world cup 2018

Colombia Arrives in Russia's Kazan for FIFA World Cup - Team Reporter

Colombia Arrives in Russia's Kazan for FIFA World Cup - Team Reporter

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - The Colombian national team arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for this summer's FIFA World Cup that will kick off on Thursday, official team reporter Alejandra Rueda said on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Lebanese Prime Minister to Arrive in Moscow for Two-Day Visit Wednesday

Lebanese Prime Minister to Arrive in Moscow for Two-Day Visit Wednesday

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri will start his two-day trip to Moscow on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2018
Pic special: World Cup fever hits Socceroos

Pic special: World Cup fever hits Socceroos

Amid the hard work of another training session, the Socceroos took the opportunity to enjoy the lighter side of preparing for the global showpiece. The squad was in fine spirits as they fine tuned tactics, posed for team shots and mugged for the world's media. 13 Jun 2018
World Cup Group E form guide

World Cup Group E form guide

It's only one nail-biting day till the world begins a show stopping party for the ages. Group E's Brazil. Serbia, Costa Rica and Switzerland have had time to get their juices flowing with training camps and international friendlies. So how does their form stack up on the eve of the World Cup? 13 Jun 2018
VAR not 'perfect' says World Cup ref boss

VAR not 'perfect' says World Cup ref boss

FIFA Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca said he does not expect the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system to work perfectly at the upcoming tournament in Russia. 13 Jun 2018
Mbappe says injury not serious ahead of Socceroos clash

Mbappe says injury not serious ahead of Socceroos clash

France forward Kylian Mbappe said the injury he had picked up during the training session overnight (AEST) was not serious. 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
Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

Serbia defender Rukavina says team's base in Svetlogorsk was right choice

KALININGRAD, June 12 (Sputnik) - Serbia Defender Antonio Rukavina said Monday that his country made the right choice to be based in the Baltic Sea resort of Svetlogorsk. 13 Jun 2018
England's Rashford to undergo medical after training knock

England's Rashford to undergo medical after training knock

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford picked up an injury during Monday's training session prior to flying to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the team's head coach Gareth Southgate said Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil Goalkeeper Becker praises team facilities at Sochi

Brazil's players, who arrived in Russia on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, have immediately taken to their new surroundings in Sochi, goalkeeper Alisson Becker said Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Alisson on Brazil's World Cup dream

Brazil are dreaming of becoming world champions for a sixth time, goalkeeper Alisson Becker told a press conference on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Costa Rica Land in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Costa Rica Land in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Costa Rica football team have landed in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the official tourist website for the FIFA World Cup said on Tuesday via Twitter. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Sure in Referees Chosen for 2018 World Cup

FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Sure in Referees Chosen for 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina said Tuesday during a media briefing that he is confident in regards to the referees who were chosen to officiate at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Spanish Football Federation to Receive Compensation After Head Coach Lopetegui Joins Real

Spanish Football Federation to Receive Compensation After Head Coach Lopetegui Joins Real

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Royal Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday that head coach Julen Lopetegui would leave his post with the national team after the FIFA World Cup and that the federation would be compensated for the early termination of his contract. 13 Jun 2018
FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Hopes No Racism at 2018 World Cup

FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Collina Hopes No Racism at 2018 World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina said Tuesday during a media briefing that he hopes there will be no incidents of racism at the tournament. 13 Jun 2018
Senegal Arrive in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Senegal Arrive in Russia Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Senegal national football team arrived in Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, FIFA correspondent Cynthia Nzetia reported Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018