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Dramatic victory over Sweden will unite Germany says Werner
The "dramatic" 2-1 victory over Sweden has united Germany's World Cup squad in Russia, Germany forward Timo Werner said on Monday.
26 Jun 2018
Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt
Salem Al-Dawsari’s last-gasp goal earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against Egypt in Volgograd on Monday, as both teams exited the World Cup.
26 Jun 2018
Putin invites Abbas to Attend World Cup Final
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has been invited by Russian president Vladimir Putin to visit Russia and attend the World Cup final, Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub said Monday.
26 Jun 2018
Russian sports minister says both Russia and Uruguay are determined to win
Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov says both Russia and Uruguay were determined to win their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup.
25 Jun 2018
Around 5,000 Icelanders got 2018 World Cup FAN IDs
Around 5,000 Icelanders obtained their FAN IDs for the World Cup in Russia, Icelandic Ambassador Berglind Asgeirsdottir said today.
25 Jun 2018
Russia can pull off an upset in the last 16 of FIFA World Cup - Alenichev
Former Russia midfielder Dmitry Alenichev said on Monday that Russia could pull off an upset in the knockout stage of their home World Cup.
25 Jun 2018
Chechnya doesn't need Salah for self-promotion, says lawmaker
The leadership of Russia's Chechen Republic, where Egypt is based during the FIFA World Cup in Russia, have no need to use the Egyptian national team or their star striker Mohamed Salah for self-promotion, the republic's parliament speaker Magomed Daudov said on Monday.
25 Jun 2018
Putin set to snub Russia again
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the World Cup match between the national football teams of Russia and Uruguay due to a 'tight schedule'.
25 Jun 2018
Iceland ambassador congratulates Russia for fantastic tournament
Iceland's Ambassador to Russia, Berglind Asgeirsdottir, says Russia have organised a "fantastic" World Cup.
25 Jun 2018
20 flights deliver fans for Egypt v Saudi Arabia
A total of 20 flights will deliver football fans to the southern Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup match between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to the city's airport.
25 Jun 2018
Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers
MOSCOW, June 25 (Sputnik) - Free trains will carry more than 4,000 fans to Samara for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Uruguay, Director General of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik on Monday.
25 Jun 2018
Argentina Ambassador: Violent fans have left Russia
Several Argentina fans who were caught on camera bashing a Croatian supporter, have already left Russia, the Argentina ambassador Ricardo Lagorio said on Sunday.
25 Jun 2018
Spain Head Coach Hierro Says Team Not Thinking About Possible Round of 16 Opponent
KALININGRAD, June 24 (Sputnik) - Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday he was not thinking about who his side would possibly face in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
25 Jun 2018
Home fans march in Samara ahead of Russia-Uruguay match
Russia fans have marched in Samara on Sunday ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Uruguay.
25 Jun 2018
The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players
Great players don’t necessarily make great managers, they say, and of course they’re right.
24 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group G
Group G has seen dodgy VAR decisions, plucky minnows, outstanding goals and high quality performances and we haven't even mentioned England being World Cup favourites yet.
22 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A
Group A has so far been a tale of surprising performances, utter embarrassments and Uruguayan resilience
22 Jun 2018
Good Start Does Not Guarantee Russia Success Later in World Cup – Deschamps
YEKATERINBURG, June 21 (Sputnik) - France Head Coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that Russia's early success does not mean they will automatically advance deeper into the competition.
22 Jun 2018
Tunisia hails Russia's organization of World Cup
Tunisian Ambassador to Russia Mohamed Ali Chihi commended on Thursday Russia's organization of Wold Cup, adding that neither the Tunisian team, nor the fans faced any problems during the event.
22 Jun 2018
Krstajic hopes Russia supports Serbia in World Cup
Serbia head coach Mladen Krstajic says he hopes Russia’s fans and players will support his team in their upcoming World Cup match with Switzerland on Friday.
22 Jun 2018
Egypt players to pray in Akhmad Kadyrov mosque
The Egyptian national football team, who are based during the 2018 World Cup in the Russian city of Grozny, will take part in a collective prayer in the main mosque of Grozny, the Akhmad Kadyrov Mosque, on Friday, local authorities told Sputnik on Thursday.
22 Jun 2018
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