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Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

FC Rubin Kazan head coach Kurban Berdyev reckons Russia will take another big step towards a debut appearance in the World Cup knockout stages by beating Egypt. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egyptian Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat will attend the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg. 19 Jun 2018
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco on Wednesday night AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Brazil star texts praise for Socceroos

Brazil star texts praise for Socceroos

Australia striker Tomi Juric has revealed experienced Brazil defender Thiago Silva offered up some rare praise to the Socceroos after Saturday's 2-1 World Cup loss to France. 19 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho believes that the FIFA World Cup game between Russia and Egypt will go a long way in deciding which of the teams qualifies for the Round of 16. 19 Jun 2018
Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Achilles the Cat has predicted that Russia will beat Egypt in their second group stage match on Wednesday morning AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt hope for 'god's help' against Russia says El-Hadary

Egypt hope for 'god's help' against Russia says El-Hadary

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary said Monday that his team were relying on "God's help" in their second World Cup match against Russia. 19 Jun 2018
Cisse says African team will win World Cup one day

Cisse says African team will win World Cup one day

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said Monday he was sure an African team will one day win the FIFA World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

The UK Embassy in Moscow is in contact with Russian authorities over the situation with a UK citizen, who was detained by the Russian police after an incident on a train. 18 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir. 18 Jun 2018
Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Over 99% of Icelanders watched their national team's first World Cup game against Argentina, according to is Football Association. 18 Jun 2018
Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Captain Andreas Granqvist stepped up to score from the spot and give Sweden lift-off as they got off to a winning start in their first World Cup match since 2006. 18 Jun 2018
South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park Joo-ho was stretchered off the pitch during his side's first FIFA World Cup match against Sweden in Niznhy Novgorod. 18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018
'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

'Everything went well' - Brazillian ambassador

Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Antonio Luis Espinola Salgado said Monday that everything went well during his country's first World Cup match against Switzerland which was held in Rostov-on-Don on Sunday and ended in a 1-1 draw. 18 Jun 2018
Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

Mexico fan 'sold fake ticket' for Germany match

A fan from Mexico was sold a fake ticket to his national team's World Cup match against Germany for US$800 (AUD $1075), say Russian police. 18 Jun 2018

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