Benjamin Pavard's swerving strike from the edge of the area in France's round of 16 win over Argentina in Kazan has been voted the best goal of the World Cup finals, FIFA confirms.
Brazil superstar Neymar admits that after his nation’s quarter-final defeat to Belgium at the World Cup he couldn't look at a ball and didn’t want to see any of the remaining matches.
The World Cup may be over but passion for the game burns bright in the world's largest refugee camp, where Brazil and Argentina flags still flutter alongside the red and green of Bangladesh, which hosts nearly a million Rohingya Muslims forced out of Myanmar.
Neymar took a swipe at his critics with a tongue-in-cheek video in which he teaches children how to dive.
Last year, Qatar's finance minister Ali Sharif Al-Emadi said his country was determined to have everything ready for the 2022 World Cup well before fans started landing in the Gulf.
France defender Raphael Varane says his team mate Kylian Mbappe is a young ‘alien’ as he praises the 19-year old sensation for his magnificent performances in Russia that helped France to win their second World Cup after 20 years.
The Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hails his star man Paul Pogba for his excellent performances in the World Cup 2018 for France that led Les Blues to their second World Cup title after 20 years.
A French court gives two men suspended sentences Wednesday and fines a third for robbery and violence on the sidelines of France's World Cup victory celebrations.
The World Cup final between France and Croatia was briefly interrupted when three intruders affiliated to anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot ran onto the pitch before being hauled off by stewards.
Brazil legend Pele took to Twitter to praise France sensation Kylian Mbappe after the 19-year-old became only the second teenager ever to score in a World Cup final.
Croatia captain Luka Modric beat competetion from the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Eden Hazard to win the golden ball as the best player in the World Cup even as his side lost the final of the showpiece event 4-2 against France.
What a World Cup Eden Hazard has had for Belgium. While Belgium will not emerge from this tournament as World Cup winners, Hazard has cemented his reputation as one of the world's best players.
Manager Gareth Southgate said England have "no illusions" as to their standing in international football after finishing fourth at the World Cup in Russia.
The World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow on Sunday brings the curtain down on a month-long festival of football that has changed perceptions of the host country while also giving hope to the underdog on the field.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.
A third place finish at the World Cup on Saturday leaves a strong legacy for Belgian football, coach Roberto Martinez said, as he declared the tournament a success for his team.
Scores of Croatian fans took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday ahead of their country's first ever World Cup final appearance, cheering and waving flags in anticipation of the historic match against France.
