world cup

World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

World Cup will 'change' Russian perceptions

Football fans who have visited the 2018 World Cup in Russia will change their impression of the country and will bring home wonderful memories - according to one British newspaper. 20 Jun 2018
Koulibaly glad to record Africa’s first win

Koulibaly glad to record Africa’s first win

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly said on Tuesday that his country were delighted to be the first African side to win a match at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Rybus says team were to blame for losing to Senegal

Rybus says team were to blame for losing to Senegal

Lokomotiv Moscow and Poland defender Maciej Rybus said Tuesday that the Polish national football team players only had themselves to blame for the two goals that they conceded during their World Cup encounter with Senegal. 20 Jun 2018
Salah scores penalty against Russia

Salah scores penalty against Russia

Egypt star striker Salah scored from the penalty spot to bring his side the first goal in their World Cup encounter with Russia. 20 Jun 2018
Blaszczykowski substituted due to injury

Blaszczykowski substituted due to injury

Poland head coach Adam Nawalka said on Tuesday that Poland midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski was not ready to play in the second half of their World Cup encounter with Senegal due to injury. 20 Jun 2018
Polish fans are enjoying World Cup in Russia

Polish fans are enjoying World Cup in Russia

Polish football fans, who came to Russia for the World Cup, are speaking positively of the country, while they are enjoying the tournament's atmosphere, Polish football agent Mariusz Piekarski told Sputnik on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Poland v Senegal player ratings

Poland v Senegal player ratings

Group H delivers another surprise to finish off the first round of the group stages. 20 Jun 2018
Osako says he's happy to fulfill childhood dream

Osako says he's happy to fulfill childhood dream

Japan forward Yuya Osako said Tuesday that his childhood dream came true after he scored in Japan's 2-1 World Cup win against Colombia. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi told Sputnik Tuesday that pain might hamper Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah during the upcoming World Cup match between Russia and Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Colombia v Japan player ratings

Colombia v Japan player ratings

A 2014 World Cup rematch saw Group H get off to a dramatic start. 20 Jun 2018
Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

Mooy: We need to bring home the bacon

The Socceroos hope to isolate Danish danger man Christian Eriksen to bring home the bacon against Denmark on Thursday. 20 Jun 2018
Japan overcome Colombia - pic special

Japan overcome Colombia - pic special

Yuya Osako's second-half header gave Japan a winning start in Group H against ten-man Colombia, and earned a first-ever World Cup win for Asia over South America. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jun 2018
England draw in a record TV audience in the UK

England draw in a record TV audience in the UK

The FIFA World Cup match between Tunisia and England was the most viewed TV event of the year in the UK. 19 Jun 2018
Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018

Colombia's Carlos Sanchez receives first red card of Russia 2018

Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez has become the first player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be shown a red card. 19 Jun 2018
Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Neuer wants a 2014 re-run from his teammates

Germany goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer says the time has come for the team to replicate their World Cup winning form from the tournament in Brazil four years ago. 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
Alli set for MRI scan on thigh injury

Alli set for MRI scan on thigh injury

Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli will undergo an MRI scan after injuring his thigh in the Three Lions' 2-1 win over Tunisia. 19 Jun 2018
Neuer: We're not worried

Neuer: We're not worried

Germany are confident about reaching the knockout stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup despite losing their first group-stage game, according to captain Manuel Neuer. 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
Over 400,000 use Volgograd's public transport on England's opening night

Over 400,000 use Volgograd's public transport on England's opening night

Buses, tramways and suburban trains transported around 400,000 people in the Russian city of Volgograd on the day it hosted the World Cup match between Tunisia and England, the city's Deputy Mayor Sergey Razumny said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

James Rodriguez starts on the bench for Colombia

Midfielder James Rodriguez will not start for Colombia in their first FIFA World Cup match against Japan in Saransk. 19 Jun 2018