world cup 2018

Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

Mural of Messi to be painted in Kazan

A graffiti mural depicting Lionel Messi will be painted in the Russian city of Kazan, where the Argentina play France on Sunday morning AEST. 28 Jun 2018
Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper says Cherchesov is a ‘top’ coach

Russia goalkeeper Andrey Lunev says Stanislav Cherchesov was a "top" coach. 28 Jun 2018
A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A sell-out crowd expected for Russia's post-World Cup friendly

A friendly between Russia and the Czech Republic at the Rostov Arena on 10 September, is due to be a sell-out, according to the region's Sports Minister Samvel Arakelyan. 28 Jun 2018
Putin and Infantino have a kick-about in Red Square

Putin and Infantino have a kick-about in Red Square

Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino played out a 1-1 draw at a football trainer located in the FIFA World Cup Football Park in Moscow's Red Square on Thursday. 28 Jun 2018
Over 8 million Russians watched their final group game

Over 8 million Russians watched their final group game

More than 8 million Russians tuned into their national team's defeat to Uruguay on TV. 28 Jun 2018
Rostov Arena averages 43,000 fans per match

Rostov Arena averages 43,000 fans per match

Almost 173,000 spectators - an average of more than 43,000 people per match - attended the Rostov Arena to watch the four World Cup matches played at the stadium so far. 28 Jun 2018
Putin visits Football Park in Moscow's Red Square

Putin visits Football Park in Moscow's Red Square

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the FIFA World Cup Football Park in Moscow's Red Square earlier today. 28 Jun 2018
Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Guus Hiddink attends Russia training session

Former Socceroos head coach Guus Hiddink attended Russia's training session at their World Cup base camp in Novogorsk today. 28 Jun 2018
Mexico's sponsor delivers thank-you beer to South Korean embassy

Mexico's sponsor delivers thank-you beer to South Korean embassy

Mexico's official beer sponsor brought several dozens of crates of beer to the South Korean Embassy in Washington in order to thank the Asian team for their contribution in Mexico reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
At home with the England squad - in pics

At home with the England squad - in pics

Away from the hard graft of training, it's been all fun and games for the England team in Russia. Pics by Getty Images. 28 Jun 2018
Iran striker Azmoun quits international football at 23

Iran striker Azmoun quits international football at 23

Rubin Kazan's 23-year-old striker Sardar Azmoun has announced his young retirement from international football, naming his mother's disease as the reason for the "painful" decision. 28 Jun 2018
Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians back Spain... and themselves for World Cup glory

Russians believe that Russia and Spain are the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup as the group stage of the tournament comes to an end, in a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Over 60% of Russians are watching the World Cup

Russians have shown a sustained interest in the 2018 World Cup with over two-thirds of the country watching their national team's games, according to a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Centre. 28 Jun 2018
Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of Polish FA hails 'fantastic' World Cup

Head of the Polish Football Association Zbigniew Boniek has hailed the 2018 World Cup as "fantastic." 28 Jun 2018
Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Marcelo's injury 'not serious' following sub in Serbia win

Brazil defender Marcelo says his injury isn't serious after he had to be withdrawn from the action in the opening stages of Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia this morning. 28 Jun 2018
King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

King of Spain to attend Spain v Russia

Spanish King Felipe VI will come to Moscow to support his national team in their World Cup encounter with hosts Russia. 28 Jun 2018

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