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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Confident Switzerland face already eliminated Costa Rica

  June 27, 2018 12:42 IST

  A win or even a draw will be enough for Switzerland to book themselves a ticket for the knockout stages.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico eye top spot against desperate Sweden

  June 27, 2018 12:23 IST

  Mexico started their campaign in spectacular fashion, stunning defending champions Germany 1-0 and the 2-1 win against South Korea in their next match strengthened their position at the top of the group.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Diego Maradona treated by paramedics post Argentina win

  June 27, 2018 15:28 IST

  He had earlier celebrated Argentina's late winner from Marcos Rojo by sticking up both of his middle fingers at the crowd.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay happy that Suarez, Cavani find their rhythm together

  June 27, 2018 10:50 IST

  On Monday against Russia, Suarez scored from a free kick with a low shot that sailed past Russia's wall while Cavani pounced on a loose ball after the goalkeeper parried it from a header by Diego Godin.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Eyeing pre-quarters berth, holders Germany aim to eliminate S. Korea

  June 27, 2018 10:57 IST

  Since FIFA has operated the World Cup with 32 teams, only Chile has advanced to the round of 16 after earning three points in the group stage.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil look to seal qualification against Serbia

  June 27, 2018 10:31 IST

  Brazil haven't been at their best in the first two games, playing out a 1-1 draw against the Swiss and having to wait until injury time to finally secure the goals and the win against lowly Costa Rica.  

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: New ball to be used for knockout stage

  June 27, 2018 10:31 IST

  The new red design reflects the host nation's colours and the "rising heat" of the second half of the competition.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia end Iceland's chances at World Cup with 2-1 win

  June 27, 2018 6:23 IST

  Ivan Perisic capitalized on a defensive error to score a 90th-minute winner Tuesday, giving Croatia a 2-1 win over Iceland and first place in Group D on Tuesday.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi finally scores as Argentina advance to round of 16

  June 27, 2018 6:16 IST

  Argentina will play France in the last 16 in Kazan on Saturday. If Argentines win and Portugal beats Uruguay on Saturday, Messi would face Cristiano Ronaldo in the quarterfinals.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Australia eliminated, Peru end campaign on high note

  June 26, 2018 23:05 IST

  Andre Carrillo's 18th-minute goal — a half-volley from inside the area — was Peru's first in a World Cup since their last appearance 36 years ago. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: France, Denmark draw 0-0, advance from Group C

  June 26, 2018 23:09 IST

  France topped the group with two wins and a draw, and Denmark had five points.

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  A guide to the World Cup when you know nothing about football

  June 26, 2018 17:33 IST

  Here's a guide for football newbies about some of the more rudimentary aspects of play.

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  Sikh football fan racially targeted due to skin colour in UK

  June 26, 2018 16:10 IST

  The manager of GMS Heating & Plumbing was accused of forgetting his motherland and his skin colour in the poisonous letter.

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  Lionel Messi's World Cup career could end with loss to Nigeria

  June 26, 2018 13:19 IST

  Messi turned 31 two days before the match, and there's strong speculation he'll retire from the national team if Argentina loses.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: France plot path to round of 16 through Denmark

  June 26, 2018 12:38 IST

  A draw at the Luzkniki Stadium will also send Denmark into the knockout round regardless of Australia's result playing Peru at the same time in Sochi.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil mired in doubt for decisive match against Serbia

  June 26, 2018 11:44 IST

  Brazil opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, and then got two injury-time goals to pull out a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica.

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  FIFA fines 3 Swiss players for goal celebration gestures

  June 26, 2018 11:08 IST

  Xhaka and Shaqiri made hand gestures of a two-headed eagle after scoring second-half goals, and Lichtsteiner joined in the celebration.

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  Iran hope for respect after stopping Cristiano Ronaldo at World Cup

  June 26, 2018 10:46 IST

  Even though Iran is eliminated, goalkeeper Beiranvand sees a bright future for the national team and his eyes are set on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain draw 2-2 with Morocco, reach round of 16

  June 26, 2018 9:58 IST

  With Portugal also drawing with Iran, Spain progressed as group winner because it scored more goals. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal draw 1-1 with Iran

  June 26, 2018 9:49 IST

  Portugal finished second in Group B after a 1-1 draw with Iran on Monday. The 2016 European champions will next face Uruguay on Saturday in the round of 16.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1 to finish third in Group A

  June 25, 2018 23:11 IST

  Salem Aldawsari scored with almost the last kick, shooting from a tight angle inside the Egypt penalty area and poking the ball past El Hadary.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Luis Suarez scores again as Uruguay down hosts Russia 3-0 to top Group A

  June 25, 2018 22:11 IST

  Uruguay, which also benefited from an own-goal in the first half, had their third straight shutout of the tournament after consecutive 1-0 victories over Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

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  Playing in Asian Cup is like playing in World Cup for us, says India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

  June 25, 2018 17:21 IST

  Gurpreet Singh Sandhu also feels like the team should try and play away games to test its skills in different conditions.

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  Kolkata Police's Messi-meme on missing penalties creates stir on social media

  June 25, 2018 17:04 IST

  The meme captures Messi's moment of despair against newbie Iceland as he failed to convert from the spot in the June 16 Group D game. 

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  Is Mohamed Salah considering retirement from national team?

  June 25, 2018 16:25 IST

  With Egypt making an early exit from the ongoing World Cup, Mohamed Salah will now turn his attention back to his club play.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland await FIFA judgement on 'provocative' gestures

  June 25, 2018 13:59 IST

  FIFA has added a third Swiss player - captain Stephan Lichtsteiner - to an investigation of both scorers in a 2-1 win who made hand gestures of a two-headed eagle that is an Albanian national symbol. 

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain need to stay motivated for last group match against Morocco

  June 25, 2018 13:51 IST

  The 2010 champions can go through if they beat or draw with already-eliminated Morocco or if Portugal beats Iran in the other match in their group.

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  FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia face Uruguay with knockout round ahead

  June 25, 2018 12:29 IST

  Russia will face its toughest challenge - so far - against Uruguay. The undefeated teams play on Monday in Samara for the top spot in their group, with both already assured a spot in the knockout round.