2018 FIFA World Cup
Chinese firm delivers refund promise after France wins World Cup
France winning the World Cup trophy in Russia, Chinese kitchen and bathroom appliance maker Vatti Corp is now in the spotlight -- it is time for the company to deliver on a bold promise.
World Cup celebrations rock France
Newspapers and TV stations hail France's World Cup victory, while clean-up crews work against the clock to tidy up after a crazy night's partying in Paris ahead of a victory parade down the Champs Elysees.
Soaked but smiling, Croatian president wins admirers at WC final
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic wins many admirers for own performance at the World Cup final in Moscow, where she stands in driving rain at the closing ceremony, smiles and hugs every player from both teams.
Paris subway changes names to honour WC champs
France's soccer coach will have a subway train station named after him to celebrate his World Cup win and poet Victor Hugo will have to share his memorial slot on Paris's transport map with the team's goalkeeper and captain.
'Thank you, heroes'- press hail Croatia squad
Croatian media hails their team as heroes after the small country's historic success in reaching the World Cup final where France beat them 4-2.
Deschamps hails 'beautiful' WC win but Lovren says 'France didn’t play football'
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren is scathing of France's style of play following his side's defeat in Sunday's World Cup final.
Russia targeted by almost '25 million cyber-attacks' during WC: Putin
Russia was the target of almost 25 million cyber-attacks during the World Cup, President Vladimir Putin says, though he did not indicate who may have been behind the attacks.
Trump congratulates Putin on hosting the WC
President Donald Trump tweets Sunday to congratulate the winning team, President Vladimir Putin, and Russia after the World Cup final, which he calls "one of the best ever!"
Mental strength paid off for France, says Deschamps
France manages to overcome mistakes and imperfections in their World Cup final victory over Croatia with sheer mental strength to lift the trophy for the second time, coach Didier Deschamps says.
England vs Croatia: WC semi-final, stats and analysis
England reaches a semi-final in the tournament since 1990. Croatia, meanwhile makes the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time since 1998.
Courtois blasts France victory as 'shame for football'
Belgium goalkeeper Courtois criticises Deschamps's side for a defensive style of play in the World Cup semi-final.
Pogba dedicates France win to Thai cave survivors
Paul Pogba dedicates France's World Cup semi-final win against Belgium to the 12 boys who survived a harrowing ordeal trapped underground in Thailand.
Footballers' cars…and if footballers were deshi cars
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is almost over. We've been treated to a tournament full of fantastic goals, heartbreaking upsets and plenty of underdog triumphs that add drama to the greatest sporting event in the world.
Is Modric the best midfielder in this WC?
The Croatia captain Luka Modric carries his excellent club level form that helped Real Madrid secure their 13th UCL title earlier in May to this World Cup as the Croats are now very close to achieving the ultimate glory in Russia.
"It's a perfect storm" for Croats after years of heartbreak: Bilic
World Cup glory beckons for Croatian stars such as Luka Modric after several traumatic experiences at major tournaments, says their former coach Slaven Bilic.
Anyone but England? The bitter truth about football rivalry in the UK
For football fans in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it's often a case of ABE (Anyone But England). It's tough for them to change the habit of a lifetime and get behind Gareth Southgate's team in the World Cup.
Brazil officials 'furious' with Neymar after failing to thank fans
Brazil Football Confederation officials are furious with Brazil star Neymar as he refused to meet with fans when they landed back after World Cup exit.
France and Belgium fight it out for WC final place
France will unleash the attacking talents of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann against Eden Hazard's gifted Belgium side in Saint Petersburg with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
Come to Russia, says FIFA ambassador to England fans
"Football is separate from politics, come to Russia and support your national team" says Victoria Lopyreva, glamorous ambassador for the soccer World Cup in Russia.