world cup 2018

Egypt planning to bid to host 2030 World Cup

Egypt planning to bid to host 2030 World Cup

Egypt is planning to bid to host the 2030 World Cup, the country’s Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhy said on Tuesday during a speech outlining the ministry’s strategy for sports development in the country for future decades. 11 Jul 2018
UK officials to help England fans arriving in Moscow

UK officials to help England fans arriving in Moscow

The UK Embassy in Moscow said on Tuesday that the UK officials were willing to help England fans who had arrived in Moscow to support their team in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final encounter against Croatia. 11 Jul 2018
Southgate: England making history at 2018 World Cup

Southgate: England making history at 2018 World Cup

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday that his team had already "made several pieces of history" by reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Ex-keeper says Russia deserve respect

Ex-keeper says Russia deserve respect

Former Russia goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov said on Tuesday that the national team “deserves respect” despite not playing “proper” football in their World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain. 11 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia goalkeeper says France and Belgium are favorites to win World Cup

Ex-Russia goalkeeper says France and Belgium are favorites to win World Cup

Former Spartak Moscow and Russia goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov said Tuesday that either France or Belgium would win the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 11 Jul 2018
Rescued Thai football team cannot travel to World Cup Final for medical reasons

Rescued Thai football team cannot travel to World Cup Final for medical reasons

The 12 boys and their coach, who were successfully rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand, will not be able to visit the World Cup final due to medical reasons. 11 Jul 2018
Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players greet Cheryshev with round of applause

Villarreal players welcomed Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev back from the 2018 World Cup with a round of applause on Tuesday. 10 Jul 2018
Pamela Anderson arrives in Russia to cheer on France

Pamela Anderson arrives in Russia to cheer on France

Canadian American actress and model Pamela Anderson has arrived in St. Petersburg on Tuesday to support France in the World Cup semi-final against Belgium. 10 Jul 2018
Ukrainian Football Federation to compensate Vukojevic for FIFA fine

Ukrainian Football Federation to compensate Vukojevic for FIFA fine

The Ukrainian Football Federation (FFU) will compensate Croatia's assistant coach and former Dynamo Kiev player Ognjen Vukojevic for the fine imposed on him by FIFA. 10 Jul 2018
FIFA looking into new video of Vida

FIFA looking into new video of Vida

FIFA is looking into a fresh video showing Croatia defender Domagoj Vida say "Glory to Ukraine!" days after the player was handed a warning by world football's governing body for similar chants. 10 Jul 2018
England train with rubber chicken ahead of Croatia semi-final

England train with rubber chicken ahead of Croatia semi-final

England used rubber chickens instead of a ball in one of their exercises during today's training session ahead of World Cup semi-final match against Croatia. 10 Jul 2018
Santos stays on as Portugal head coach

Santos stays on as Portugal head coach

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) will keep Fernando Santos as the head coach of the national team - even though their performance at the FIFA World Cup in Russia "fell short of expectations." 10 Jul 2018
Theresa May sends her support for the England team

Theresa May sends her support for the England team

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has wished luck to the England team in their 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match against Croatia on Thursday morning. 10 Jul 2018
World Cup's 'wonderful atmosphere' praised by Belgium and France

World Cup's 'wonderful atmosphere' praised by Belgium and France

French Consul General in St. Petersburg Hughes de Chavagnac and his Belgian colleague Hans Timbremont have praised the "wonderful atmosphere" created at this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia. 10 Jul 2018
Belgian and French fans plan pre-match walks

Belgian and French fans plan pre-match walks

French and Belgian fans will take a walk around St. Petersburg to support their national teams ahead of their semi-final encounter at the World Cup. 10 Jul 2018
Over 600 Belgian fans fly to St. Petersburg for France clash

Over 600 Belgian fans fly to St. Petersburg for France clash

Over 600 football fans from Belgium have traveled to St. Peterburg on two charter "fan" flights to cheer on their team in the World Cup semi-finals. 10 Jul 2018