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Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia happy to arrive in Sochi with time to spare

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says it was the right decision for his team to travel to Sochi well in advance of their World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia. 3 Jul 2018
Volgograd Fan Fest hits 500,000 visitors

Volgograd Fan Fest hits 500,000 visitors

The FIFA Fan Fest in Volgograd has been visited by more than 500,000 fans since the beginning of the tournament. 3 Jul 2018
UK pundit Gary Neville: This is the best World Cup yet

UK pundit Gary Neville: This is the best World Cup yet

Former England defender Gary Neville says the 2018 FIFA World Cup was the best tournament he's ever seen. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium will "enjoy every moment" of Brazil showdown

Belgium will "enjoy every moment" of Brazil showdown

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez says that even though his 'underdogs' will enjoy every moment of their heavyweight quarter-final with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Belgium will learn from Japan drama, says De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne said on Monday that Belgium would thoroughly analyse their game against Japan and would learn their lessons in preparations for their quarter-final encounter with Brazil. 3 Jul 2018
Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

Hazard delighted to avoid Euro 2016 repeat

In the wake of Belgium's dramatic win over Japan, Eden Hazard says he was delighted to avoid another shock defeat like the one the Red Devils suffered at Euro 2016. 3 Jul 2018
Belgium v Japan player ratings

Belgium v Japan player ratings

A blockbuster second half saw Japan come out swinging and Belgium snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 3-2 in Rostov-on-Don. 3 Jul 2018
Sweden deserved to reached the knockouts - Granqvist

Sweden deserved to reached the knockouts - Granqvist

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist said on Monday that Sweden deserved their spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup for coping without Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 2 Jul 2018
Fans from 103 Countries rock up in Rostov

Fans from 103 Countries rock up in Rostov

Fans from 103 countries have traveled to the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on free trains to attend World Cup matches. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia arrive in Sochi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Croatia arrive in Sochi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

The Croatian national football team have arrived in Sochi, where they will play Russia in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Neymar and Gabriel Jesus both start up top against Mexico

Neymar and Gabriel Jesus both start up top against Mexico

Forwards Neymar and Gabriel Jesus were named in Brazil's starting lineup for the their round of 16 match against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Rafael Marquez thrown in to start for Mexico against Brazil

Rafael Marquez thrown in to start for Mexico against Brazil

Rafael Marquez and Javier Hernandez were named in Mexico's starting lineup for the their round of 16 match against Brazil at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Over 350,000 Moscow Metro passengers watched Russia's win over Spain on the underground

Over 350,000 Moscow Metro passengers watched Russia's win over Spain on the underground

Over 350,000 Moscow metro passengers watched Russia beat Spain in the World Cup round of 16 match on screens installed in the trains. 2 Jul 2018
Granqvist hoping to avoid a shootout with Switzerland

Granqvist hoping to avoid a shootout with Switzerland

Sweden defender and captain Andreas Granqvist said on Monday that he hoped that there would be no penalty shootout in his side's upcoming World Cup match against Switzerland. 2 Jul 2018
Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Prime Minister lauds Russian team's effort

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that the national team's win over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup was a result of the players' "concerted effort." 2 Jul 2018
Sweden skipper Granqvist applauds Russia's win over Spain

Sweden skipper Granqvist applauds Russia's win over Spain

Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist said on Monday that Russia had "played great" in their penalty shootout win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018