[unable to retrieve full-text content] Harry Kane’s hat trick leads England to the Round of 16, Japan and Senegal are fit to be tied, and Colombia eliminates Poland.
Tag: FIFA
FIFA rejects UK tabloid claims it covered up doping by Russian footballers
FIFA has rejected claims by UK tabloid the Mail on Sunday that it covered up cases of doping by Russian footballers. In typically sensationalist yet logic-light piece, Mail on Sunday journalist Nick Harris claimed that “FIFA had documentary proof of institutional cover-ups in Russian football 18 months ago — but have apparently done nothing to hold […]
FIFA opens case against Shaqiri & Xhaka over controversial eagle celebrations
World football governing body FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Swiss players Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, after the pair celebrated their goals in the win against Serbia by making an Albanian eagle salute. Read more The players are both ethnic Albanian and celebrated their strikes in the match against Serbia by making the controversial […]
'Being an immigrant helps to embrace diversity'– Infantino on running post of FIFA president (VIDEO)
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said his experience of having emigrated to Switzerland helps him to understand people and resolve problems in his role at the helm of the world football governing body. Talking exclusively to RT host and former football great Peter Schmeichel, Infantino said that his top goal is to develop football around […]
North America bid wins FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting rights
The North American joint bid comprising the USA, Mexico and Canada has won the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision was announced at FIFA’s annual congress in Moscow on Wednesday. The bid beat off competition from Morocco and was chosen in a vote by 203 of FIFA’s 210 member federations present in […]
Instant expert: 2018 FIFA World Cup
It's that time again — when people across the globe gather in large groups to cheer on their football (soccer) heroes for an entire month. Yes, it's time for the 2018 World Cup — now with 100 per cent more Vladimir Putin! While it may be the most popular game on Earth, that doesn't mean everyone watching the […]
How to Watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Streaming services, match schedules, and more for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b19b0ea6afb9c1ea87c611d/master/pass/zabivaka-963745456.jpg
Russia become lowest-ranked World Cup team after slipping below Saudis in FIFA standings
Hosts Russia will be the lowest-ranked of all the 32 teams at this summer’s World Cup, after FIFA’s latest international standings showed the team had slipped below opening game opponents Saudi Arabia. Russia dropped to 70th in the official FIFA rankings released on Thursday – their lowest position ever and three places below the Saudis […]
Here’s when the 2018 FIFA World Cup starts where you live — and how you can watch it live online
Getty Images The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia kicks off on Thursday, June 14 and ends of Sunday, July 15. The first World Cup match, Russia vs. Saudi Arabia, has a 6 p.m. start time in Moscow, which means 11 a.m. for audiences in New York City. Here’s everything you need to know. The […]
‘Play with an open heart’: FIFA reveals World Cup team slogans
FIFA has announced the slogans chosen by fans to adorn the official buses of the 32 teams at this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Hosts Russia will have the uplifting ‘Play with an open heart’ on their bus. The initiative was launched as part of World Cup sponsor Hyundai’s ‘Be There With Hyundai’ competition, and […]
