world cup 2018

Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs

Egyptian dignitaries head to Russia to support the Pharaohs

A group of Egyptian public figures, including prominent Egyptian writers, journalists and community leaders, left for Russia on Monday to support their national team in the second 2018 FIFA World Cup game against Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Moscow releases a chatbot called Boris to give fans virtual tours of the city

Moscow releases a chatbot called Boris to give fans virtual tours of the city

The Moscow Agency for Tourism and Recreation launched a 'chatbot programme' named Boris to offer virtual guided tours around World Cup host city Moscow, the city's Mayor office announced on their official website. 18 Jun 2018
Belgium: The good, the bad and the ugly

Belgium: The good, the bad and the ugly

Belgium kick off their 2018 World Cup campaign when they take on Central American opponents Panama in Group G and we explore all sides of one of the favourites for glory in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

Pic special: The Socceroos battling for a start

It was a recovery day for the Socceroos who played the most minutes against France the day before... but for the others it was a chance to force themselves into contention for place in the team against Denmark. 18 Jun 2018
TV presenter's epic rant over Optus World Cup coverage: Let SBS do it!

TV presenter's epic rant over Optus World Cup coverage: Let SBS do it!

Channel Nine's Today Show presenter Karl Stefanovic went on an epic rant over the shoddy coverage of the World Cup by Optus. 18 Jun 2018
Most Russians watched opening World Cup match - Poll

Most Russians watched opening World Cup match - Poll

At least 55 percent of Russians watched the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup with participation of the Russian national team, a survey conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) ahead of Russia Day showed on Monday. 18 Jun 2018
Tite laments ‘foul’ on Miranda which led to Switzerland's equalizer

Tite laments ‘foul’ on Miranda which led to Switzerland's equalizer

Brazil head coach Tite said on Sunday that his team's defender Joao Miranda was fouled in the build-up to Switzerland’s equalizer, but he understood there was a procedure in place when it comes to referring incidents to the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) officials. 18 Jun 2018
Neymar says 'limp' nothing to worry about

Neymar says 'limp' nothing to worry about

Brazil forward Neymar said on Sunday that he was not injured during his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in Rostov-on-Don earlier in the day. 18 Jun 2018
Switzerland's Shaqiri: Brazil draw 'positive result'

Switzerland's Shaqiri: Brazil draw 'positive result'

Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri said on Sunday that his side's draw with Brazil was a positive result for his team. 18 Jun 2018
Switzerland Coach: Teams should start taking us seriously

Switzerland Coach: Teams should start taking us seriously

Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said Sunday that his team produced a good result during their World Cup group-stage match against Brazil. 18 Jun 2018
Coutinho: Brazil played well against Switzerland

Coutinho: Brazil played well against Switzerland

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, who was named man of the match after his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, said on Sunday that his team played well during Sunday’s World Cup encounter. 18 Jun 2018
Tite unhappy with Switzerland draw

Tite unhappy with Switzerland draw

Brazil head coach Tite said on Sunday that he was not pleased with the result after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their first match at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Switzerland Coach: Draw with Brazil ‘not bad’

Switzerland Coach: Draw with Brazil ‘not bad’

Holding Brazil to a draw is not a bad result, Switzerland head coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Brazil v Switzerland player ratings

Brazil v Switzerland player ratings

It was a game of two halves as Brazil opened up their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. 18 Jun 2018
Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany must win next matches to progress says Werner

Germany forward Timo Werner said on Sunday that the defending World Cup champions must win their next match in order to progress to the knockout stages. 18 Jun 2018
Coutinho named man of the match against Switzerland

Coutinho named man of the match against Switzerland

Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho was named the best player of the game following his side’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their first match of the World Cup in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018