lots - FIFA

Fair play rule better than drawing lots - FIFA

FIFA’s Chief Competitions and Events Officer Colin Smith said the use of its fair play rule to determine the outcome of a group when teams are level on points and goal difference was better the drawing of lots. 30 Jun 2018
Egypt thank Chechen leader Kadyrov for warm welcome

Egypt thank Chechen leader Kadyrov for warm welcome

The Egyptian national football team is grateful to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov for the warm welcome and support they received during the 2018 World Cup, the team's manager Ihab Leheta told Sputnik on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Guerrero hopes to continue career after Australia clash

Guerrero hopes to continue career after Australia clash

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero said on Monday that he would "fight" for his career and hoped his side's match against Australia would not become his last appearance at a World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament

Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament

Iceland's Ambassador to Russia, Berglind Asgeirsdottir, says Russia have organised a "fantastic" World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Denmark v Australia player ratings

Denmark v Australia player ratings

This was the result Princess Mary probably wanted. A 1-1 draw between Denmark and Australia in Samara means both sides can still qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup 22 Jun 2018
Al-Jassim says team will try to live up to fans' hopes against Uruguay

Al-Jassim says team will try to live up to fans' hopes against Uruguay

Saudi Arabia midfielder Taisir Al-Jassim said Tuesday that his team would try to "live up to their fans' hopes" in their second World Cup group stage match. 20 Jun 2018
Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, a survey revealed on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Maaloul says Tunisia are aiming for the Knockout Stage

Maaloul says Tunisia are aiming for the Knockout Stage

Tunisia head coach Nabil Maaloul said on Sunday that his team were aiming to reach the World Cup quarter-finals at this summer’s tournament in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Lozano named man of the match against Germany

Mexico midfielder Hirving Lozano was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-0 win over reigning champions Germany in their opening match of the World Cup in Moscow. 18 Jun 2018
Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Match-winner Paul Pogba praised Australia for doing their homework and said the Socceroos have shown France just what they're in for in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
France v Australia player ratings

France v Australia player ratings

The famous French arrogance took a hit tonight and the Socceroos made a nation proud. 16 Jun 2018
Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Ex-French President Sarkozy revels in the atmosphere

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that the atmosphere was fantastic at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the press service of Tatarstan Republic’s President said Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica coach Ramirez: First World Cup Match 'Always Crucial'

Costa Rica head coach Oscar Ramirez said Saturday that the first World Cup match was always "crucial". 16 Jun 2018
Modric Says There Are No Favorites in Nigeria Match

Modric Says There Are No Favorites in Nigeria Match

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric said Friday that there are never any favorites in the opening matches of the World Cup, as his side prepare to face Nigeria in Kaliningrad on Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
Psychic cat predicts Iran win

Psychic cat predicts Iran win

Achilles the psychic cat, has predicted Iran will defeat Morocco on Saturday morning (AEST) 15 Jun 2018

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