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Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

Brazil demand an explanation from FIFA for VAR no-show

The Brazilian Football Confederation has asked FIFA to explain why the VAR wasn't called into action during the national team's disappointing draw with Switzerland. 19 Jun 2018
Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Jonas Hector returns to training with Germany

Germany left-back Jonas Hector has resumed training after recovering from the flu which kept him out of his team's defeat to Mexico. 19 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
This could be my last World Cup...

This could be my last World Cup...

Socceroos midfield maestro Aaron Mooy is soaking up all the thrills of his first World Cup and knows it could be his last, as well as his first. 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
Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia

Japanese princess arrives for the Blue Samurai's clash with Colombia

Japanese princess Hisako Takamado has arrived in the Russian city of Saransk, which will host Tuesday's FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Colombia. 19 Jun 2018
England fan is taken to hospital after car accident

England fan is taken to hospital after car accident

An England fan has been taken to hospital following a car accident at the World Cup. 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
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to attend Portugal's clash with Morocco on Wednesday night AEST. 19 Jun 2018
Brazil star texts praise for Socceroos

Brazil star texts praise for Socceroos

Australia striker Tomi Juric has revealed experienced Brazil defender Thiago Silva offered up some rare praise to the Socceroos after Saturday's 2-1 World Cup loss to France. 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
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
Cisse says African team will win World Cup one day

Cisse says African team will win World Cup one day

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse said Monday he was sure an African team will one day win the FIFA World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

British fan detained at World Cup after train incident

The UK Embassy in Moscow is in contact with Russian authorities over the situation with a UK citizen, who was detained by the Russian police after an incident on a train. 18 Jun 2018
Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder smuggled away the match ball from the opening match

Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, who scored the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, says he's kept the match ball as a souvenir. 18 Jun 2018
Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Almost everybody in Iceland watched their World Cup opener

Over 99% of Icelanders watched their national team's first World Cup game against Argentina, according to is Football Association. 18 Jun 2018
Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Sweden edge South Korea - in pics

Captain Andreas Granqvist stepped up to score from the spot and give Sweden lift-off as they got off to a winning start in their first World Cup match since 2006. 18 Jun 2018
South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park stretchered off against Sweden

South Korea defender Park Joo-ho was stretchered off the pitch during his side's first FIFA World Cup match against Sweden in Niznhy Novgorod. 18 Jun 2018
Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

Cherchesov: Egypt always play the same

The Egyptian national football team play all their matches in a similar manner, according to Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov. 18 Jun 2018