World Cup Russia 2018

Tehran Symphony Orchestra, the oldest and largest ensemble in Iran, conducted by Iranian-American composer, violinist and pianist Shahrdad Rohani is to hold three concerts in Russia in honor of…

The 2018 World Cup will have little lasting impact on the Russian economy, US ratings agency Moody’s has said in a report. Its assessment is in stark contrast to a recent survey by the Russian…

After ruling the use of Video Assistant Referee in Russia World Cup, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was to set the framework of its usage on Wednesday.

A Reuters…

European champion Portugal spurned a two-goal lead against Tunisia, stumbling to a 2-2 draw, as France, one of the World Cup favorites, flexed their muscles with a comfortable 2-0 win over…

Carlos Queiroz will not remain at the helm of the Iran national team after the conclusion of the country’s participation in the World Cup finals in Russia, the former Real Madrid coach told…

Argentina and Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury.

The 31-year-old, who has won 94 caps for his country, was an ever-…

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz’s seven-year reign has firmly established Iran as Asia’s number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first…

In response to widespread criticism by environmental groups, the image of Asiatic cheetah was finally added to the Iranian national football team’s apparel, although in a smaller size than…

Precious hand-woven carpets prepared to be offered as gifts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup event were unveiled during a ceremony held on Saturday in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province. 

French legend and ex-head of UEFA says France 1998 World Cup draw was rigged to ensure dream final - and claims other tournaments have been doctored too.

Michel Platini was booted out of…

Captain of the Peru national team Paolo Guerrero will be ineligible for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia after having his ban for a doping violation partially upheld by the Court of…

With a month for 2018 Russia World Cup to kick off, team managers now have to reshuffle their rosters due to pre-cup injuries for some players in their league games.

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After an almost flawless qualifying campaign, Iran’s national football team will find it far tougher at the Russia World Cup.

Iran’s route to the round of 16 from Group B could be…

Head of Iran Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, said Team Melli’s official kit for the 2018 Russia World Cup will be unveiled at a friendly match with Uzbekistan on May 18 at Azadi Stadium in…

Iran’s national football team will become the first participant of the upcoming World Cup to arrive in Russia, Deputy Russian Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko told reporters.

On Monday,…

Manuel Negrete’s sublime volley for Mexico against Bulgaria in Mexico 1986 has been voted by football fans around the globe as the greatest goal scored at the FIFA World Cup.

The world-class stature of AFC referees is underlined after a record 16 match officials from Asia have been selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA World Cup Russia in summer.

Russia is to implement ‘tourist police’ force for the upcoming World Cup event which was launched on Monday by Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev.

The impending deluge of tourists…

Video assistant referee technology will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer despite lingering opposition from within and outside football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said…

Football’s lawmakers on Saturday approved video assistant referee technology for the summer’s FIFA World Cup, in one of the biggest changes to the sport in years.

The International…

With less than four months to the FIFA World Cup, Sochi in Russia hosted a two-day team seminar February 27-28, for the 32 nations participating at the upcoming sporting event slated for June 14…

Iran is planning to offer handmade artworks to the International Federation of Football Association at the 2018 World Cup event for publicizing the same, an official at Iran's Cultural Heritage…

FIFA said on Friday it had every confidence in its security measures at the upcoming World Cup in Russia after hooliganism in the host nation came under fresh scrutiny following violent…

The complete schedule of friendly matches Iran national soccer team is set to play while preparing for the Russia World Cup June 14-July 15 has been announced.

Team Melli is placed in…

This year’s soccer World Cup will bring a small boost to the Russian economy but could also cause a short-term spike in inflation, the Russian central bank said on Monday.