world cup 2018

Almost 37,000 fans attend Egypt v Saudi Arabia

Almost 37,000 fans attend Egypt v Saudi Arabia

A total of 36,823 fans attended the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Volgograd, FIFA announced on its website on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Almost 42,000 Fans attend Russia v Uruguay

Almost 42,000 Fans attend Russia v Uruguay

A total of 41,970 fans attended the World Cup match between hosts Russia and Uruguay in Samara, FIFA said Monday on its official website. 26 Jun 2018
Abbas ready to meet Netanyahu in Moscow

Abbas ready to meet Netanyahu in Moscow

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas would be ready to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Moscow, as both officials have been invited to attend the final game of the football World Cup, Palestine’s Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal told Sputnik on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Putin invites Netanyahu to attend World Cup final

Putin invites Netanyahu to attend World Cup final

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could visit Moscow after receiving an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the World Cup final, a source in the prime minister's office told Sputnik Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia finished second in Group A after suffering their first World Cup defeat at the hands of Uruguay 3-0 in Samara on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner

The "dramatic" 2-1 victory over Sweden has united Germany's World Cup squad in Russia, Germany forward Timo Werner said on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Nigeria Forward Musa to Inspire Team in World Cup Match Against Argentina - Head Coach

Nigeria Forward Musa to Inspire Team in World Cup Match Against Argentina - Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Monday that former CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa's top form could help his side in their final Group D match against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Russian-Born Nigeria Defender Idowu Says Feeling St. Petersburg's Support

Russian-Born Nigeria Defender Idowu Says Feeling St. Petersburg's Support

ST. PETERSBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - Nigeria defender Brian Idowu said Monday he feels the support of his home city St. Petersburg. 26 Jun 2018
Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Salem Al-Dawsari’s last-gasp goal earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against Egypt in Volgograd on Monday, as both teams exited the World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Goalkeeper Muslera Makes 100th Appearance for Uruguay Against Russia

Goalkeeper Muslera Makes 100th Appearance for Uruguay Against Russia

MOSCOW, June 25 (Sputnik) - Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera made his 100th appearance for the national team during his side's match against Russia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Samara on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Striker Salah to Stay With Egypt as National Team Not in Crisis - Source

Striker Salah to Stay With Egypt as National Team Not in Crisis - Source

CAIRO, June 25 (Sputnik) - Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will not be leaving the Egypt camp, as there is no crisis within the national team, a source in the Egyptian Football Association told Sputnik on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

YEKATERINBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - The mayor's office of the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, which hosted Sunday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Senegal, praised the Japanese supporters who stayed after the game to pick up the garbage in the stands. 26 Jun 2018
Putin invites Abbas to Attend World Cup Final

Putin invites Abbas to Attend World Cup Final

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has been invited by Russian president Vladimir Putin to visit Russia and attend the World Cup final, Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub said Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Gareca: Australia match is still important for Peru

Gareca: Australia match is still important for Peru

Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca said on Monday that their final group-stage match against Australia was no less important for his team than the previous games of the World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
El-Hadary becomes the World Cup's oldest footballer

El-Hadary becomes the World Cup's oldest footballer

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary has become the oldest footballer in history to ever play in a FIFA World Cup game. 26 Jun 2018
Serbia keeper Stojkovic - 'We can beat Brazil!'

Serbia keeper Stojkovic - 'We can beat Brazil!'

Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic says that if his team did not believe they could beat Brazil they would not have come to the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018

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