world cup 2018

Pic special: Socceroos train in front of Kazan fans

Pic special: Socceroos train in front of Kazan fans

Oi Oi Oi: The locals made the Socceroos feel welcome as the Aussies hit the training pitch in Kazan ahead of Saturday's blockbuster against France. 12 Jun 2018
Belgium pummels Costa Rica 4-1 in WC warm-up

Belgium pummels Costa Rica 4-1 in WC warm-up

Costa Rica suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Belgium in a friendly match at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup

Saudi Arabia Midfielder Al-Shehri Says Russia Strong Defensively Ahead of 2018 World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Yahya Al-Shehri said on Monday that the Russian national football team will be very strong defensively at this summer's 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Every World Cup Squad Trying to Win Away Germany's World Champions Title - Joachim Low

Every World Cup Squad Trying to Win Away Germany's World Champions Title - Joachim Low

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Germany head coach Joachim Low said Monday that every team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup is trying to take away their current Champions title which they won in Brazil four years ago. 12 Jun 2018
Serbia Striker Mitrovic, Midfielder Ljajic Miss Monday's Training Session

Serbia Striker Mitrovic, Midfielder Ljajic Miss Monday's Training Session

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and midfielder Adem Ljajic missed the team's pre-World Cup training session on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Uruguay Defender Gimenez Says Egypt Match Most Important in Group A

Uruguay Defender Gimenez Says Egypt Match Most Important in Group A

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez said Monday that his country's first World Cup match against Egypt will be the most important game for their team in the group stage of the tournament. 12 Jun 2018
Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

Egypt Staff Not to Pressure Forward Salah Over Recovery Period - Executive Director

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Egypt's coaching and medical staff will not pressure forward Mohamed Salah over the time he takes to recover from his shoulder problem, squad's executive director Eihab Leheita said on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Midfielder Otayf Says Saudi Arabia Want to Reach Knockout Stage at 2018 FIFA World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdullah Otayf said Monday that his team wants to make their fans happy and reach the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Croatia Defender Pivaric Says Has 'Excellent' First Impression of Russia's St. Petersburg

Croatia Defender Pivaric Says Has 'Excellent' First Impression of Russia's St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG , June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia defender Josip Pivaric, who arrived with the national team in Russia's second largest city, St. Petersburg, ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, said Monday that the city made an "excellent" first impression on him. 12 Jun 2018
Croatia Defender Pivaric Says He Has 'Excellent' 1st Impression of Training Base

Croatia Defender Pivaric Says He Has 'Excellent' 1st Impression of Training Base

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia defender Josip Pivaric, says he has an "excellent" first impression of their St. Petersburg training base. The Croatian squad arrived in Russia's second largest city, St. Petersburg, on Monday ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Egypt Striker Salah Trains Individually Ahead of World Cup - Egyptian Football Association

Egypt Striker Salah Trains Individually Ahead of World Cup - Egyptian Football Association

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, who arrived with the Egyptian national team in Russia on Sunday ahead of the FIFA World Cup, is having individual training sessions, the Egyptian Football Association said via its official Twitter account on Monday. 12 Jun 2018
Mexican National Team Arrives in Moscow Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Mexican National Team Arrives in Moscow Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - The Mexican national football team arrived in Moscow on Monday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 12 Jun 2018
Poland Defender Glik Could Still Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Polish Football Association

Poland Defender Glik Could Still Play at 2018 FIFA World Cup - Polish Football Association

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Poland defender Kamil Glik could still play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia but first needs to pass a series of medical tests, the Polish Football Association said in a statement issued on their official website. 12 Jun 2018
Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Pleasure to Play With Real's Modric, Barcelona's Rakitic

Croatia Forward Kramaric Says Pleasure to Play With Real's Modric, Barcelona's Rakitic

ST. PETERSBURG, June 11 (Sputnik) - Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric said Monday that it is a pleasure for him to play in the same squad as Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric and Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic. 12 Jun 2018
Socceroos attract new fans to Kazan training session

Socceroos attract new fans to Kazan training session

Around 3,000 fans came to see Australia's open training session in the Russian city of Kazan on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will get underway on Thursday. 12 Jun 2018
Panama Midfielder Rodriguez Leaves Training Early Due to Thigh Problem - Reports

Panama Midfielder Rodriguez Leaves Training Early Due to Thigh Problem - Reports

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - Panama midfielder Jose Luis Rodriguez left Monday's training session earlier than planned after feeling discomfort in his left thigh, Panama team reporter Samuel McCollin posted on his Twitter feed on Monday. 12 Jun 2018

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