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France striker Kylian Mbappe trains during a practice session in Glebovets ahead of the quarterfinal against Uruguay. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Uruguay look to stop speedy Mbappe run

Uruguay's defence has been the stingiest here along with Brazil's, having conceded only one goal in four matches.

6 July 2018 12:44 AM IST

England fans in Russia celebrate after beating Colombia to enter the World Cup quarterfinals. (Photo:AP)

England fans rejoice

Harry Kane & Co. enthrall their supporters with a shootout win.

5 July 2018 2:42 AM IST

James Rodriguez (left) celebrates Yerry Minas equaliser in added time from the stands at the Spartak Stadium. (Photo:AP)

When you have James Rodriguez for company

A calf problem had ruled Rodriguez out the game and he was accompanied by his team-mate Miguel Borja, another injury...

5 July 2018 2:38 AM IST

Fans without tickets enjoy live action at the Fifa Fan Fest zone in Russia. (Photo: DC)

Fan Fest is fantastic at World Cup

A visit to the Moscow Fan Fest for the Belgium-Japan last 16 match on Monday was revelatory.

4 July 2018 1:12 AM IST

At the same time, the Brazilian superstar has also irritated his opponents and fans alike in Russia with petulant play-acting.

Actor' Neymar annoys fans

The Brazlian's performance is tarnished by his tendency to overreact.

4 July 2018 1:09 AM IST

Cynics who cavilled at Japans progression to the second round on account of their superior disciplinary record over Senegal had a fitting replay in the Blue Samurais splendid show on Monday. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Japan punch above weight, leave Russia proud

The match was a spectacle as both teams played positive, clean football.

4 July 2018 1:05 AM IST

Lin Ji Jia and his 69-year-old mother Yuan Zhang.

Chinese mom-son duo hog limelight at Luzhniki arena

After leaving his mother in the hotel to watch five matches here, Lin finally brought her to the Luzhniki, the citadel...

3 July 2018 1:25 AM IST

A Russian fan celebrates on a lamp post in central Moscow. (Photo: AFP)

Russia rocks as Spain stumble

After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Russia hadn't progressed even to the second round of the World Cup.

3 July 2018 1:20 AM IST

Russia were at least unpretentious about their goal: a shootout. And, they did what they had to do defend as a team to achieve their objective. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Spanish tiki-taka or a sleeping pill?

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov defended his strategy after the match.

3 July 2018 1:16 AM IST

Russian players rush to hug goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev (left) after he makes a save during the penalty shootout against Spain at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Spanish Lullabye

Russia win 4-3 on penalties

2 July 2018 1:02 AM IST

Messi and Ronaldo

Cup loses sheen, but it's ok

Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been knocked out of the World Cup, much to the dismay of their...

2 July 2018 12:11 AM IST

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his sides third goal against Argentina at the Kazan Arena on Saturday (Photo: AFP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: Mbappe nets twice as France knock Argentina out

Mbappe nets twice as France knock Argentina out.

1 July 2018 12:48 AM IST