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Neymar and Luis Saurez will brace the pitch in Fifa World Cup 2018 quarterfinal matches today in Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 : As the World Cup 2018 is drawing to a close, the thrills of the games are increasing. We are into quarter-finals now, and the best of eight teams will battle it out for the World Cup glory. In today's match, Uruguay will fight it out with France, and Brazil will encounter Belgium in Russia on Friday. We don't know anything about the results but the sheer infectious passion will be on display by the participating teams and the fans. Here's today’s match schedule: 1st match: Uruguay vs France When and Where to watch: Uruguay vs France Time: 7:30 PM (IST) In the today's first quarterfinal match, Uruguay vs France will take place in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM (IST). Uruguay vs France match will be broadcast on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD in English Commentary and Sony Ten 3 and Sony 3 HD in Hindi Com...

The first match of the quarterfinals will be played on June 6 between Uruguay and France while the last match of Quarterfinals will be played between Russia and Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 : Fifa World Cup 2018 has been one of the most exciting and unpredictable Football World Cups in recent past with pre-tournament favourites Germany, Argentina, Spain and Portugal crashing out of the competition after losing their respective games in Round of 16 or pre-quarterfinals. The round 8 or the quarterfinals of the Russia 2018 will start from Friday, June 6 after a break of two days. The first match of the quarterfinals will be played on June 6 between Uruguay and France while the last match of Quarterfinals will be played between Russia and Croatia. Here's the full list of Fifa World Cup 2018 quarterfinals schedule: Match Date: June 6, Friday 1st match of June 6: France vs Uruguay Match Time: 7:30 pm (IST), 4:00 pm (France Time), 10:30 am (Montevideo Time) Match Venue...

Sweden advance to the last eight where they will face the winner of England vs Colombia after securing a narrow win with the help of a Forsberg goal. FIFA World Cup 2018 : Sweden advance to the quarter-final of the Fifa World Cup 2018 after slugging out a narrow 1-0 win over Switzerland today at the St. Petersburg stadium. Emil Forsberg, who has been brilliant in this tournament, scored the solitary goal of the match albeit with the help of a deflection off Swiss defender Manuel Akanji. Man of the match Emil Forsberg scored the solitary goal of the match between Sweden and Switzerland, albeit with a bit of luck. Sweden's no.10 received the ball at the edge of the penalty area in the 66th minute and took his shot which looked like it would find the Swedish keeper. But Swiss defender Manuel Akanji stuck his foot out, helping the ball inside the ball and beyond the reach of Sommer. Switzerland have missed out on the opportunity to reach the quarter-finals for the first...

Hazard and Neymar will brace the pitch again tonight in Fifa World Cup 2018 round of 16 (knockout) matches on Monday in Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 : After Messi and Ronaldo exit from Fifa World Cup 2018, in the today's match of Round of 16 (knockouts), Neymar's Brazil continue their campaign against Mexico, and in the second match of the day, Belgium will take on Japan in Russia 2018. This is expected to be another exciting match as both teams with fancy their chances to qualify for the round of 8 (quarterfinals) and make a name for themselves. Today’s match schedule list: 1st match: Brazil vs Mexico When and Where to watch: Brazil vs Mexico Time: 7:30 PM (IST) In the today's first knockout match, Brazil vs Mexico will take place in Samara on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 7:30 PM (IST). Brazil vs Mexico match will be broadcast on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD in English Commentary and Sony Ten 3 and Sony 3 HD in Hindi Commentary. Brazil vs Mexico ma...

Here we bring to you details of all matches in the Round of 16 and predict who might have an upper hand in the knockout stages. FIFA World Cup 2018 : World Cup 2018 has reached the knockout stages. After several closely-fought matches and quite a few shock results in Russia, it’s do-or-die time for the teams that have entered the Group of 16. The first match in this stage will be played on 30 June between France and Argentina, the two star-studded teams that have so far failed to impress. The last match in this phase will be played between Colombia and England on July 3. Just eight teams will advance to the next round (quarterfinals). The teams who have qualified: GROUP A: Uruguay & Russia GROUP B: Spain & Portugal GROUP C: France & Denmark GROUP D: Croatia & Argentina GROUP E: Brazil & Switzerland GROUP F: Sweden & Mexico GROUP G: Belgium & England GROUP H: Colombia & Japan MATCH SCHEDULE June 30 (Saturday) ...

Today's football matches involve the host Argentina, Nigeria Iceland Croatia, Denmark, France, Australia, Peru,   FIFA World Cup 2018 : Fifa World Cup 2018 is getting more excited with each passing day. The 12th day of the Football World Cup 2018 will see the doubleheaders of Group C and Group D. All teams will start playing their 3rd and last group game, which will eventually decide their Round 16 (knockout) chances. All eyes will be on Lionel Messi as Argentina's last group game against Nigeria will decide their future in Russia 2018. Here's the today’s match schedule list: 1st two matches: Denmark vs France and Australia vs Peru When and Where to watch: Denmark vs France and Australia vs Peru Time: 7:30 PM (IST) In today's Group C match, Denmark vs France will take place in Moscow meanwhile the second match of Group C, Australia vs Peru, will be played in Sochi on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM (IST). Denmark vs France and Austral...

Brazil drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their opener last weekend, and Neymar was much criticised for his underwhelming performance FIFA World Cup 2018 : Neymar and Brazil will need to step up their game when they take on Costa Rica in a must win Group E FIFA World Cup clash here on Friday. Brazil drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their opener last weekend, and Neymar was much criticised for his underwhelming performance. He was hunted down mercilessly by the Swiss, drawing 10 of Brazil's 19 fouls, as many as some entire teams. Neymar also lacked the zip which made him the world's most expensive footballer when French heavyweights Paris St Germain signed him from Spanish giants FC Barcelona last August. There was an injury scare after he limped out of Tuesday's training session with a sore ankle but to his team's relief the forward is expected to be fit for what could be Brazil's fourth World Cup match without a win. Costa Rica, on their part, a...

France vs Peru, Denmark vs Australia and Argentina vs Croatia all football match will be live on Thursday FIFA World Cup 2018 : Fifa World Cup 2018   is getting more excited with each passing day. The 8th day of the Football World Cup 2018 will see Argentina and Croatia playing their 2nd match also featuring Lionel Messi. Here's the today’s match schedule list: 1st Match: France vs Peru When and Where to watch: Time:   5:30 PM (IST) In today's Group C match, France vs Peru match will take place in Yekaterinburg on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 5:30 PM (IST). France vs Peru match will be broadcast on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD in English Commentary and Sony Ten 3 and Sony 3 HD in Hindi Commentary. France vs Peru match will be available for live streaming on Sony Liv also.   And Both Airtel and Jio would broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2018 matches for free to their respective subscribers. 2nd Match: Denmark vs Austra...

The 7th day of the Football World Cup 2018 will see Portugal and Morocco playing their 2nd match in today's first match FIFA World Cup 2018 : Fifa World Cup 2018   is getting more excited with each passing day. The 7th day of the Football World Cup 2018 will see Portugal and Morocco playing their 2nd match. Here's the today’s match schedule list: 1st Match: Portugal vs Morocco Time: 5:30 PM (IST) In today's Group H match, Portugal vs Morocco match will take place in Moscow on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 5:30 PM (IST). Portugal vs Morocco match will be broadcast on Sony Ten 2, Sony Ten 2 HD, Sony ESPN, Sony ESPN HD in English Commentary and Sony Ten 3 and Sony 3 HD in Hindi Commentary. Portugal vs Morocco match will be available for live streaming on Sony Liv also. And Both Airtel and Jio would broadcast the   FIFA World Cup 2018   matches for free to their respective subscribers. In the   FIFA World Cup 2018   today's match...

Colombia vs Japan: Colombia were at their best in Brazil four years ago, reaching the quarter-finals FIFA World Cup 2018 : Colombia will look to 2014 Golden Boot winner   James Rodriguez   and top scorer   Radamel Falcao   for inspiration when they take on Japan in their Group H FIFA World Cup opener here on Tuesday.  Despite sacking their coach just 71 days before the World Cup, Japan will attempt to prove their doubters wrong on Tuesday against a Colombia side sweating on the fitness of star midfielder   James Rodriguez.  Colombia have tougher outings against Poland and Senegal after the Japan game and the Andean nation will look to repeat their group stage 4-1 2014 World Cup triumph over the Blue Samurais.  "We're going to conquer Russia," Falcao posted on Instagram recently alongside a picture of the South Americans decked out in ties on their plane to Russia. Colombia were at their best in Brazil four years ago, reach...

The more a country and its society give liberty to its people to make choices for their lives, the more likely it is to be a World Cup winner FIFA World Cup 2018 :   More than a seventh of humanity watched the 2014 final, where   Germany   became the champions with a lone goal in the extra time. Unarguably, this makes the 2018 World Cup the most to-be-watched sport tournament, and a question that becomes central to discussion in the office, over tea or lunch, and at parties, is this: Who will win this time?   Juxtaposing the general development and economic progress of a country with its perceived chances of winning reveals that the probable semi-finalist teams would be the countries with better social and economic indicators. The world’s top betting players such as Ladbrokes, WilliamHill and 888sport have almost unanimously put Germany, Brazil, France,   Spain   and Argentina   as top five, while Tunisia, Iran, Panama, South   Korea ...

Russia has recorded the second largest victory by a host nation in their opening match in the World Cup history after Italy won 7-1 against USA in 1934 FIFA World Cup 2018 : Russia   is a cold and unforgiving place, especially for those not used to it. The Saudi Arabians got to know that first-hand at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow with the Russians pumping in five goals, mercilessly. The high-scoring match certainly lived up to its billing, which, despite being the inaugural match of FIFA World Cup 2018, was between two teams who are least expected to go above the group stage. Trivia:   Russia   have scored 3+ goals in a World Cup game for the first time since beating Cameroon 6-1 in 1994 The 81,000-strong Luzhniki Stadium was lit up to welcome the tournament to Russia, and after half-hour long ceremony, followed by a speech by President Vladimir Putin, the ball was rolled and the match began. Watching from the stands, Russian President Vladimir   Puti...

Since drawing of teams in December, Argentina's defensive problems have risen, Portugal and France have struggled to find fit defenders, Brazil has lost Dani Alves, and Spain has let go of its manager FIFA World Cup 2018 : If there was a sense that the build-up to the 2018 Fifa World Cup was a bit dull, it was punctured on Wednesday when Spain decided to sack its manager Julen Lopetegui   two days before the team plays its opening match against Portugal. Here, perhaps, lies the magic of the World Cup. When everything looks certain, an astonishing turn of events lurks in the corner. The Spain fracas should be a reminder to everyone who thinks the   World Cup in Russia   will play out on expected lines. When the teams were drawn last December, the group stage seemed rather benign for the major teams. Since then, Argentina’s defensive problems have multiplied, Portugal and France have struggled to find fit defenders, Brazil has lost its first-choice right back ...

After the match on Saturday he made an impassioned plea to all fans of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, "abuse us, criticize us but please come to watch the Indian national team" Current Affairs News : Sunil Chhetri, one of the greatest footballers the country has produced, will play his 100 th   international match today when India will take on Kenya in Intercontinental Cup at Mumbai Football Arena. Earlier, in his 99 th   match, he scored a hat-trick to seal the game for India against Chinese Taipei and equalled David Villa's record of 59 goals. After the match on Saturday, he made an impassioned plea to all fans of Lionel Messi,   Neymar   and Cristiano Ronaldo: “Abuse us, criticize us but please come to watch the Indian national   team.” India cricket captain Virat Kohli was the first to support Chettri, urging sports lovers to come forward and watch the   national   football side play, in an instagram post. With less than ...