ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy tour driven by Nissan begins its journey in Dubai
Aug 25, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, will embark on its most extensive journey around the globe yet, amid growing excitement ahead of the showpiece event in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July 2019.
Pre-registration for ICC Cricket World Cup Public Ballot 2019 opens
Jul 17, 2018, at 06:29 pm
Dubai, July 17 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Public Ballot will open at 1000 (BST) on Wednesday, 1 August, when ticket applications will be open to all members of the public.
Six stations in France renamed after World Cup heroes
Jul 16, 2018, at 07:12 pm
Paris, July 16 (IBNS): Six stations in the Paris metro have been temporarily renamed as a tribute to France's World Cup winning football players as part of the country's preparations to welcome their heroes.
France beat Croatia 4-2 to win World Cup
Jul 15, 2018, at 11:17 pm
Moscow, July 15 (IBNS): France lifted the FIFA World Cup for the second time in history overpowering a spirited Croatia 4-2 here at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday.
France beat Croatia 4-2, win World Cup
Jul 15, 2018, at 10:33 pm
Moscow, July 15 (IBNS): France defeated Croatia to life the FIFA World Cup here on Sunday.
World Cup final: France-Croatia battle for title victory
Jul 15, 2018, at 08:59 pm
Moscow, July 15 (IBNS): Amid cheers of fans inside the stadium and millions across the world watching it on their TV sets, the grand final match of the World Cup, played between Croatia and France, started on Sunday night.
Not the way we wanted to finish World Cup campaign: Kane
Jul 15, 2018, at 05:05 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): British captain Harry Kane on Sunday said his England ended the World Cup campaign, not in the way they wanted to do it.
Croatia beat England 2-1 to reach final of FIFA World Cup
Jul 12, 2018, at 02:42 am
Moscow - Croatia created history on Wednesday reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup final for the first time beating England 2-1 in the semi-finals. The match winner was netted in the extra-time by Mario Mandzukic after a 1-1 tie in the full time.
WC: Samuel Umtiti's header helps France beat Belgium in first semi-final
Jul 11, 2018, at 07:40 am
St. Petersburg, July 11 (IBNS): A header by Samuel Umtiti in the 51st minute of the game steered France to the final of the ongoing World Cup as Belgium's hope of clinching their maiden title was shattered on Tuesday.
World Cup: England beat Colombia via penalty shootout to reach Q/Fs
Jul 04, 2018, at 08:31 am
Moscow, July 4 (IBNS): England players kept their nerves in control as they defeated Colombia via penalty shootout in an exciting World Cup last 16 stage match to reach the next round of the tournament.
Belgium beat spirited Japan to qualify for quarter-finals
Jul 03, 2018, at 07:45 am
Rostov, July 3 (IBNS): Defeating a spirited Japan 3-2, Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup here on Monday.
Croatia defeat Denmark to reach WC Q/Fs
Jul 02, 2018, at 09:31 am
Nizhny Novgorod , July 2 (IBNS): Croatia defeated Denmark 3-2 (1-1) via penalty shootout to move to the next round of the World Cup here on Sunday.
World Cup 2018: Russia stun Spain in shootout
Jul 01, 2018, at 10:31 pm
Moscow, July 1 (IBNS): The ongoing World Cup witnessed another shocking upset when Russia defeated 2010 champions Spain in the last 16 stage of the tournament here on Sunday.
World Cup: Belgium beat England 1-0
Jun 29, 2018, at 03:30 am
Kaliningrad, June 29 (IBNS): Belgium beat England in their last group stage match of the World Cup here on Thursday.
Japan, Senegal match ends in 2-2 draw
Jun 25, 2018, at 01:13 am
Yekaterinburg, June 24 (IBNS): Japan put up a strong show on the field as they drew the group stage World Cup match against Senegal here on Sunday.
World Cup: Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1
Jun 23, 2018, at 07:29 am
Kaliningrad, June 23 (IBNS): Xherdan Shaqiri scored a late goal which helped Switzerland beat Serbia 2-1 in a World Cup group stage match here on Friday.
Ronaldo renames history, becomes Europe's all-time leading scorer
Jun 20, 2018, at 07:18 pm
Moscow, June 20 (IBNS): As he hit an early goal during Portugal's match against Morocco on Wednesday, Christiano Ronaldo went down to the book uin history as he became the highest ever scorer in international football in Europe.
World Cup in Russia: Indian boy creates history
Jun 20, 2018, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): History was created by a 10-year-old boy during a World Cup clash in Russia when he became the first Indian to be an official match ball carrier in the ongoing sporting event.
Romelu Lukaku shines as Belgium beat Panama 3-0
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:59 am
Sochi, June 19 (IBNS): Panama had a poor start to their World Cup campaign as Belgium defeated them by 3-0 margin in a World Cup clash here on Monday.
Brazil held 1-1 by Switzerland in WC clash
Jun 18, 2018, at 09:58 am
Rostov, June 18 (IBNS): Brazil failed to win their opening World Cup match as a spirited Switzerland managed to earn a valuable draw here on Sunday.
Germany stunned in opening match, Mexico win 1-0
Jun 17, 2018, at 10:45 pm
Moscow, June 17 (IBNS): Germany made a poor start to their attempt of defending the title as they were stunned by Mexico in their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday.
Serbia beat Costa Rica 1-0 in World Cup clash
Jun 17, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Samara, June 17 (IBNS): Serbia fired a goal to manage a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a World Cup clash on Sunday.
France beat Australia 2-1 in World Cup clash
Jun 16, 2018, at 07:54 pm
Kazan, June 16 (IBNS): The first World Cup penalty after a video review and a deflected Paul Pogba goal helped France in defeating Australia in their opening match of the World Cup here on Saturday.
Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Portugal manages 3-3 draw with Spain
Jun 16, 2018, at 07:45 am
Sochi, June 16 (IBNS): A magical display by Christiano Ronaldo helped Portugal draw their first World Cup match with former champions Spain here on Friday.
Iran win first World Cup match in 20 years by beating Morocco 1-0
Jun 15, 2018, at 11:37 pm
St. Petersburg, June 15 (IBNS): Stunning Morocco, Iran registered a 1-0 victory in a World Cup match here on Friday.
Uruguay beat Salah-less Egypt 1-0 in World Cup
Jun 15, 2018, at 10:48 pm
Yekaterinburg, June 15 (IBNS): Without Mohamed Salah, Egypt looked a powerless opponent as Uruguay snatched a 1-0 win in their first match of the World Cup on Friday.
Canada, Mexico and USA selected as hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 13, 2018, at 06:00 pm
Zurich, June 13 (IBNS): The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Jun 11, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): With less than 6 days to go to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the official broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), increased their regional outreach with the addition of Tamil and Telugu live language feeds.
18-year-old Wang Zeru claims 0.1-point victory in her World Cup debut
Apr 27, 2018, at 11:16 pm
Changwon, April 27: In the one and only final scheduled for today at the ISSF World Cup Stage 2 in Changwon, the People’s Republic of China pocketed its fourth gold medal of the competition with 18-year-old shooter Wang Zeru, who ruled the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event.
India complete seven years of its second World Cup win
Apr 02, 2018, at 05:27 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): It was one 2nd April when a six on the long-on by then Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had brought the World Cup to the nation after a long wait of 28 years.