world cup 2018

LOC Chairman calls Denmark v France a shameful game

LOC Chairman calls Denmark v France a shameful game

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2018 World Cup Arkady Dvorkovich said on Tuesday that the scoreless draw between France and Denmark was a “shameful game” and “not the kind of football we want.” 27 Jun 2018
Germany to change tactics for match against South Korea

Germany to change tactics for match against South Korea

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Tuesday that his team would change their style of play in their final World Cup group-stage match against South Korea in Kazan on Wednesday, in comparison to how they played in their 2-1 victory over Sweden. 27 Jun 2018
Low fully supports use of VAR at World Cup

Low fully supports use of VAR at World Cup

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Tuesday that he fully supports the of a video assistant referee (VAR) system at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Denmark v France played in front of sell-out crowd

Denmark v France played in front of sell-out crowd

The 2018 World Cup match between Denmark and France, which took place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 supporters, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Oleg Shatov said on Tuesday that Russia can reach the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Kante named man of the match against Denmark

Kante named man of the match against Denmark

France midfielder N'Golo Kante was named the man of the match as his side drew 0-0 with Denmark at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Carrillo named man of the match against Australia

Carrillo named man of the match against Australia

Peru forward Andre Carrillo was named the man of the match as his country beat Australia 2-0 in Sochi on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Miranda says Brazil overcame all difficulties at World Cup

Miranda says Brazil overcame all difficulties at World Cup

Brazil defender Miranda, who will captain the team in their final group stage match at the World Cup, said on Tuesday that his team had overcome all the difficulties they had in this summer’s World Cup after beating Costa Rica 2-0 in St. Petersburg on Friday. 27 Jun 2018
Over 44,000 fans attend Australia v Peru in Sochi

Over 44,000 fans attend Australia v Peru in Sochi

A total of 44,073 fans attended the World Cup match between Australia and Peru. 27 Jun 2018
Kuzyaev admits Russia are wary of Spain game

Kuzyaev admits Russia are wary of Spain game

Russia defender Daler Kuzyaev said on Tuesday that he and his teammates were wary of their upcoming round of 16 opponents Spain and will prepare very carefully for the game. 27 Jun 2018
Croatian ambassador to Russia Stanicic praises high security

Croatian ambassador to Russia Stanicic praises high security

Hosts Russia managed to provide a high level of security at this year's World Cup, Croatian Ambassador to Russia Tonci Stanicic said on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Kiriakov says German 'Machine' is fixed to Reach final

Kiriakov says German 'Machine' is fixed to Reach final

Germany managed to overcome serious problems at the start of the 2018 World Cup and now can reach the final of the tournament, former Russia forward Sergei Kiriakov told Sputnik on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Denmark v France - player ratings

Denmark v France - player ratings

France secured top spot in Group C and Denmark progressed behind them following a woefully underwhelming draw at the Luzhniki Stadium. 27 Jun 2018
Tae-yong hopes Russia emulate team's success at home World Cup

Tae-yong hopes Russia emulate team's success at home World Cup

South Korea head coach Shin Tae-yong said on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would emulate the Asian team's success at their home FIFA World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
20,000 Colombian fans expected in Samara

20,000 Colombian fans expected in Samara

A total of 20,000 fans are expected to travel to Samara from Colombia to watch their side play against Senegal in a Group H match on Thursday, the region's government's press service said on Tuesday. 27 Jun 2018
Australia v Peru player ratings

Australia v Peru player ratings

Andre Carrillo was the thorn in Australia's side after his stunning volley left to Socceroos with a mountain to climb in their must-win clash against Peru. 27 Jun 2018