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.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

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

"People need to know that we are not going to Russia as favourites but we have a group of very good players." Messi said.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

Spain's Carvajal still hoping to play at World Cup

Dani Carvajal is still in contention to play at the World Cup.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

Neymar 'not yet 100%' but ready to play for Brazil

"It's going to take a bit more time for this fear to go away, but I'm ready to play. Nothing can stop me from doing so," Neymar said.

May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018

FIFA World Cup: HC refuses plea against hoisting foreign flags

A High Court bench refuses to hold hearing on a writ petition that challenged the legality of hoisting national flags of foreign countries at different places across the country at different times particularly during the FIFA World Cup tournament.

May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018

Lee injury adds to South Korea World Cup woes

Veteran striker Lee Keun-ho out of South Korea's World Cup squad after tearing a knee ligament

May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018

Russia prepares for World Cup drone attack

Russia will reportedly deploy jamming devices used in Syria and the war in Ukraine to defend World Cup stadiums against a drone attack. The threat of terror has been a prime concern for organisers of the June 14 to July 15 football showpiece.

May 22, 2018
May 22, 2018

Russian girls become ‘ball boys’

A Russian girls’ football team, from Agryz in Tatarstan, will perform as ball boys in the opening World Cup match.

May 13, 2018
May 13, 2018

Russia hosts World Cup in heat of battle with West

The World Cup kicks off in Russia in a month's time with the hosts at loggerheads with the West and intent on using the football showpiece to trumpet their superpower status.

April 20, 2018
April 20, 2018

European lawmakers demand Russia World Cup boycott

A group of EU lawmakers urge the bloc's leaders to boycott this year's football World Cup in Russia to protest over Moscow's "mockery of European values".

April 3, 2018
April 3, 2018

Russia creates 'tourist police' for World Cup

Russia is looking for a few good men and women who can shoot a gun and speak a bit of English.