‘France won the game, Peru won our hearts’ – Twitter grieves over Los Incas World Cup exit (PHOTOS)
Twitter has reacted with an outpouring of collective grief after the popular Peruvians were knocked out of the World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in Ekaterinburg.
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Spain overcome spirited Iran 1-0 to claim World Cup win in Kazan
Spain beat a spirited Iran team 1-0 in Kazan to claim their first World Cup win in Russia and move level on four points at the top of Group B with Portugal
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Luis Suárez sends Uruguay through with victory over Saudi Arabia
• Group A: Uruguay 1-0 Saudi Arabia (Suárez 23)
• Uruguay and Russia through to the last 16
Ronaldo header knocks out Morocco
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knocked Morocco out of the tournament.
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M’Baye Niang pounces to secure Senegal victory after Poland mix-up
Each of the other four African nations at this World Cup had lost their opening games but Senegal
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'They make me look chubby!': England hero Harry Kane on Russian dolls in his image
England captain Harry Kane has admitted that the Russian dolls that have popped up in his image in Russia 'make me look chubby.'
Details'England would have been crucified if Kane hadn’t scored last-gasp goal' – Schmeichel (VIDEO)
The Three Lions endured an “awful” second half, but three points from their opening match against Tunisia will allow the team to relax and experiment over the next two group games at the World Cup, says RT’s Peter Schmeichel.
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Brazil 1-1 Switzerland: Swiss revival claims point against favorites Brazil
A second-half equalizer from Steven Zuber canceled out a sensational first-half strike from Phillipe Coutinho as Brazil’s World Cup challenge stumbles at the first hurdle inside Rostov Arena.
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Mexico 1-0 Germany: 'Chucky' goal topples reigning champions at raucous Luzhniki
A first-half goal from Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano was enough to give Mexico a shock win over reigning world champions Germany at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium and send perhaps the most conspicuous fans at Russia 2018 into raptures.
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Maradona denies making racist gesture at S. Korean World Cup fans, apologizes for puffing on cigar
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has denied making a racist gesture toward South Korean fans at his country’s World Cup game in Moscow on Saturday. He was also forced to apologize for puffing on a cigar during the match.
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Captain Kolarov free kicks Serbia to 1-0 victory over Costa Rica
Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain’s inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
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x ‘We have to keep calm & win’: Messi feels ‘hurt’ but focused after bitter draw with Iceland
While Lionel Messi feels personal responsibility for his failure to convert a penalty, which led to a 1-1 draw with Iceland, the Argentine star is confident his team will shine during its next World Cup match, against Croatia.
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Nigeria game first big test of Russia's resolve to stamp out racism
World Cup atmosphere has been festive so far, but concerns persist about how seriously officials take problem
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The 3 best moments of the World Cup so far... and they are all Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a sporting riposte to his financial strife, scoring all three Portugal goals in a classic World Cup encounter against Spain – a performance which will etch his name into World Cup history.
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Paul Pogba scores with technology’s help to take France past Australia
The best of them came as Mbappé seared in from the right and instinctively slammed in a fierce shot. The 19-year-old broke into a sweet smile as if to suggest this World Cup lark was just up his street.
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Russia Flexes on Saudi Arabia in World Cup Opener ?
Saudi Arabia vs. Russia: Live Updates, Score and Reaction from 2018 World Cup
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Russia opens World Cup with dominant 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia
An energetic and probing Russia overpowered Saudi Arabia en-route to a spectacular 5-0 victory at Luzhniki Stadium, with rising star Aleksandr Golovin at the heart of the home team’s best moves.
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Surprise selection Gazinsky scores 1st World Cup 2018 goal for Russia
Russia midfielder Yuri Gazinsky etched his name into football history by scoring the first ever 2018 World Cup goal when he put hosts Russia 1-0 up against Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday.
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Moscow turns into sea of color as Russia prepares for World Cup kick-off
Thousands of football fans have been pouring onto the streets of the Russian capital ahead of the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Fernando Hierro to coach Spain at World Cup following removal of Lopetegui
Former Real Madrid defender Hierro, currently sporting director for the national team, will take charge of Spain at the World Cup following the stunning sacking of Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament.
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