Fifa World Cup Update
-
My good performance matters little if we don't win, says Indian U-17 goalkeeper Dheeraj
Football | Oct 07, 2017, 04:48 PM ISTDheeraj's exploits under the bar drew praise from USA coach John Hackworth.
-
Argentina on brink of missing World Cup after drawing to Peru; Messi's last chance
Football | Oct 07, 2017, 04:28 PM ISTThis grim reality is setting in for generations of Argentines who have never experienced such a thing, including Messi, who will turn 31 during the World Cup next year in Russia.
-
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Spain secure spot; Italy held by Macedonia
Football | Oct 07, 2017, 04:21 PM ISTSerbia needed a win against Austria to clinch its spot from Group D but it lost 3-2 in Vienna, while Wales kept its chance alive by beating Georgia 1-0 despite Gareth Bale's absence.
-
FIFA U-17 World Cup: USA punished us, says Indian coach Matos
Football | Oct 07, 2017, 04:02 PM ISTUSA thrashed the hosts 3-0 as the visitors displayed a dominating character throughout the match to deny India a possibility of even scoring a goal.
-
FIFA U-17 World Cup,India vs USA : PM Narendra Modi graces opening game
Sports | Oct 07, 2017, 11:18 AM IST -
We will make the small possibilities count, says India's U-17 coach
Football | Oct 05, 2017, 09:52 PM ISTDe Matos said that his players have made a lot of improvement in defending and then in making transitions to attacking but still lack the finish.
-
Forgive us for being jealous: Sunil Chhetri's endearing message to the Indian U-17 team
Football | Oct 05, 2017, 09:30 PM ISTChhetri, who has played Nehru Cups in front of packed galleries, is ready to cheer the younger ones.
-
Hosts India set to make FIFA World Cup debut against USA on October 6
Football | Oct 05, 2017, 04:58 PM ISTIndia would enjoy the home advantage and captain Amarjit Singh and his team-mates have promised to be competitive at the showpiece event.
-
India have quality and determination to impress in FIFA U-17 World Cup: I M Vijayan
Football | Oct 04, 2017, 05:59 PM ISTThe 48-year-old is optimistic that the host nation players could make heads turn with their performance.
-
Italy rely on forwards to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2018 after slow start
Football | Oct 04, 2017, 03:56 PM ISTThere is a very real chance that when the tournament kicks off on June 14, it will be without the four-time champions.
-
Spain's Iniesta, Morata and Carvajal to miss World Cup qualifiers
Football | Oct 02, 2017, 06:47 PM ISTThe trio will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Albania on Friday and Israel on October. 9.
-
Families are our motivation: India U-17 football players
Football | Oct 01, 2017, 05:20 PM ISTThe entire India squad showed excitement when they heard that the process to bring their parents here has already started.
-
India should take FIFA U-17 World Cup as "a first step for future", says coach Norton de Matos
Football | Sep 30, 2017, 07:04 PM ISTThe coach dropped enough hints that his side may not reach the knock-out stage of the competition, beginning on October 6.
-
Germany on quick qualifying course with 2-1 win over Czech Republic
Football | Sep 02, 2017, 04:01 PM ISTGermany is one of only two countries with Switzerland to win all its opening seven qualifying games.
-
India's Under-17 football team to participate in four-nation tournament in Mexico
Football | Jul 31, 2017, 06:20 PM ISTThe Indian squad will be locking horns against Mexico on August 3 before facing Colombia on August 4 and Chile on August 6.
-
India shows interest in hosting FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019
Football | Jul 04, 2017, 07:12 PM ISTBracing up to organise the U-17 World Cup later this year, AIFF president Praful Patel stated that this would be the next "logical step for the development of football in India".
-
With a year remaining, FIFA World Cup in Russia faces challenges
Football | Jun 27, 2017, 06:06 PM IST"The project is very big and there are some delays or operational questions, minor questions, but nothing critical," says Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko who oversees World Cup preparations.
-
2022 Football World Cup: Keeping track of situation in Qatar, says FIFA as Gulf crisis deepens
Football | Jun 05, 2017, 07:22 PM ISTFIFA said that it was 'in regular contact with the Qatar 2022 Local Organising Committee and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy handling matters relating to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.'
-
US, Mexico, Canada to submit join bid for co-hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
Football | Apr 11, 2017, 10:09 AM ISTUnited States, Canada and Mexico have announced that they will submit a joint bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
-
Wolf ‘Zabivaka’ chosen as mascot of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Football | Oct 22, 2016, 01:38 PM ISTRussia have named Zabivaka the wolf as mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.