2018 FIFA World Cup

Vienna, June 9 (IANS) The Brazil national team on Saturday trained here ahead of their friendly match against Austria, their last test prior to the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 14. Coach…

Moscow, June 9 (IANS) Some 9,000 fans attended an open training session of the Russian football team at the CSKA stadium on Saturday, five days ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on…

Barcelona, June 9 (IANS) Argentina on Saturday named midfielder Enzo Perez as their replacement for injured Manuel Lanzini in their squad for the FIFA World Cup, starting next week in Russia. Lanzini on Friday hurt…

Berlin, June 9 (IANS) There’s no chance of Germany forward Marco Reus staying cool when talking about participating in his first ever major tournament — the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The blond striker, who…

Moscow, June 9 (IANS) Over 20,000 football fans from Argentina are expected in Russia this summer to see matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Argentinian Ambassador to Russia Ricardo Ernesto Lagorio has said. “We…

St. Petersburg, June 9 (IANS) Achilles, a white-furred Hermitage male cat, will predict the outcome of the FIFA World Cup opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia on June 14, the St. Petersburg tourism committee…

Madrid, June 9 (IANS) Mexican defender Miguel Layun is hopeful about his national team’s performances at the upcoming football World Cup in Russia and said they want to give it their all. Layun, a regular…

Buenos Aires, June 9 (IANS) The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) has presented a commemorative coin for the 2018 World Cup. Friday’s presentation was carried out as part of the “Soccer: a passion of the…

Poznan (Poland), June 9 (IANS) Poland played out a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first international friendly ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The hosts built up a 2-0 lead in…

Rio de Janeiro, June 9 (IANS) The Brazilian national football squad have published their official FIFA World Cup photo, which shows injured players Fred and Renato Augusto, dispelling speculation that they might be dropped. The…

London, June 9 (IANS) Four years ago, there was a collective groan from the whole country as England were spectacularly knocked out of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil at the first hurdle. It was…

Lugano (Switzerland), June 9 (IANS) Switzerland continued their preparations for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Japan 2-0 in an international friendly here. The Swiss are unbeaten in their World Cup warm-up games,…

Tunis, June 9 (IANS) At the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Tunisia are chasing their second victory at football’s biggest stage — 40 years after they recorded their first win in the tournament. Considering the…

Osijek (Croatia), June 9 (IANS) Croatia overcame a deficit to prevail 2-1 over Senegal in an international friendly between two teams bound for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Senegal, unbeaten in friendlies since…

Leverkusen (Germany), June 9 (IANS) Timo Werner came up with a goal and an assist to help Germany edge past a resilient Saudi Arabia 2-1 in an international friendly here. Joachim Loew’s men secured a…