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England: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

England: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Ahead of England kicking off their 2018 World Cup campaign, expectations are at an all-time low, but that doesn’t mean their journey through Russia won’t be a roller coaster of thrills and spills. 18 Jun 2018
The Ultimate Socceroos 2014 World Cup quiz

The Ultimate Socceroos 2014 World Cup quiz

On the four year anniversary of the Socceroos taking on Holland in Brazil, take a trip down memory lane with the Ultimate Socceroos 2014 FIFA World Cup quiz. 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
Ochoa hails Mexico performance against Germany

Ochoa hails Mexico performance against Germany

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Sunday that the team surpassed themselves after beating reigning World Cup holders Germany 1-0. 18 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico player ratings

Germany v Mexico player ratings

A stellar counter-attacking performance by a well-drilled Mexico side was Germany’s undoing as the World Cup holders were deservedly beaten in their opening game in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez said on Sunday that although his team was facing World Cup favorites Belgium in their first Group G match, they had a chance to achieve some results. 17 Jun 2018
6 things we learnt from Denmark v Peru

6 things we learnt from Denmark v Peru

With the Socceroos looking to secure wins over both Denmark and Peru we take a look at what can they take away from the other Group C game. 17 Jun 2018
Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland, the smallest World Cup 2018 nation with less than 335,000 inhabitants managed to earn a well-deserved point against 2014 runners-up Argentina on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Denmark vs Peru Player Ratings

Denmark vs Peru Player Ratings

Denmark managed to hold off a second-half surge from Peru to claim a slender 1-0 win and join France at the top of Group C. 17 Jun 2018
Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Ochoa says Germany are favorites against Mexico

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Saturday that he expected his country to score at least three times and win against Germany on Sunday, despite their opponent being the defending champion and the World Cup favorite. 17 Jun 2018
Draxler salutes 'extraordinary' Ozil

Draxler salutes 'extraordinary' Ozil

Julian Draxler has paid tribute to teammate Mesut Ozil on the eve Germany's campaign to defend their World Cup title. 17 Jun 2018
Ex-Argentina forward Cavenaghi hails 'beautiful' Spartak Stadium

Ex-Argentina forward Cavenaghi hails 'beautiful' Spartak Stadium

Former Spartak Moscow and Argentina forward Fernando Cavenaghi said on Saturday after the match between Argentina and Iceland that Spartak Stadium was "beautiful". 17 Jun 2018
Swiss President has great expectations of the national team

Swiss President has great expectations of the national team

Swiss President Alain Berset said Saturday that the country's fans "expected much" from their team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Keeper Halldorsson scoops MOTM award

Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson was named the man of the match after making seven saves in 1-1 match against Argentina, including saving a penalty from Lionel Messi, at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Gudmundsson injured in Argentina draw

Gudmundsson injured in Argentina draw

Iceland midfieder Johann Gudmundsson was replaced in the World Cup match against Argentina after receiving an injury in the second half of the match. 17 Jun 2018
Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Iceland, who were making their first ever World Cup appearance, in their' first match at 2018 FIFA World Cup at Moscow's Spartak Stadium on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018