world cup 2018

England striker Rashford continues training

England striker Rashford continues training

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford continues to train with the rest of the team ahead of their first FIFA World Cup match against Tunisia on Tuesday (AEST). 17 Jun 2018
Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia Defender Zhirkov resumes group training

Russia defender Yuri Zhirkov, who sustained a minor calf injury, has resumed group training ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Egypt. 17 Jun 2018
Russia's Dzagoev out for remaining group games

Russia's Dzagoev out for remaining group games

Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who is currently recovering from an injury, said on Sunday that he might play again at the FIFA World Cup but only if the national team reached the knockout stage. 17 Jun 2018
Ryan’s pride in Aussie performance

Ryan’s pride in Aussie performance

Mat Ryan says the Socceroos can be proud of the way they matched France at the World Cup. 17 Jun 2018
Risdon on VAR penalty: 'I got the ball'

Risdon on VAR penalty: 'I got the ball'

Josh Risdon claims the officials made the wrong call in giving a penalty against him yesterday in Australia’s World Cup loss to France. 17 Jun 2018
Denmark's Kvist to miss Socceroos match

Denmark's Kvist to miss Socceroos match

Denmark midfielder William Kvist injured a rib during the World Cup game with Peru and may not play again at the tournament, head coach Age Hareide said. 17 Jun 2018
Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

Injured Dzagoev stays behind in Moscow

CSKA Moscow and Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev will not travel to St. Petersburg ahead of Russia's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the national team said on Sunday. 17 Jun 2018
'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

No-shows from "constituent groups" were responsible for the large number of empty seats during Friday's Group A match between Uruguay and Egypt, FIFA said. 17 Jun 2018
Socceroos' France clash a ratings winner for SBS

Socceroos' France clash a ratings winner for SBS

The Socceroos fell just short in a 2-1 loss to France,but the World Cup clash proved a massive ratings winner for SBS. 17 Jun 2018
Argentina legend Maradona unaware of smoking ban

Argentina legend Maradona unaware of smoking ban

Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona has apologised after he was caught smoking a cigar at Moscow's Spartak Stadium where Argentina drew 1-1 with Iceland on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Gallery: Aussie kit makes World Cup debut

Gallery: Aussie kit makes World Cup debut

Australia's new all-gold Nike kit made its World Cup debut in an unlucky loss to football giants France. 17 Jun 2018
6 things we learnt from Denmark v Peru

6 things we learnt from Denmark v Peru

With the Socceroos looking to secure wins over both Denmark and Peru we take a look at what can they take away from the other Group C game. 17 Jun 2018
Win over Argentina should see Croatia through - Dalic

Win over Argentina should see Croatia through - Dalic

Three more points in their World Cup Group D match against Argentina, should help Croatia to progress to the round of 16, team's head coach Zlatko Dalic said Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatian fans packed stadium - Nigeria coach

Croatian fans packed stadium - Nigeria coach

The number of Croatian fans at the Kaliningrad Stadium made it feel like the match with Nigeria was taking place in Croatia, Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Dalic surprised by Croatia's fan turn out

Dalic surprised by Croatia's fan turn out

Croatia did not expect so many fans to support them at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, team's head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Nigeria's Musa could start against Iceland - coach

Nigeria's Musa could start against Iceland - coach

Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa could possibly start in the upcoming game against Iceland, Nigeria’s head coach Gernot Rohr said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018