world cup 2018

Over 28,000 fans cram into Samara's fan fest for Russia v Egypt

Over 28,000 fans cram into Samara's fan fest for Russia v Egypt

Thought every angle had been covered over Russia's Group A win over Egypt? You were wrong! 21 Jun 2018
A whistle-stop tour of the Caltex Socceroos' home from home

A whistle-stop tour of the Caltex Socceroos' home from home

Who has the time or means to dig beneath the surface of Kazan, Australia's base city out in Russia? 21 Jun 2018
Foreign fans in Rostov buy 100,000 tickets

Foreign fans in Rostov buy 100,000 tickets

Over 100,000 tickets have been sold to foreign fans for the World Cup matches in Rostov-on-Don, head of the city's administration Vitaly Kushnarev said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Three plane-loads of Iceland fans land in Volgograd

Three plane-loads of Iceland fans land in Volgograd

Volgograd Airport has said three planes with fans from Iceland will arrive in the southern Russian city of Volgograd today for the country's upcoming World Cup match against Nigeria. 21 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group B

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group B

With the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Spain's superstars and the surprises of Morocco and Iran, Group B has set the World Cup alight. Here are five things we have learned after the first round. 21 Jun 2018
Animals of the World Cup pic special

Animals of the World Cup pic special

Is no creature safe during the World Cup? Seems not. It seems even our furry, feathered and finned friends have been co-opted into the Greatest Show on Earth. 21 Jun 2018
Why Tom Rogic needs to play the full 90

Why Tom Rogic needs to play the full 90

Ahead of the Socceroos do die group game against Denmark, Rale Rasic, the man who led Australia at the 1974 Germany World Cup says Tom Rogic must play 90 minutes. 21 Jun 2018
What inspiration can the Caltex Socceroos draw from this comic?

What inspiration can the Caltex Socceroos draw from this comic?

He's passionate about being passionate...A Socceroos fansie enthusiast who wears his tactics on his sleeves... 21 Jun 2018
Australian fans have run beer taps dry in Kazan

Australian fans have run beer taps dry in Kazan

Australia may have lost 2-1 to France in their opening World Cup match on Saturday afternoon, but that didn't stop 15,000 of their fans taking over Kazan's city centre that night. 21 Jun 2018
Spain on course for Round of 16 - Isco

Spain on course for Round of 16 - Isco

Spain midfielder Isco said he was satisfied with the team’s position in Group B after their two World Cup games, noting that Spain had a good chance of reaching the round of 16. 21 Jun 2018
Spain surprised by 'difficult' Iran match

Spain surprised by 'difficult' Iran match

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro that the World Cup match against Iran turned out to be unexpectedly difficult for his team. 21 Jun 2018
Spain coach: Half-time break 'helped us'

Spain coach: Half-time break 'helped us'

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said the half time break helped his team psychologically during their Group B match with Iran at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Costa targets more goals at World Cup

Costa targets more goals at World Cup

Spain forward Diego Costa said he hoped he and Spain captain Cristiano Ronaldo would continue scoring in the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches. 21 Jun 2018
Denmark ready for another away game admits Poulsen

Denmark ready for another away game admits Poulsen

The Aussies could out-voice their opponents once again when they face Denmark in Samara tonight (10pm AEST). 21 Jun 2018
Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia make World Cup breakthrough - FC Anzhi Head Coach

Russia have made a breakthrough at the FIFA World Cup, Anzhi Makhachkala head coach Magomed Adiyev said. 21 Jun 2018
Iran still 'winners' despite 1-0 loss to Spain - coach

Iran still 'winners' despite 1-0 loss to Spain - coach

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz said his team were still "winners" following their 1-0 defeat from Spain in Kazan. 21 Jun 2018