world cup 2018

Injured Poland Defender Glik to Fly to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Reports

Injured Poland Defender Glik to Fly to Russia for 2018 FIFA World Cup - Reports

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Monaco and Poland defender Kamil Glik, who injured his shoulder earlier in June, will travel with the national team to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, Polish FIFA correspondent Piotr Kozminski reported Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
English National Football Team Arrives in Russia for FIFA World Cup

English National Football Team Arrives in Russia for FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The English national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will get underway on Thursday, the English Football Association's spokesman Andy Walker said via Twitter Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Japan Beat Paraguay 4-2 in Friendly Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Japan Beat Paraguay 4-2 in Friendly Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Japan beat Paraguay 4-2 in a friendly match, which was held at the Tivoli-Neu stadium in Austria on Tuesday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 13 Jun 2018
SPAIN HEAD COACH JULEN LOPETEGUI TO TAKE CHARGE OF REAL MADRID AFTER 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

SPAIN HEAD COACH JULEN LOPETEGUI TO TAKE CHARGE OF REAL MADRID AFTER 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

SPUTNIK 13 Jun 2018
South Korea Arrive in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

South Korea Arrive in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The South Korean national football team has arrived in Russia ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Man United Head Coach Mourinho Says Russia Will Not Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals

Man United Head Coach Mourinho Says Russia Will Not Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday that Russia will lose to Spain in the round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and will not reach the quarter-finals. 13 Jun 2018
Swedish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Swedish National Football Team Lands in Russia Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - The Swedish national team has arrived in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, the official tourist website for the FIFA World Cup said on Tuesday via Twitter. 13 Jun 2018
Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

Argentine Referee Pitana to Officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Opening Match

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
ARGENTINE REFEREE NESTOR PITANA TO OFFICIATE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP OPENING MATCH BETWEEN HOSTS RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA

ARGENTINE REFEREE NESTOR PITANA TO OFFICIATE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP OPENING MATCH BETWEEN HOSTS RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA

SPUTNIK 13 Jun 2018
Japan Midfielder Haraguchi Joins German Side Hannover Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Japan Midfielder Haraguchi Joins German Side Hannover Ahead of FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) - Japanese national football team midfielder Genki Haraguchi has signed a three-year deal with Hannover, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. 13 Jun 2018
Brazil Forward Neymar Wishes Teammate Coutinho Happy Birthday in Russian

Brazil Forward Neymar Wishes Teammate Coutinho Happy Birthday in Russian

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) -Brazil forward Neymar wished on Tuesday his teammate, midfielder Philippe Coutinho happy birthday in Russian. 13 Jun 2018
Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win

Dzyuba: We know we're unlikely to win

The Russian national football team players are all realists and understand that they are not among the favorites to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but they want to reach the knockout stage, Russia striker Artem Dzyuba said. 12 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
Lunev: "The Saudis won't sit back"

Lunev: "The Saudis won't sit back"

The Saudi Arabia national team prefers to play attacking football instead of sitting back in defense, which is why it will be great playing against them at the World Cup, Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev said Tuesday. 12 Jun 2018
Dzyuba: We've got a plan

Dzyuba: We've got a plan

Zenit St. Petersburg and Russia striker Artem Dzuyba said on Tuesday that the Russian national football team already had a strategy worked out for the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match, where they will face Saudi Arabia. 12 Jun 2018