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Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
Gallery: Australia squad gears up for Hungary

Gallery: Australia squad gears up for Hungary

The Socceroos have been getting ready for their final World Cup warm-up match against Hungary in Budapest. Pics by Getty Images. 9 Jun 2018
Who lined up? When Venables Socceroos bounced Hungary

Who lined up? When Venables Socceroos bounced Hungary

It’s been confirmed. The 23 men heading to Russia will warm up one last time against Hungary in Budapest on Sunday morning. But when was the last time Australia faced the Hungarians? 9 Jun 2018
Russian Interior Minister Inspects Police Readiness for World Cup

Russian Interior Minister Inspects Police Readiness for World Cup

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev visited the Russian city of Kaliningrad, which will host a total of four World Cup matches this summer, where he inspected the police operational center, the ministry said on Friday. 9 Jun 2018
Kane Extends Tottenham stay Until 2024

Kane Extends Tottenham stay Until 2024

England captain Harry Kane has extended his contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2024. 9 Jun 2018
Will Smith and Ronaldinho star in the video for the official World Cup song

Will Smith and Ronaldinho star in the video for the official World Cup song

The video for "Live It Up", the official song for the 2018 World Cup, starring Will Smith and Ronaldinho, landed on YouTube overnight. 8 Jun 2018
Russian Permanent Mission to Open Fan Zone at UN Office in Geneva

Russian Permanent Mission to Open Fan Zone at UN Office in Geneva

The Russian Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva will open a 2018 FIFA World Cup fan zone at the UN headquarters at the Palace of Nations, the head of the mission, Gennady Gatilov, said on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Hacking on the up ahead of World Cup

Hacking on the up ahead of World Cup

Russia's largest bank Sberbank has noticed an increase in hacking activities related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
Aussie fans among top buyers of World Cup tickets

Aussie fans among top buyers of World Cup tickets

Australian football fans have bought more tickets for the World Cup than their English, French and Spanish counterparts, according to figures released by FIFA. 8 Jun 2018
Russia defender hopes to scare opponents with new look

Russia defender hopes to scare opponents with new look

Rubin Kazan and Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov will be happy if his new look frightens his opponents at the World Cup. 8 Jun 2018
FIFA and Russia's anti-doping agency meet ahead of World Cup

FIFA and Russia's anti-doping agency meet ahead of World Cup

Head of FIFA's medical and anti-doping department Alexis Weber has held a meeting with the management of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), the agency said Friday. 8 Jun 2018
South Korean President to Attend FIFA World Cup Match in Rostov-on-Don - Kremlin

South Korean President to Attend FIFA World Cup Match in Rostov-on-Don - Kremlin

South Korean President Moon Jae-in will be in attendance when his country's national team play Mexico on 23 June, say the Kremlin's press service. 8 Jun 2018
Star striker Smolov: We can't wait - but I'll be nervous!

Star striker Smolov: We can't wait - but I'll be nervous!

The Russian national team can't for the World Cup to get underway, according to striker Fedor Smolov. 8 Jun 2018
The World Cup trophy's global tour ends in Moscow

The World Cup trophy's global tour ends in Moscow

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour ended in Moscow on Thursday after giving more than 800,000 people around the world a chance to see the iconic prize with their own eyes, organisers said on Friday. 8 Jun 2018
Spain’s World Cup base lauded by Russia's top striker

Spain’s World Cup base lauded by Russia's top striker

FC Krasnodar and Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that his club's academy, where Spain will be based during the World Cup, is the best team base camp in the country. 8 Jun 2018
Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups

Russia striker Smolov: "I played well" in World Cup warm-ups

Russia forward Fedor Smolov said on Friday that he had "played well" in the team's recent friendlies against Turkey and Austria ahead of the World Cup. 8 Jun 2018

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