world cup 2018

France had a hard time in Group C says Deschamps

France had a hard time in Group C says Deschamps

France had a hard time during the World Cup group stage, according to head coach Didier Deschamps, but still achieved their goal and qualified for the round of 16. 27 Jun 2018
Iceland v Croatia player ratings

Iceland v Croatia player ratings

Croatia were looking to continue their dream World Cup start while Iceland needed a win to keep their campaign alive. 27 Jun 2018
Rohr proud of Nigeria players despite elimination

Rohr proud of Nigeria players despite elimination

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said Tuesday night that he is very proud of his side's performance at the World Cup, despite Nigeria being eliminated from the competition following 2-1 defeat to Argentina in their final group stage match. 27 Jun 2018
Guerrero says Peru deserved more than third place

Guerrero says Peru deserved more than third place

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero said on Tuesday night that his team deserved more than just to finish third in their group at World Cup in Russia. 27 Jun 2018
Nigeria v Argentina player ratings

Nigeria v Argentina player ratings

Argentina were outrun and overpowered by a youthful Nigeria side for much of their decisive Group D encounter in St Petersburg. 27 Jun 2018
Argentina v Nigeria watched by sell-out crowd

Argentina v Nigeria watched by sell-out crowd

The Group D match between Argentina and Nigeria at the St. Petersburg Stadium was attended by a sell-out crowd of 64,468 supporters, FIFA said on Tuesday via the tournament's official Twitter account. 27 Jun 2018
Messi named man of the match against Nigeria

Messi named man of the match against Nigeria

Lionel Messi was named man of the match as his country beat Nigeria 2-1 in Saint Petersburg, which saw them qualify for the knockout stage, where they will play France. 27 Jun 2018
Iceland v Croatia played in front of sell-out crowd

Iceland v Croatia played in front of sell-out crowd

The World Cup between Iceland and Croatia, which took place at the Rostov Arena, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 43,472 supporters, FIFA said on the official website. 27 Jun 2018
Croatia salvage 2-1 victory over Iceland to top Group D

Croatia salvage 2-1 victory over Iceland to top Group D

Croatia salvaged a 2-1 victory over Iceland in their final Group D match on Tuesday to qualify for the round of 16 as Group D winners. 27 Jun 2018
Argentina through to round of 16 after beating Nigeria 2-1

Argentina through to round of 16 after beating Nigeria 2-1

Argentina are through to the round of 16 after a late goal from Marcos Rojo gave them a 2-1 victory against Nigeria in St. Petersburg. 27 Jun 2018
Peru leaving World Cup with heads held high says Gareca

Peru leaving World Cup with heads held high says Gareca

Head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Tuesday that Peru had big hopes at this year's World Cup, but are leaving Russia with their heads held high. 27 Jun 2018
Kolarov says it's hard to believe Brazil will play for a draw

Kolarov says it's hard to believe Brazil will play for a draw

Serbia defender and captain Aleksandar Kolarov said on Tuesday he did not believe that Brazil would be playing for a draw in their final Group E match. 27 Jun 2018
Deschamps admits France’s clash with Denmark was a little bit boring

Deschamps admits France’s clash with Denmark was a little bit boring

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday that his side’s goalless draw with Denmark was "a little bit boring." 27 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk quits as Australia Coach after World Cup match with Peru

Van Marwijk quits as Australia Coach after World Cup match with Peru

Bert van Marwijk said on Tuesday he was stepping down as a head coach after Australia lost 2-0 in their final World Cup group-stage game. 27 Jun 2018
Jedinak: The ball just wouldn't go in

Jedinak: The ball just wouldn't go in

Mile Jedinak has rued a costly lack of finishing as Australia were knocked out of the 2018 World Cup after a 2-0 loss to Peru. 27 Jun 2018
Rogic: We've made great progress

Rogic: We've made great progress

Tom Rogic insists the Socceroos have made great progress at the World Cup despite leaving Russia without a solitary win. 27 Jun 2018

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