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Uruguay and Egypt to Train at Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of showdown

Uruguay and Egypt to Train at Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of showdown

The Uruguayan and Egyptian national football teams will train at the Yekaterinburg Arena ahead of their first FIFA World Cup game. 13 Jun 2018
6,000 Uruguayan Fans Expected in Yekaterinburg

6,000 Uruguayan Fans Expected in Yekaterinburg

A total of 6,000 Uruguayan fans are expected to travel to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg for their team’s match against Egypt set to be held on Friday, Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region, of which Yekaterinburg is the capital, Sergey Schwindt said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia arrive in Moscow ahead of Russia WC match

Saudi Arabia arrive in Moscow ahead of Russia WC match

Saudi Arabian arrived in Moscow ahead of their first match of the 2018 World Cup against Russia on June 14, the team posted on their official Twitter account on Tuesday. 13 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 should focus on beating Saudi Arabia - Desailly

Russia should focus on beating Saudi Arabia - Desailly

Former France midfielder and 1998 FIFA World Cup champion Marcel Desailly said on Sunday that Russia's players should focus on winning their first match of the tournament against Saudi Arabia, and not think about their chances of getting past the group stage. 11 Jun 2018
Russia to reach knockout stage of World Cup - Kerzhakov

Russia to reach knockout stage of World Cup - Kerzhakov

Former Russia forward Aleksandr Kerzhakov said on Sunday that Russia should reach the knockout stage at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Gabulov urges fans to support Russia

Goalkeeper Gabulov urges fans to support Russia

MOSCOW, June 10 (Sputnik) - Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov, who is part of Russia's World Cup squad, sent out a plea to Russia's fans on Sunday, saying the players need their belief and support, with the World Cup just days away. 11 Jun 2018
Thousands attend Egypt training session in Russia

Thousands attend Egypt training session in Russia

Around 8,000 spectators, including Egypt's Ambassador to Russia Ihab Nasr and Head of the Russian Republic of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, watched Egypt's training session, which was open to supporters, in Grozny, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday. 11 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia hold first training session in Russia

Saudi Arabia hold first training session in Russia

The Saudi Arabia national football team have held their first training session in Saint Petersburg on Sunday ahead of the nest week's FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
Salah optimistic of performing on Egypt's opening night

Salah optimistic of performing on Egypt's opening night

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is hopeful of being fit in time to play in Egypt's opening game of the World Cup against Uruguay. 9 Jun 2018
Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Every 10th Russian believes national team can win World Cup

Over 10 percent of Russians believe that the national team can win the upcoming 'home' FIFA World Cup, a poll conducted by the the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

Over 50% of Russians plan to watch World Cup

More than 50 percent of Russians are going to follow the broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup games, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay defeat Uzbekistan 3-0 in WC warm-up

Uruguay, who are set to play at this summer's FIFA World Cup in Russia, have defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 in their last warm-up friendly ahead of the tournament. 8 Jun 2018
Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

Egypt's World Cup journalists based at five-star hotel

GROZNY, June 6 (Sputnik) - A press center, where Egyptian journalists will work during this summer's FIFA World Cup, is set to open at the Grozny-City five-star hotel in the capital of Russia's Chechen Republic, the local organizing committee told Sputnik on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Russian team needs support, not criticism - Russian Football Union

Vice President of the Russian Football Union Sergey Anokhin told Sputnik Wednesday that the Russian national team needed support rather than criticism ahead of their "home" FIFA World Cup. 7 Jun 2018
Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Egypt Head Coach Hopes Star Striker Salah Recovers by First Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Wednesday that he hoped injured forward Mohamed Salah would recover in time for the team's first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 6 Jun 2018