world cup 2018

Farfan ruled out of Socceroos showdown

Farfan ruled out of Socceroos showdown

Peru forward Jefferson Farfan has confirmed he will miss his tomorrow night's match against Australia in Sochi. 25 Jun 2018
20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia

A total of 20 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to the city's airport. 25 Jun 2018
Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

MOSCOW, June 25 (Sputnik) - Free trains will carry more than 4,000 fans to Samara for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Uruguay, Director General of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
Bert's blunt blunder verdict on Socceroos

Bert's blunt blunder verdict on Socceroos

The Socceroos strikeforce went off script against Denmark and left their team-mates stranded, admits coach Bert van Marwijk. 25 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk: We can't afford another false start

Van Marwijk: We can't afford another false start

The Socceroos can’t afford a third false start when their do or die match against Peru kicks off tomorrow, warns coach Bert van Marwijk. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

Group D is intriguingly posed going into the final round of fixtures, with all four sides vying for a spot in the knockout stages. 25 Jun 2018
Rybus on Poland loss: 'Something Went Wrong'

Rybus on Poland loss: 'Something Went Wrong'

Midfielder Maciej Rybus said that the team played well for 15 minutes against Colombia in Monday's (AEST) Group H match, but then something "went wrong" with their opponents punishing Poland with three unanswered goals. 25 Jun 2018
Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Poland lacked technical skill – Lewandowski

Striker Robert Lewandowski said that a lack of technical and tactical skill was Poland’s downfall in their 3-0 loss to Colombia in Kazan on Monday (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Rodriguez: Falcao deserved first World Cup goal

Rodriguez: Falcao deserved first World Cup goal

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez said the team's captain Radamel Falcao deserved to score on Monday morning (AEST). 25 Jun 2018
Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland were well-prepared physically – Coach

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said that his side was well-prepared physically and was not affected by the hot weather in Monday's (AEST) 3-0 defeat to Colombia in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia dedicate 3-0 win to Sanchez

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman said that the team dedicated their 3-0 victory over Poland to the team's midfielder Carlos Sanchez who has been rocked by online death threats. 25 Jun 2018
Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

Pic special: Colombia sweep past Poland in Kazan

The South American side kept their World Cup hopes alive after a convincing victory in Group H. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia midfielder Aguilar injured in 3-0 win

Colombia midfielder Aguilar injured in 3-0 win

Colombia midfielder Abel Aguilar sustained an injury in Monday’s (AEST) group stage game with Poland in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018
Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland coach apologises for 3-0 defeat by Colombia

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka apologised on Sunday for his side's crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Colombia in the Group H match, which eliminated Poland from the World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Colombia v Poland player ratings

Colombia v Poland player ratings

Following shock losses in their opening games the pressure was on Colombia and Poland to get their World Cup campaigns back on track. 25 Jun 2018
Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia

Several Argentina fans who were caught on camera bashing a Croatian supporter, have already left Russia, the Argentina ambassador Ricardo Lagorio said on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018