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Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia

Almost 41,000 supporters attend Japan v Colombia

A total of 40,842 fans attended the World Cup match between Japan and Colombia, which took place in the Russian city of Saransk on Tuesday, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

Twelve free trains will carry fans to St. Petersburg for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, the 2018 World Cup Transport Directorate said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Putin's 'busy schedule' preventing him from attending the World Cup

Putin's 'busy schedule' preventing him from attending the World Cup

Vladimir Putin's busy schedule is stopping him attending more games at the World Cup, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

Russia face a tough time against Egypt, says ex-coach

The game against Egypt will be very difficult for Russia because their opponents have nothing to lose, former Soviet and Russia head coach Anatoly Byshovets told Sputnik on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Polish PM will only come to the World Cup if Poland reach the final

Polish PM will only come to the World Cup if Poland reach the final

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday that he might go to Russia for the FIFA World Cup, if Poland reach the final. 19 Jun 2018
Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

Rubin Kazan head coach: We'll beat Egypt

FC Rubin Kazan head coach Kurban Berdyev reckons Russia will take another big step towards a debut appearance in the World Cup knockout stages by beating Egypt. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egypt's Tourism Minister will be at the Russia game

Egyptian Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat will attend the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt in St. Petersburg. 19 Jun 2018
Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Mourinho: Winner takes all when Russia face Egypt

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho believes that the FIFA World Cup game between Russia and Egypt will go a long way in deciding which of the teams qualifies for the Round of 16. 19 Jun 2018
Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Sartorially-biased psychic cat forecasts victory for Russia over Egypt

Achilles the Cat has predicted that Russia will beat Egypt in their second group stage match on Wednesday morning AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Russia striker targets 2-0 Egypt defeat

Russia striker targets 2-0 Egypt defeat

Zenit St. Petersburg striker Aleksandr Kokorin hopes Russia can dispatch Egypt 2-0 in their World Cup group stage encounter set to be held at the 64,000-seater St. Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday morning (AEST). 19 Jun 2018
Cat to predict winner between Russia and Egypt

Cat to predict winner between Russia and Egypt

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the World Cup, will predict the winner of the match between Russia and Egypt later on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Sychev says country believes in Russia reaching the knockout stages

Sychev says country believes in Russia reaching the knockout stages

Fomer Russia striker Dmitry Sychev told Latvian media Monday that the whole country believed that Russia would reach the knockout stage at the 2018 World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
Akinfeev is continuing traditions of yashin says Argentina Ambassador

Akinfeev is continuing traditions of yashin says Argentina Ambassador

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is continuing the football traditions of legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, Argentina Ambassador to Russia Ricardo Ernesto Lagorio said on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Salah trains ahead of Russia match

Salah trains ahead of Russia match

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, who is recovering from injury, trained with the rest of the squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against hosts Russia, which will take place in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
El-Hadary says win over Russia would help Egypt reach knockout stages

El-Hadary says win over Russia would help Egypt reach knockout stages

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary said on Monday that beating Russia in their second World Cup match would help the team to reach the knockout stage. 19 Jun 2018
Lagorio wants Argentina to meet Russia as late as possible

Lagorio wants Argentina to meet Russia as late as possible

Argentine Ambassador to Russia Ricardo Ernesto Lagorio said Monday that he wished Argentina and Russia to meet "as late as possible" at the 2018 World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt hope for 'god's help' against Russia says El-Hadary

Egypt hope for 'god's help' against Russia says El-Hadary

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary said Monday that his team were relying on "God's help" in their second World Cup match against Russia. 19 Jun 2018
Semin says 2018 World Cup is best he has attended

Semin says 2018 World Cup is best he has attended

Lokomotiv Moscow and former Russia head coach Yuri Semin said on Monday that the 2018 World Cup in Russia was "the best" tournament he had ever attended. 19 Jun 2018
Egypt to take advantage if Russia focus on Salah

Egypt to take advantage if Russia focus on Salah

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Monday that Russia would be playing into their hands if Stanislav Cherchesov’s side only focused on forward Mohamed Salah. 19 Jun 2018
Cuper says Salah is Egypt's weapon against Russia

Cuper says Salah is Egypt's weapon against Russia

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Monday that striker Mohamed Salah's participation in the 2018 World Cup encounter with Russia would not guarantee success, but he would be Egypt's "weapon". 19 Jun 2018
Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Almost 10 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, a survey revealed on Monday. 19 Jun 2018