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Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez celebrating after scoring a goal

Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez celebrating after scoring a goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match against Russia at the Samara Arena in Samara on Monday — Internet

World Cup Group qualifying scenarios for knockout rounds

With the second series of World Cup group games completed on Sunday, qualification for the knockout rounds is now clearer, report agencies.The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points.Here is where things stand in each group going...

Brazil take on Serbia, Germany face S Korea for Last 16 spot today

SOCHI, June 26 (Agencies): Brazil will look to build on their morale-boosting 2-0 win over Costa Rica and seal a berth in the knockout stages when they take the field in their final Group E match here on Wednesday.Brazil need just a draw to secure qualification for the last 16.For...

Spain snatch late draw against Morocco to set up Last-16 clash with Russia

KALININGRAD, Russia, June 26 (Reuters): Substitute Iago Aspas struck in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco on Monday which gave them top spot in World Cup Group B and a place in the Last 16.Spain will play Russia in the Last 16.The Spanish equaliser was originally...

VAR grabs centre stage at WC

SOCHI, Russia, June 26 (AFP): VAR has grabbed centre stage at the World Cup, with the system that was supposed to provide "minimum interference" instead having a major and highly controversial impact.The final games in Group B on Monday were heading into injury time with Portugal on course to top...

World Cup attendance passes one million mark

MOSCOW, June 26 (Reuters): Over one million fans have attended games at the World Cup, organisers FIFA said in a statement on after Denmark's 1-1 draw with Australia, the 21st match of the tournament in Russia."To date, more than 2.6 million tickets have been allocated to football fans all around...

Denmark supporters

Denmark supporters prepare for the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between Denmark and France at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Tuesday — AFP

England, Belgium battle for Group G top spot in WC today

ST PETERSBURG, June 27 (Agencies): England and Belgium, already qualified from FIFA World Cup Group G, meet on Thursday in what Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini says could be a "strange match".Depending on the outcome of other games, it may not be an advantage to finish top of the group, but...

How much the FIFA World Cup trophy is worth?

As the excitement around the FIFA World Cup grabs the attention of all sports fans around the world, gold bugs are looking at the trophy itself, which is not only made of gold but is also considered to be one of the most valuable sports prizes out there.The World Cup...

Messi's Argentina make way into WC knockout stage

ST PETERSBURG, June 27 (Reuters): Argentina and Lionel Messi progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup by the skin of their teeth on Tuesday after an 86th minute strike from defender Marcos Rojo gave them a 2-1 win over Nigeria, eliminating the African side. Messi had put Argentina...

Maradona says he's fine after health scare

ST PETERSBURG, June 27 (Reuters): Argentina great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he was fine after appearing to take ill during the South Americans' roller-coaster World Cup win over Nigeria on Tuesday, but found himself in hot water again after making an obscene gesture at the game."I want to let...

Russia increases World Cup subsidies by $13m

MOSCOW, June 27 (AP): Russia has increased its government subsidies for the World Cup by $13 million amid concerns over the legacy of the tournament.Two government orders allocate an extra 481.6 million rubles ($7.6 million) for temporary World Cup infrastructure and 334.2 million rubles ($5.3 million) to the state company...

Mascot of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup football

The mascot of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament Zabivaka cheering prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between South Korea and Germany at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on Wednesday — AFP

German team apologise to a country in agony

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, June 28 (AFP): Germany's chastened national team arrived home Thursday after their shock World Cup exit plunged the football-mad nation into mourning and left the future of coach Joachim Loew in the balance.The four-time champions landed at Frankfurt airport shortly after 3pm (1300 GMT), a day after...

Messi first player to score WC goals in his teens, 20s and 30s

Argentina's Lionel Messi has set an incredible World Cup record following his goal against Nigeria on Tuesday.He netted the 100th goal of the tournament and became the first player in World Cup history to score in his teens, twenties, and thirties, report agencies.The World Cup has never been kind to...