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Mexico look to advance from the group of death

Mexico look to advance from the group of death

Mexico forward Javier Hernandez said on Tuesday that his team looked to advance to the Round of 16 from their “group of death” at the World Cup in Russia. 26 Jun 2018
Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

Yekaterinburg Authorities Praise Japanese Fans for Cleaning Stands After World Cup Match

YEKATERINBURG, June 25 (Sputnik) - The mayor's office of the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, which hosted Sunday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Senegal, praised the Japanese supporters who stayed after the game to pick up the garbage in the stands. 26 Jun 2018
Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Senegal

Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Senegal

Japan fought back twice against Senegal to earn a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Group H match in Yekaterinburg on Sunday. 25 Jun 2018
Almost 33,000 fans attend France v Peru

Almost 33,000 fans attend France v Peru

A total of 32,789 fans attended the World Cup match between France and Peru in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on Thursday. 22 Jun 2018
Cisse says team pushed Poland out of Comfort Zone

Cisse says team pushed Poland out of Comfort Zone

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said Tuesday that his team had managed to push Poland out of their comfort zone during their 2-1 win on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Total of 27 nationalities volunteering for the World Cup in Yekaterinburg

Total of 27 nationalities volunteering for the World Cup in Yekaterinburg

More than 2,000 volunteers from 27 countries are working at the FIFA World Cup events in Yekaterinburg, the Region Governor's Information Department said in a statement issued on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

'No-shows' responsible for empty seats at World Cup - FIFA

No-shows from "constituent groups" were responsible for the large number of empty seats during Friday's Group A match between Uruguay and Egypt, FIFA said. 17 Jun 2018
FC Ural boss jokes about signing Uruguay strikers Suarez, Cavani

FC Ural boss jokes about signing Uruguay strikers Suarez, Cavani

MOSCOW, June 16 (Sputnik) - FC Ural Yekaterinburg President Grigory Ivanov told Sputnik on Saturday as a joke that he was watching Uruguay strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez during the team's FIFA World Cup match against Egypt. 16 Jun 2018
Strikers Suarez, Cavani start for Uruguay

Strikers Suarez, Cavani start for Uruguay

Strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani will start for Uruguay in their first FIFA World Cup match against Egypt, the team announced on Twitter Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Tabarez ‘Would Be Very Glad’ If Salah Plays

Tabarez ‘Would Be Very Glad’ If Salah Plays

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Thursday that he "would be very glad" if Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah played against them in their first game of the FIFA World Cup in Yekaterinburg on Friday. 15 Jun 2018
Peru arrive in Russia For World Cup

Peru arrive in Russia For World Cup

Australia's Group C rivals, Peru, arrived in Russia on Sunday for the FIFA World Cup. 11 Jun 2018
EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

EgyptAir to Put On Charters to Russian Cities Hosting Egypt Games

CAIRO, June 6 (Sputnik) - Egyptian airline company EgyptAir intends to put on 19 charter flights to Russian cities which will host World Cup matches involving Egypt, EgyptAir CEO Safwat Musallam said on Wednesday. 7 Jun 2018
Yekaterinburg's Hospitality Industry Workers Brush Up English Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Yekaterinburg's Hospitality Industry Workers Brush Up English Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

YEKATERINBURG, June 6 (Sputnik) - Almost 800 hospitality industry workers in Russia's Sverdlovsk Region, whose capital Yekaterinburg will host four FIFA World Cup matches this summer, have taken English courses ahead of the tournament, the department of information policy of the region's head said Wednesday. 6 Jun 2018
Russian Interior Minister Inspects Policemen’s Readiness for World Cup in Yekaterinburg

Russian Interior Minister Inspects Policemen’s Readiness for World Cup in Yekaterinburg

MOSCOW, May 29 (Sputnik) - Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev checked the readiness of Yekaterinburg’s policemen to perform their duties during this summer’s 2018 FIFA World Cup, the ministry said on Tuesday. 30 May 2018
Mexico to Deploy Mobile Consulates in Russia During 2018 FIFA World Cup – Foreign Ministry

Mexico to Deploy Mobile Consulates in Russia During 2018 FIFA World Cup – Foreign Ministry

MEXICO CITY, May 29 (Sputnik) - Mexico will deploy four mobile consulates in Russia in order to provide necessary assistance to its citizens attending the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Deputy Foreign Secretary Carlos de Icaza said. 29 May 2018