Cambodia set for a tough task after FIFA draw
Cambodia team are drawn in group C – alongside Iraq, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Iran.
Tag: World Cup
Pogba central to plans, says Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to build his team around midfielder Paul Pogba despite media speculation linking the French World Cup winner with a move away from Old Trafford ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Pakistan eye unlikely World Cup survival
Pakistan find themselves “alive and kicking” in the World Cup despite a disastrous start as coach Mickey Arthur warned his unpredictable team were still gunning for the semi-finals.
Warner ‘so grateful’ for World Cup chance
David Warner said he felt “just so grateful” to be playing for Australia after his run-laden return continued with a World Cup hundred against Bangladesh.
Asean plots bold 2034 World Cup bid
Asean leaders will be asked at the bloc’s summit today to green-light a bid to jointly host the Fifa World Cup in the next 15 years
ICC blames ‘unseasonable weather’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday defended not scheduling reserve days for group matches at the rain-marred World Cup and blamed the disruptions on “extremely unseasonable weather”.
Morris urges fans to ‘keep faith’
South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris pleaded with fans at home to keep backing the team after a six-wicket loss to India on Wednesday saw the Proteas suffer a third defeat in as many matches at the World Cup.
Golden chance fires England up
Not even England’s most passionate supporters would suggest that winning this week’s Nations League Finals would compare with a World Cup triumph but after last year’s excitement, Gareth Southgate’s men are now eyeing football’s newest trophy.
Vathanaka omission leaves fans puzzled
Honda and Felix Dalmas left fans searching for answers over the squad.
England expects as host nation launch World Cup
England launch the World Cup today as favourites to bludgeon their way to victory for the first time but will fear a Virat Kohli-inspired India and a hungry Australia.
Iniesta, Torres struggling on Japanese adventure
They have four World Cup winners medals between them but the J.League’s high-profile recent recruits, including Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres, have struggled to make an impact this season.
Hot English summer to aid subcontinent teams, says Pietersen
The English weather will play a major role during the World Cup and teams from the Indian subcontinent stand to gain if hot and dry conditions prevail during the May 30-July 14 tournament, former captain Kevin Pietersen has said.
China dream of Asian and World Cup double: Du
Chinese Football Association acting president hopes to host the Asian Cup in 2023.
Wales only in it to win it, says Bennett
Wales will be arriving in Japan later this year with the sole aim of bringing home the World Cup for the first time.
India a class outfit, says batsman
India are a class outfit but they will go into this year’s World Cup with a soft underbelly having failed to settle on a number four, former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar told Reuters in an interview.
Wales can net World Cup, says Gatland
Gatland believes newly-crowned Six Nations champions Wales can lift the World Cup.
Smith and Warner can fire Aussies to glory: Warne
Australia will welcome back Steve Smith and David Warner with “open arms” when their international bans expire and their inclusion will boost the team’s chances of winning this year’s World Cup, former leg-spinner Shane Warne has said.
ICC rules out complacency over World Cup security
There is no question of being complacent with security at this year’s World Cup.
No excuse, no panic Kohli sees big picture in Australia loss
India captain Virat Kohli is too busy counting the gains for his team’s World Cup campaign to mourn the setback in their dress rehearsal against Australia.
Ireland frustrated over form, says Sexton
Ireland are “unbelievably frustrated” that a well prepared Six Nations campaign has not yielded the expected results, flyhalf Johnny Sexton said, as the team looks to rediscover top form in time for this year’s World Cup.
ICC expects India-Pakistan game to go on
The Int’l Cricket Council is confident India and Pakistan match will go ahead.
World Cup winner Banks dead at 81
Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, died at the age of 81.
Qatar stand in Japan’s path
Continental superpower Japan will be out to secure a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title when they take on a young Qatar.
Giles backs England for World Cup
England must make the most of their “best opportunity” to win a World Cup, new director of cricket Ashley Giles has said.
IPL stays in India, to begin in March
India’s cricket board announces that the entire Twenty20 tournament will be held in the country from March 23.
FIFA could expand World Cup to 48 teams
FIFA should if possible increase the size of the football World Cup, Infantino said.
French triumph set pulses racing in 2018
The tournament, dubbed the “greatest World Cup ever” by FIFA President Infantino.
Southgate lauds unprecedented year
Gareth Southgate praises his team after Sunday’s 2-1 victory against Croatia.
Pressure eases on Cheika
A scrappy win over Italy has all but ensured coach Michael Cheika will guide the Wallabies to a second World Cup.
Netherlands performance surprises delighted Koeman
Netherlands coach is pleasantly surprised by his victory over world champions France.
