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.

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

Neymar's Brazil form under scrutiny

Criticised for being selfish, profligate and over-dramatic, Neymar struggles to such an extent at this World Cup.

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

France beat Argentina in Kazan thriller

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four second-half minutes to send France into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday.

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

Argentina drop Higuain, France revert to team that beat Peru

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli sprung a surprise when he dropps striker Gonzalo Higuain and replaces him with midfielder Cristian Pavon for the blockbuster World Cup round of 16 clash against France

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

2018 can still be Messi's WC: Maradona

Diego Maradona believes in Argentina and hopes that Lionel Messi still has a chance of winning the World Cup.

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

Argentines caught between love and indifference for Maradona

Argentine legend Diego Maradona is a controversial idol, worshipped as a god for his World Cup-winning exploits but whose life of excess left a tormented public back home torn between veneration and derision.

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

De Bruyne an unsung World Cup hero: Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez, believes that Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne's performances are good but not appreciated.

June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018

Who’s heading home?

It’s now crunch time, as the World Cup in Russia reaches the knockout round. For fans, tonight holds the most crucial hours of tournament, when two of the four leading football nations -- Argentina or France and Portugal or Uruguay -- will head home with broken hearts.

June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018

Messi reveals he wore lucky charm in Nigeria game

Argentina captain Lionel Messi reveals that he wore a symbol of good luck around his ankle against Nigeria.

June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018

Gangnam Style in Mexico City

South Korea’s win knock out defending champions Germany and helps Mexico to go through to the last 16. Hundreds of Mexican fans, delirious with delight, are seen flocking to the South Korean embassy in Mexico City.

June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018

Messi, Ronaldo a win away from quarterfinal showdown

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could face off in the quarterfinal stage of the World Cup given both Argentina and Portugal defeat Round of 16 opponents France and Uruguay respectively.