world cup 2018

Granqvist praises organization of 2018 World Cup

Granqvist praises organization of 2018 World Cup

Sweden defender Andreas Granqvist said on Saturday that he appreciated the organization of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 8 Jul 2018
Hamilton thanks England for reaching World Cup semi-finals

Hamilton thanks England for reaching World Cup semi-finals

Four-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton thanked England's squad for qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Southgate: England advanced thanks to united team

Southgate: England advanced thanks to united team

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Saturday that his side defeated Sweden 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals thanks to his players and coaching staff being united. 8 Jul 2018
Medvedev and Grabar-Kitarovic at World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia

Medvedev and Grabar-Kitarovic at World Cup quarter-final between Russia and Croatia

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic are present at the 2018 World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, which is currently being held in Sochi. 8 Jul 2018
Prince William congratulates England on qualifying for semi-finals

Prince William congratulates England on qualifying for semi-finals

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Prince William congratulated the English national team on qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Forsberg says Sweden were shocked by England’s first goal

Forsberg says Sweden were shocked by England’s first goal

Sweden midfielder Emil Forsberg said on Saturday that his team were “shocked” when England scored for the first time and struggled to recover from it later in the game, which resulted in Gareth Southgate’s side winning 2-0 in Samara. 8 Jul 2018
Zhukov hopes Sochi brings Russia luck

Zhukov hopes Sochi brings Russia luck

The Honorary President of the Russian Olympic Committee Alexander Zhukov said on Saturday that he hoped that the Olympic city of Sochi would bring Russia luck in their upcoming World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia. 8 Jul 2018
Southgate: Pickford prototype of modern goalkeeper

Southgate: Pickford prototype of modern goalkeeper

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Saturday that his side's Jordan Pickford was a "prototype of what a modern goalkeeper should be." 8 Jul 2018
Pickford says hard work helped him make saves against Sweden Win

Pickford says hard work helped him make saves against Sweden Win

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said on Saturday that hard work helped him to make the necessary saves during his side's World Cup quarter-final match against Sweden. 8 Jul 2018
Medvedev, Golodets and Mutko expected to attend Russia v Croatia

Medvedev, Golodets and Mutko expected to attend Russia v Croatia

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko are expected to attend the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, FIFA said in a press release on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Andersson has no thoughts on future after England loss

Andersson has no thoughts on future after England loss

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Saturday that he had "no thoughts" about his future with the team following their 2-0 defeat at the hands of England in the World Cup quarter-final encounter. 8 Jul 2018
Modric and Mandzukic start for Croatia against Russia

Modric and Mandzukic start for Croatia against Russia

Forward Mario Mandzukic and midfielder Luka Modric have been named in the starting lineup for Croatia in their World Cup quarter-final match against Russia, FIFA announced on their official website on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Andersson: England are capable of winning the World Cup

Andersson: England are capable of winning the World Cup

Sweden head coach Janne Andersson said on Saturday that England could win the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 8 Jul 2018
Pickford named man of the match after 2-0 Sweden win

Pickford named man of the match after 2-0 Sweden win

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was named the man of the match in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final as his side defeated Sweden 2-0 to reach the semi-finals. 8 Jul 2018
Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin have been named in the starting lineup for Russia in their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia, the national team announced on their official Twitter account on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Neymar: Brazil’s elimination saddest moment of career

Neymar: Brazil’s elimination saddest moment of career

Brazil forward Neymar said on Saturday that his team's elimination from the World Cup after they lost 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals in Kazan on Friday was "the saddest moment" of his career. 8 Jul 2018