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World Cup: Five things we learned from Group H

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group H

From red cards to rising stars Group H finished off the first round with highlights and heartbreak. Here are five things we learnt from the games. 23 Jun 2018
Watch: If I was Bert...

Watch: If I was Bert...

Another bright showing off the bench left these fans without a shadow of a doubt - Daniel Arzani MUST start against Peru! 23 Jun 2018
Mexico ask their fans to keep the noise down

Mexico ask their fans to keep the noise down

The Mexican squad in Russia have had to politely ask their fans to keep the noise down outside the team hotel... because it's keeping them from sleeping. 23 Jun 2018
Brazil v Costa Rica - player ratings

Brazil v Costa Rica - player ratings

Brazil beat Costa Rica at the death with a couple of stoppage-time goals from Phillipe Coutinho and Neymar. 22 Jun 2018
Socceroos security steps up after social media backlash

Socceroos security steps up after social media backlash

Russian authorities have stepped up security outside the Socceroos training compound after a bitter social media backlash against Robbie Kruse overnight. 22 Jun 2018
Van Bommel lands PSV job after World Cup

Van Bommel lands PSV job after World Cup

Australia assistant coach Mark Van Bommel will become the new head coach of Dutch Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven after the World Cup. 22 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

The first week in Russia provided some big talking points for Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. 22 Jun 2018
A-League ref ready for his World Cup moment

A-League ref ready for his World Cup moment

The only A-League referee selected for the World Cup will take charge of the Group D clash between Nigeria and Iceland tonight. 22 Jun 2018
Former Socceroo: More Arzani please!

Former Socceroo: More Arzani please!

After his sensational performance as a substitute in the 1-1 draw against Denmark, former Socceroo Peter Katholos has called for Daniel Arzani to start against Peru. 22 Jun 2018
Striker Farfan Says Peru Can Be Proud Of Performance Against France at FIFA World Cup

Striker Farfan Says Peru Can Be Proud Of Performance Against France at FIFA World Cup

YEKATERINBURG, June 22 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow and Peru forward Jefferson Farfan says he is proud of how his team played against France despite slipping to their second consecutive defeat at the World Cup. 22 Jun 2018
Socceroos still alive in World Cup after Denmark draw

Socceroos still alive in World Cup after Denmark draw

Australia have kept their World Cup campaign alive gaining a 1-1 draw against Denmark in front of 40,727 spectators at the Samara Arena in their second group match. 21 Jun 2018
Pic Special: Roo loves VAR now?

Pic Special: Roo loves VAR now?

A tide of green and gold swept into Samara Arena today to see Australia face Denmark in their second game of Russia 2018 – and finally VAR went in our favour! Pics by Kevin Airs 21 Jun 2018
Germany's experience is no guarantee of success, says Hummels

Germany's experience is no guarantee of success, says Hummels

Germany defender Mats Hummels says the experience of the German players may help the team in their FIFA World Cup match against Sweden but did not guarantee them a victory. 21 Jun 2018
'We're not thinking about the golden boot' says Semyonov

'We're not thinking about the golden boot' says Semyonov

Russia defender Andrey Semyonov said on Thursday that no one in his team was paying attention to the World Cup top scorers' race between his fellow countryman Denis Cheryshev and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. 21 Jun 2018
Gunnarsson awaits 'tough match' against Nigeria

Gunnarsson awaits 'tough match' against Nigeria

Iceland midfielder Aron Gunnarsson said on Thursday that he expected his side's second World Cup match against Nigeria to be tough. 21 Jun 2018
UN Secretary-General applauds 'fantastic' World Cup

UN Secretary-General applauds 'fantastic' World Cup

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Russia on Thursday for the excellent organisation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018