Let’s mind our own business, say Croatia ahead of Iceland game
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – Croatia know Iceland far too well to be over concerned about calculations regarding the outcome of World Cup Group D as they aim to secure top spot with at least a draw at the Rostov Arena on Tuesday.
Uruguay expose Russian bear as mere toothless teddy
VATUTINKI, Russia (Reuters) – Hosts Russia and their expectant fans were given a brutal reality check on Monday when Uruguay exposed the weaknesses in the side that had been papered over in the uplifting victories over weak Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Wo…
Saudis stun Egypt 2-1 in World Cup farewell despite Salah strike
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Egypt as the two sides departed from Russia on Monday, with the Saudis notching their first World Cup victory since 1994 and adding to the misery of Egypt’s prolific striker…
Uruguay punish sluggish Russia to top Group A
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – Uruguay burnished their World Cup credentials with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Russia on Monday, finishing top of Group A with a perfect record while dampening the hopes of the tournament hosts, who had to settle for second.
World Cup or Eurovision, Iceland keep on hoping
ROSTOV-ON-DON (Reuters) – Iceland will retain their renowned sense of optimism as they take on already-qualified Croatia on Tuesday in a bid to claw their way out of World Cup Group D, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said.
Brazil disappointing, but pressure on Serbia in decisive game
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Brazil may have been one of the big disappointments so far at the Russia World Cup, but the pressure is on their opponents Serbia in their final Group E match in Moscow on Wednesday.
Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event
(Reuters) – World number one Rafa Nadal will warm up for next month’s Wimbledon Championships by playing two exhibition matches at the Aspall Tennis Classic in Hurlingham this week.
Mexico keen to keep winning run going against Sweden
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (Reuters) – Mexico will look to add gloss to their World Cup campaign when they face Sweden in their final Group F match on Wednesday, with a win likely to boost the image of their embattled coach Juan Carlos Osorio back home.
Swiss set for World Cup ‘friendly’ with soulmates Costa Rica
NIZNHY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) – After winning a politically-charged match against Serbia, Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday.
World cup newcomers to carry Germany past South Korea
VATUTINKI, Russia (Reuters) – Germany look set to rely on players who did not win the 2014 World Cup to carry them past South Korea in their final Group F match on Wednesday and into the knockout stage.
