2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Bring on Brazil: World Cup fever grips disbelieving Russia
Russian fans dances in the streets of Kaliningrad on the Baltic and kissed strangers in Vladivostok in the Far East after their team defied all expectations to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Russian police evacuate venues in World Cup host city after bomb threats
Russian police says they had received multiple bomb threats in the World Cup host city of Rostov-on-Don, causing bars and restaurants to be evacuated across the city.
Ronaldo in need of Portugal supporting cast to perform
Ronaldo carried Portugal through their first two group games, hitting a memorable hat-trick in a 3-3 draw with Spain before netting the winner in a gritty 1-0 victory over Morocco.
Argentina vs Nigeria match in numbers
Argentina and Nigeria will be battling it out for a last-16 spot of Group D in the World Cup at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg.
No mercy for Messi: Nigeria coach
"We are not here to watch him (Messi) playing. We are here to make a result, we are professionals" says Gernot Rohr.
Maradona’s birthday greetings for Messi
Maradona posted a picture of him with Messi and captioned the image with a short dedication that read `Happy Birthday, Leo Messi’
Prince William watches England thrash Panama in replay
As England thrashed Panama 6-1 on Sunday Prince William, the president of the Football Association, was flying into Jordan for a historic Middle East tour.
Maradona calls for meeting with Argentina players
Diego Maradona requests a meeting with Argentina's players in an attempt to inspire the struggling squad ahead of their crucial final World Cup group game against Nigeria.
Southgate finds weak points in England rout
England coach Gareth Southgate is keeping his feet firmly on the ground after England's 6-1 World Cup group-stage rout of Panama, declaring "I didn't particularly like the performance".
It might be my last World Cup, says Pogba
France midfielder Paul Pogba says the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.
Belgium's Lukaku doubt for England clash, says Martinez
Roberto Martinez reveals that Romelu Lukaku is an injury doubt for Belgium's World Cup blockbuster tie against England after the in-form striker picked up an ankle injury.
Messi on a mission as Argentina train with renewed hope
Lionel Messi and Argentina hit the training ground today with renewed hope of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
Shaqiri conjures Swiss win
A 90th minute run from Xherdan Shaqiri broke the deadlock and handed Switzerland a 2-1 win over Serbia in their 2018 World Cup Group E match at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
Oh no, ARGENTINA!
What a shocker it was! No football buff, I believe, saw this coming. Argentina, the powerhouse of world football, are on the brink of elimination this early from the World Cup in Russia.
Swedish squad hit by stomach bug ahead of Germany clash
Sweden's preparations for their World Cup clash against Germany hampers by a stomach bug that prevents three players from travelling to Sochi, where Saturday's game will be played.
Argentina deny reports players want Sampaoli out
Argentina denied reports that players want coach Jorge Sampaoli sacked before their final World Cup group game against Nigeria after a humbling 3-0 defeat by Croatia.
Brazil win with Neymar, Coutinho late strikes
Extra time goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar handed Brazil a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in their 2018 World Cup match at Saint Petersburg stadium.
Argentina fans shocked but still dreaming of World Cup glory
"We can't sleep, we can't talk, we can't do anything," said Sebastian, a 34-year-old lawyer who had travelled to Russia from Rosario.
Brazil fans revel in Argentina loss
Brazil fans mock Lionel Messi and celebrate Argentina’s defeat as they sing `Messi Ciao’ (Goodbye Messi) in St. Petersburg.