world cup 2018

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

Manchester City and England defender Fabian Delph said Saturday that his teammates loved the match held between Portugal and Spain on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Griezmann wins Man of the Match award

Griezmann wins Man of the Match award

France striker Antoine Griezmann has been elected the Man of the Match for his performance in Saturday's match against Australia in Kazan, that his side won 2-1. 16 Jun 2018
Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland coach hails Brazil’s 'exceptional' Neymar

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Saturday that star striker Neymar was “an exceptional player” and it would be “difficult to hold him back” in the upcoming match with Brazil. 16 Jun 2018
Messi, Aguero start for Argentina against Iceland

Messi, Aguero start for Argentina against Iceland

Forwards Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero will start for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup match against Iceland. 16 Jun 2018
Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

The Soccceroos were immense but couldn't prevent France taking all three points through a deflected Paul Pogba shot. The final score line read 2-1 (including a penalty apiece) but Aussie fans, and the team, will take great heart from the performance against the world's No.7 16 Jun 2018
Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

France salvaged a 2-1 win over Australia in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Saturday after midfielder Paul Pogba scored a late winner for his team. 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 'Will Do Anything' to Defeat Serbia

Costa Rica 'Will Do Anything' to Defeat Serbia

Costa Rica defender and captain Giancarlo Gonzalez said Saturday that Costa Rica would "do anything" to defeat Serbia in their first 2018 FIFA World Cup match set to take place in Samara on Sunday. 16 Jun 2018
Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

A fine performance by Australia was undone by technology, as they went down 2-1 to France in their opening World Cup clash. 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
Germany desperate for flying start

Germany desperate for flying start

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday he was sure that his team would get off to a good start at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Low 'Does Not Dream' of Repeating 2014 Success at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Low 'Does Not Dream' of Repeating 2014 Success at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that he "did not dream" of repeating Germany's 2014 FIFA World Cup success at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 16 Jun 2018
Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia Keeper Gabulov Says Egypt ‘Solid Team' Fighting for Ball on Every Part of Pitch

Russia goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov said Saturday that the Egyptian national team, who are set to face Russia in their second Group A match, had a solid team who fought for the ball on every part of the pitch. 16 Jun 2018
C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

We were with the Aussies fans as they went into Kazan Arena for the World Cup kick off match against France. Pics by Kevin Airs 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that he "was not upset" at Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking his lead in the scoring rankings. 16 Jun 2018