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Win in pre-quaters gives us incredible confidence: Netherlands coach van G
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The head coach was pleased with his team's performance but also offered his constructive criticism, saying that the team could have played even better in the second half.
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FIFA WC: Messi, Alvarez guide Argentina to 2-1 win over Australia
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Argentina changed their strategy immediately after the break, switching to a three-man defence after taking a one-goal lead in the first half. They scored their second goal as a result of the tactical switch as they caused Matt Ryan to make a terrible error. It was Julian Alvarez who prof
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FIFA WC: Maestro Messi scores as Argentina lead Australia 1-0 at half-time
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The football maestro scored his 9th goal of the World Cup to surpass legend Diego Maradona, who had 8 goals to his name in the World Cup. It was also the Argentine's first goal in the knockout stage. The goal made him the second-highest scorer for Argentina in World Cups, only one goal be
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FIFA WC: Son Heung-min thanks team-mates for covering his back after Round
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The captain heaped praises on his players and mentioned that they have made numerous sacrifices for the team and made him proud.
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FIFA WC: Roberto Martinez to vacate Belgium's coach post after group-stage
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Following a 0-0 tie with Croatia, Belgium was eliminated from the group stage, placing third behind the Croatians and group winners Morocco. Belgium would have advanced to the round of 16 if they had won their last group encounter.
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FIFA WC: Japan stage comeback, stun Spain 2-1 to book Round of 16 spot
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Japan made a spirited recovery in the second half to find the back of the net twice and then defended superbly to hand Spain their 1st defeat of the tournament. The Asian team stormed to the Round of 16 while Spain also advanced despite the loss, after ending in the second position of Group
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FIFA WC: Morata strikes to give Spain 1-0 lead against Japan at end of fir
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Morata found the back of the net for Spain in the 12th minute after he went airborne to head the ball off a cross from right-back Cesar Azpilicueta to put the Spanish team ahead.
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FIFA WC: Lone strike from Christian Pulisic sees USA edge Iran 1-0
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Brenden Aaronson replaced Pulisic at halftime as a result of the injury, but for the US it was unquestionably a price worth paying as Gregg Berhalter's team held onto its lead in the second half to advance at Iran's expense.
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FIFA WC: Advantage USA as they lead Iran 1-0 at first half
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The American side stepped up their game as they needed a win to advance to the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. They found their hero in Pulisic as the Chelsea star found the back of the net to spark celebrations in his dugout.
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FIFA WC: "He has big creative power, very effective so we miss him", says
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The head coach applauded the forward's creative prowess in football and mentioned that his absence gives other players a chance to step up.
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FIFA WC: Bruno's brace helps Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 as they cruise into
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bruno Fernandes's brace helped Portugal venture into the knockout stages as the forward found the back of the net in the 54th minute and injury time in the second half. The player displayed his goal-scoring ability in the game and almost got his hat trick, but his shot hit the post and mi
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FIFA WC: Portugal, Uruguay play goalless first half
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Both teams had their moments in the first half as they found themselves in positions to take the lead but couldn't convert their chances. Eyes were set on the big guns to deliver magic but the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Edinson Roberto Cavani could not find the back of the n
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