Soccer

Despite the off-field interferences with former coach Julen Lopetegui’s unceremonious departure, Spain were an efficient winner of Group B, even if, like Portugal, much was left to be desired of certain performances. The hosts, meanwhile, set the tone for...

The first Round of 16 encounter throws up two heavyweights who both have flattered to deceive at Russia 2018. France’s performances have been unconvincing, their team selections inconsistent, and in some cases inherently bizarre (central midfielder Blaise Matuidi on...

By contrast to some of the other groups, the only surprises in Group H at this point are the mirror images of the thumping goalfests exacted upon Tunisia and Panama by the group favourites Belgium and England. Both sides...

The presence of both Serbia and Switzerland, along with 2014 World Cup surprise package Costa Rica, made Group E a potentially tricky section for Brazil, but they were still expected to progress with reasonable comfort to the Round of...

At the time of the World Cup draw, Group C looked like a relatively straightforward section for France, and so it has proven, although they have had to work hard to pick up their two wins against Australia and...

Hosts Russia will kick off the 2018 World Cup finals against Saudi Arabia in Moscow, while defending champions Germany will start against Mexico. Here are some interesting facts about the soccer World Cup. Facts and Trivia of the Soccer World Cup ...

Mexico’s dramatic, and deserved win over defending champions Germany in their first group game has set the proverbial cat amongst several pigeons in changing the landscape of Group F. What, on paper, appeared to a battle between Mexico and...

With Serbia beating Costa Rica and Switzerland drawing their opener to Brazil, this clash between the two European sides could prove to be massively influential; a Swiss win leaves Serbia having to force a result against the group favourites to...

With Brazil the obvious favourite to top Group E, it falls to the trio of Serbia, Costa Rica and Switzerland to argue for 2nd place to progress to the round of 16. Serbia come in with arguably the best...

The European Champions commence their 7th World Cup (and their 5th consecutive appearance) against Iberian neighbours Spain in the standout Group Stage fixture of the 2018 World Cup. Both sides will want to put the memories of 2014 behind...