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Over 40,000 People Attend Peru v Denmark

Over 40,000 People Attend Peru v Denmark

As many as 40,502 people attended the World Cup group stage game between Peru and Denmark in Saransk, FIFA said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Denmark beat Peru 1-0 in Saransk

Denmark beat Peru 1-0 in Saransk

Denmark defeated Peru, who were making their first tournament appearance in 32 years, in teams' first match at World Cup at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Kvist leaves field on a stretcher in game with Peru

Kvist leaves field on a stretcher in game with Peru

Denmark midfielder William Kvist was injured during the World Cup game with Peru on Saturday and left the pitch on a stretcher. 17 Jun 2018
'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

'Get used to it' says Deschamps as he gives VAR the nod

France head coach Didier Deschamps has voiced his support for VAR and said teams had better "start getting used to it." 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann praises Australia's organisation

Griezmann praises Australia's organisation

France forward Antoine Griezmann said Saturday Australia, their 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match rivals, were "a difficult team". 17 Jun 2018
Juric: France didn't create much

Juric: France didn't create much

Tomi Juric believes France struggled to create attacking opportunities against the Socceroos, and the Green and Gold can take plenty of positives from their 2018 World Cup opener. 17 Jun 2018
Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Pogba: Australia knew their stuff

Match-winner Paul Pogba praised Australia for doing their homework and said the Socceroos have shown France just what they're in for in Russia. 17 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that his team "lacked speed and passing accuracy" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with Australia, which took place in Kazan earlier on Saturday and  ended in a 2-1 victory for the French side. 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Antoine Griezmann has denied any claims he dived in France’s 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
‘Everyone makes mistakes...” - van Marwijk on ref's VAR call

‘Everyone makes mistakes...” - van Marwijk on ref's VAR call

Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk believes referee Andres Cunha did not look confident when the VAR intervened in Australia’s 2-1 loss to France in Kazan. 17 Jun 2018
France v Australia player ratings

France v Australia player ratings

The famous French arrogance took a hit tonight and the Socceroos made a nation proud. 16 Jun 2018
Milligan: It hurts a lot!

Milligan: It hurts a lot!

Mark Milligan admits it has been a while since a defeat has hurt as much as Australia's see-sawing 2-1 loss to France in the 2018 World Cup. 16 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk: Australia 'Deserved a Draw'

Van Marwijk: Australia 'Deserved a Draw'

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk said Saturday that his team "deserved a draw" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with France. 16 Jun 2018
Griezmann wins Man of the Match award

Griezmann wins Man of the Match award

France striker Antoine Griezmann has been elected the Man of the Match for his performance in Saturday's match against Australia in Kazan, that his side won 2-1. 16 Jun 2018
Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

Bumper France v Socceroos pic special

The Soccceroos were immense but couldn't prevent France taking all three points through a deflected Paul Pogba shot. The final score line read 2-1 (including a penalty apiece) but Aussie fans, and the team, will take great heart from the performance against the world's No.7 16 Jun 2018
Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

Pogba earns France 2-1 victory over Australia

France salvaged a 2-1 win over Australia in their first match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Saturday after midfielder Paul Pogba scored a late winner for his team. 16 Jun 2018
Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

Heartbreak! Pogba denies heroic Socceroos

A fine performance by Australia was undone by technology, as they went down 2-1 to France in their opening World Cup clash. 16 Jun 2018
C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

C'mon, you Aussies! Roo fans in Kazan pic special

We were with the Aussies fans as they went into Kazan Arena for the World Cup kick off match against France. Pics by Kevin Airs 16 Jun 2018
Forwards Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Griezmann, Mbappe to start for France

Forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe will start for France in their first FIFA World Cup match against Australia, the team announced on Twitter Saturday. 16 Jun 2018
The Socceroos backroom staff at their 4th World Cup

The Socceroos backroom staff at their 4th World Cup

Tim Cahill and Mark Milligan are not the only members of the Socceroos team notching up a fourth World Cup... 16 Jun 2018
Hey Socceroos...Prime Minister on the phone

Hey Socceroos...Prime Minister on the phone

"Welcome to our change room, Prime Minister..." 16 Jun 2018