2018 FIFA World Cup

Buenos Aires, May 29 (IANS) The captain of the Argentine national football team, Lionel Messi, said despite the “faith” he has in his squad, they must go into the Russia World Cup with a “calm”…

Pasadena (USA), May 29 (IANS) Mexico had possession of the ball most of the time but lacked attacking and drew goalless against Wales, in their penultimate friendly match before playing in the 2018 World Cup…

Istanbul, May 29 (IANS) The Iranian team, Spain’s opponents in the World Cup in Russia, suffered their first defeat on their way to the tournament, losing 1-2 to Turkey in a friendly match here Turkey’s…

Rome, May 29 (IANS) Italy, who failed to qualify for the World Cup in Russia, struggled to defeat Saudi Arabia, who played their first friendly in preparation for the World Cup in Russia. At the…

Paris, May 29 (IANS) The French national football team easily beat Ireland 2-0 in a friendly match, despite the torrential rain that fell on Saint Denis, with goals from Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir. The…

Las Rozas (Spain), May 29 (IANS) The Spanish national soccer team began training for the World Cup in Russia with 24 players, but without Dani Carvajal, who is beginning his recovery from a muscle injury….

Buenos Aires, May 28 (IANS) The Argentine national football team will say farewell this week to its fans with a friendly against Haiti at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires before travelling to Russia for…

Madrid, May 28 (IANS) Spain defender Dani Carvajal is likely fit enough to appear in next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup, despite suffering from a minor right hamstring injury, according to a statement from Spain’s…