Fifa World Cup 2018

Fifa World Cup 2018

Pavard wonder strike voted best goal of World Cup

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.

6y ago

I couldn’t look at a football, says Neymar after World Cup

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.

6y ago

World Cup fever still raging in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps

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.

6y ago

Diving school! Neymar teaches kids to fall and roll

Neymar took a swipe at his critics with a tongue-in-cheek video in which he teaches children how to dive.

6y ago

Qatar ploughs ahead with World Cup plans despite crises

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.

6y ago

Mbappe is a young ‘alien’, says Varane

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.

6y ago

I hope Pogba understands why he was good: Mourinho

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.

6y ago

French fans sentenced for World Cup robberies, violence

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.

6y ago

Gareca, Guerrero immortalised

Despite a disappointing World Cup run by Peru, a district in Lima has unveiled statues of the coach Ricardo Gareca and top scorer Paolo

6y ago

Luck plays its part

Lady Luck plays a small but significant role in a World Cup that runs over a month.

6y ago

France again after 20 years

Paul Pogba wanted his own star and 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe wanted to make an everlasting impression on his World Cup debut. Their wishes were granted as France lifted the World Cup with a 4-2 win against Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow yesterday.

6y ago

Infantino heaps praise on Russia

The World Cup has helped changed people's view of Russia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told an audience at an event in Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday, standing alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.

6y ago

Hazard wants Golden Ball!

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.

6y ago

France are champions

France beat Croatia 4-2 in the final of the World Cup in Moscow to win the world title for the second time.

6y ago

France lead 2-1 against Croatia at halftime

France are 2-1 ahead against Croatia at halftime in the World Cup final after a pulsating opening 45 minutes at the Luzhniki Stadium.

6y ago

France and Croatia name unchanged teams for WC final

France and Croatia go into Sunday's World Cup final in Moscow with the same starting line-ups as in their semi-final wins over Belgium and England respectively.

6y ago

France and Croatia seek World Cup glory

Croatia face France in Moscow attempting to win their first World Cup while Didier Deschamps' side are aiming to land their second title two decades on from their triumph on home soil.

6y ago

World Cup tops and flops

Kylian Mbappe and Luka Modric -- at different ends of their careers -- have dazzled in Russia to help propel France and Croatia to Sunday's World Cup final.

6y ago