world cup 2018

Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says it was the right decision for his team to travel to Sochi well in advance of their World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Volgograd Fan Fest hits 500,000 visitors

Volgograd Fan Fest hits 500,000 visitors

The FIFA Fan Fest in Volgograd has been visited by more than 500,000 fans since the beginning of the tournament. 3 Jul 2018
UK pundit Gary Neville: This is the best World Cup yet

UK pundit Gary Neville: This is the best World Cup yet

Former England defender Gary Neville says the 2018 FIFA World Cup was the best tournament he's ever seen. 3 Jul 2018
Championship clubs target Sainsbury

Championship clubs target Sainsbury

Championship clubs Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers are keen on securing Australia's World Cup standout, Trent Sainsbury, according to reports. 3 Jul 2018
Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association

Japan owe World Cup success to coach Nishino - Football Association

President of Japanese Football Association Kohzo Tashima said the team's head coach Akira Nishino helped Japan do so well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium will "enjoy every moment" of Brazil showdown

Belgium will "enjoy every moment" of Brazil showdown

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez says that even though his 'underdogs' will enjoy every moment of their heavyweight quarter-final with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that Belgium would thoroughly analyse their game against Japan and would learn their lessons in preparations for their quarter-final encounter with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Keisuke Honda retires from international football

Keisuke Honda retires from international football

Japan's wily midfielder, Keisuke Honda has brought the curtain down on his international career after the Samurai Blue were bundled out of the World Cup Round of 16 by Belgium. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

In the wake of Belgium's dramatic win over Japan, Eden Hazard says he was delighted to avoid another shock defeat like the one the Red Devils suffered at Euro 2016. 3 Jul 2018
Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Kawashima: Japan proud to have reached round of 16

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima said on Monday that his side was proud to be able to reach round of 16 at this year's World Cup in Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Nishino blames himself for team’s defeat to Belgium

Japan coach Akira Nishino took the blame upon himself for his side’s defeat to Belgium in their round of 16 game on Monday. 3 Jul 2018
Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Nishino wanted to score more to finish off Belgium

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said on Monday that his team wanted to score more when they were 2-0 up against Belgiuma and did not expect to concede a goal in the dying seconds of the game. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium v Japan player ratings

Belgium v Japan player ratings

A blockbuster second half saw Japan come out swinging and Belgium snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 3-2 in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Over 214,000 fans attend matches in Rostov-on-Don

Over 214,000 fans attend matches in Rostov-on-Don

A total of 214,197 supporters attended World Cup matches in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard named man of the the match against Japan

Hazard named man of the the match against Japan

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard was named the man of the match after Monday’s round of 16 game with Japan in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Pic special: Belgium fight back from the brink to beat Japan in Rostov-on-Don

Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui gave Japan a 2-0 lead before Jan Vertonghen pulled one back for Roberto Martinez's side. Marouane Fellaini then equalised for Belgium before Nacer Chadli scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner. 3 Jul 2018

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