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 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

Bangladesh World Cup megafan unfurls miles-long Germany flag

A football-mad farmer in Bangladesh unfurls a homemade German flag stretching 5.5 kilometres (3.4 miles) in a bizarre act of devotion to his favourite team ahead of the World Cup.

June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018

Messi the GOAT?

Lionel Messi has risen to become football’s reigning GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).

June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018

Salah included in Egypt's World Cup squad

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in Egypt's 2018 World Cup squad despite still underdoing treatment for a shoulder injury he suffered in the Champions League final.

June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018

Neuer is in Germany World Cup squad, Sane left out

Germany have included 2014 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in their final squad for the 2018 tournament, even though he has only just returned from a long-term absence through injury.

June 3, 2018
June 3, 2018

Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia

Neymar scored on his return to action after three months out through injury as Brazil warmed up for the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield

May 30, 2018
May 30, 2018

Putin unlikely to visit Russian team’s World Cup training camp

"You may all know well that the president (Vladimir Putin) is supporting the team, just like the rest of the Russians" presidential spokesman Peskov said

May 30, 2018
May 30, 2018

France bans 'big screen' zones for World Cup over terror fears

The threat of terrorist attacks in France has put paid to fans' hopes of watching the World Cup on big screens in public spaces.

May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018

Jason Derulo - Colors (Official Music Video) The Coca-Cola Anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The new single Colors is available now! Colors is the Coca-Cola Anthem for the 2018 Fifa World Cup!

May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018

Making the FIFA World Cup Song with Nicky Jam, Diplo & Era Istrefi!

Behind the scenes of the official song for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, produced by Diplo and featuring Nicky Jam, Era Istrefi and Will Smith!

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

We aren't the best nor the favourites, Messi warns Argentina fans

"We cannot send the message that we are the best, because that's not true." Messi said.