World Cup

Senegal punish Polish errors to win 2-1 in Group H

Senegal took full advantage of their opponents’ errors to beat Poland 2-1 in their opening… Read More

Japan make history with World Cup win against 10-man Colombia

SARANSK: Yuya Osako exacted sweet revenge for Japan on Tuesday as the Blue Samurai beat… Read More

Mysterious ‘UFO in shape of stingray’ lights up night sky over Russia

The World Cup has kicked off but interest may stretch beyond the stars, after reports… Read More

Dramatic England WCup win against Tunisia breaks 2018 TV record

LONDON: England's last-gasp win against Tunisia at the football World Cup was Britain's most-watched television… Read More

Salah declared fit for Egypt’s match against Russia

SAINT PETERSBURG: Mohamed Salah has been declared fit ahead of Egypt's crunch game against Russia… Read More

Lukaku double as Belgium outclass brave Panama

SOCHI: A stunning volley from Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku double broke the resistance… Read More

Sweden bury World Cup opening jinx to beat South Korea

NIZHNY NOVGOROD: Sweden won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958… Read More

Brazil, Switzerland World Cup match ends in 1-1 draw

MOSCOW: After Argentina failed to beat Iceland and Germany lost to Mexico, Brazil, one of… Read More

World Cup holders Germany crash to Mexico defeat

Defending champions Germany crashed to the first defeat in their opening game of a World… Read More

Russia see Egypt as biggest World Cup threat

One of the architects of Russia's World Cup bid thinks the host nation's upcoming clash… Read More

Kolarov stunner gives Serbia World Cup victory over Costa Rica

Aleksandar Kolarov's brilliant second-half free-kick gave Serbia a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in their opening World… Read More

World Cup stars more protected than ever but the magic of the fans endures

SAINT PETERSBURG: Almost 10,000 miles separate Yekaterinburg and their school in Montevideo but for a… Read More

‘Can’t compare Messi and Ronaldo’, says Portugal’s Silva

Portugal's Adrien Silva refused to be drawn on comparisons between teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's… Read More

Ever missed a penalty? Don’t worry, Messi does too

NIZHNY NOVGOROD: For anyone who has ever missed a penalty at any level, there was… Read More

Germany and Brazil roll into the World Cup

Brazil star Neymar will make his World Cup bow as the five-time champions kick off… Read More

Iran bans public screening of World Cup matches for families

TEHRAN: Authorities in Tehran canceled plans to allow families to watch Iran’s World Cup football… Read More

Bouhaddouz own goal hands Iran late victory over Morocco

SAINT PETERSBURG: Iran's players stormed the pitch at full-time after an own goal from Morocco's… Read More

Iceland crowned as champs of economic World Cup

The World Cup has only just kicked off, but a surprise winner has already emerged:… Read More

Russia thump Saudi Arabia in FIFA World Cup opener

MOSCOW: Russia kicked off their World Cup in style on Thursday, thumping Saudi Arabia 5-0… Read More

World Cup kicks off in Russia

The World Cup kicks off in Russia Thursday as the host nation take on Saudi… Read More