Four years is a long time in soccer, but players, fans and nations have long memories. Brazil was last seen at a World Cup being well beaten by the Netherlands

Morocco’s first World Cup victory in Russia could come off the field. On the eve of the tournament, Morocco is hoping to beat a North American bid for the right

Airports There are three ways out of depression, goes the joke: Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo. In Moscow, you’ll be arriving at one of these airports. Be careful of overpriced taxis

What is it? The curtain-raiser to the 2018 World Cup sees hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia. When is it? Thursday June 14. What time is kick off? 4pm UK time. Where is it

MOSCOW — Here we go again. Welcome to the quadrennial global water-cooler moment known as the World Cup. Indeed, as a sporting and entertainment spectacle, nothing comes close. The World

Lionel Messi has revealed that his future with the Argentinian national team rests squarely on how the side perform at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Messi, 30, originally announced his

“When I first started to coach Ivory Coast I said to Didier Drogba: ‘We have some fantastic players and we can go far in the World Cup.’ He said: ‘No

As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 7 days to the big kick-off, it is

Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow, two years after his controversial song about Russia sparked anger in the country. The pop star will entertain

Iran are ranked 36th in the Fifa rankings, just two placed below Scotland and five below the Republic of Ireland and are playing in consecutive World Cups for the first time in