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.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

How Tite changed Brazil’s style

Brazil now play like an European side with Brazilian talent and the man behind this change is their coach Tite, who above all emphasises balance.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

Hotdog-munching trio in Russian garb unlikely stars of WC

It was the eleventh minute of extra time in Russia's tense victory over Spain when the unlikely stars of the show emerged: three Russia fans shown on national TV snacking on hotdogs in the stands.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

Tabarez brings Uruguay in from the wilderness

"We were hardly competing internationally, We had to travel to the most distant parts of the world just to have matches." Tabarez says on an interview.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

Miranda named Brazil captain for Belgium clash

Brazil names Miranda as their captain for the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

Wedding guests face tough World Cup choice

World Cup fever in England will not extend to weddings round the country with those tempted to glance at their mobile phones during the match with Sweden facing a red card.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

Japan boss blasts World Cup haters, eyes new coach

Japan's football chief take aim at critics of the Blue Samurai after the team's World Cup return and confirms he is on the lookout for a new coach.

July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018

Easier to score against Brazil than Sweden: Eriksson

"Sweden are not playing the best football in the world, but to score against them is very difficult." says Eriksson.

July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018

Griezmann doesn't know how it feels to be Uruguayan: Suarez

French forward Antoine Griezmann has always been an admirer of Uruguayan culture and previously stated he is half Uruguayan. But Uruguay striker Luis Suarez do not think so, as he says that on a press conference.

July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018

Playing 'favourites' Brazil a dream for Belgium: Martinez

Brazil are the favourites in what Belgium coach Roberto Martinez describes as a "dream match" for his players when the two countries meet in a World Cup quarter-final in Kazan on Friday.

July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018

Support of Fans to help Russia in game against Croatia: Croatian Goalkeeper

The support of Russian fans may help the Russian national team in its 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Croatia, Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic says.