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FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

FIFA WC: Injured Neymar, Danilo to miss group stage

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"They will miss the next game for sure and we will be cautious as they will undergo treatment in order to try to get them in shape so they can play again in the World Cup."

Why long-range goals are a rarity in Qatar World Cup?

Why long-range goals are a rarity in Qatar World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has had the lowest number of long-range shots and smallest percentage of goals scored from outside the penalty area in the last five tournaments.

Spain's Gavi second youngest to score in the World Cup

Spain's Gavi second youngest to score in the World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Gavi scored Spain's fifth goal in the 74th minute with a sumptuous volley in off the post after a floating cross from Alvaro Morata.

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

India drawn with heavyweights at U20 Women's Asian Cup

India drawn with heavyweights at U20 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The top two sides from each of the three groups, along with the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarter-finals.

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women's World Cup on Tuesday as Brazil vaulted to the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over South Korea, while Eugenie Le Sommer's superb long-range strike gave France victory over England.

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Chhetri's record against the neighbours is quite impressive, scoring four goals in eight matches including a spectacular strike from a free kick in Kolkata in 2022.

Another superstar-in-the-making may be playing in FIFA U-17 World Cup

Another superstar-in-the-making may be playing in FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

From the planet's costliest player Neymar to 'tiki-taka' kings Xavi and Iniesta to the ultimate sorcerer Ronaldinho, the FIFA Under-17 World Cup has been the cradle for many of world football's household names.

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Images from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played in Europe on Monday

How Germany can avoid early exit at World Cup

How Germany can avoid early exit at World Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Germany's players, however, must not only process their first ever loss to Japan, they are also under fire back home for their handling of a diversity armband affair

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Big blow for France! Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury in training.

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

World Cup: Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.

PIX: Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

PIX: Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group F match between Belgium and Morocco on Sunday.

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The women's age group showpiece was to be held at five venues in the country --Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai -- from November 2-21. FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup was postponed by football's governing body due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

Ryan Williams Describes 'Blurry' Moment After Scoring on India Debut

Ryan Williams Describes 'Blurry' Moment After Scoring on India Debut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Australian-born striker Ryan Williams describes his emotions after scoring on his India debut in an Asian Cup qualifying match against Hong Kong.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Thousands of euphoric Ecuadoreans celebrated on Sunday in various cities around the South American nation after the country's historic victory against host nation Qatar in the opening game of the soccer World Cup.

Poll prediction: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again!

Poll prediction: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Germany will retain their World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil's record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves.

Serbia edge past Brazil to win U-20 FIFA World Cup

Serbia edge past Brazil to win U-20 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the under-20 World Cup final at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

The brains behind France's convincing World Cup start

The brains behind France's convincing World Cup start

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Griezmann played mainly deep, but also often close to lone striker Giroud or even on the flanks.

World Cup: Magnificent Mbappe shows no signs of stopping

World Cup: Magnificent Mbappe shows no signs of stopping

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Kylian Mbappe's meteoric rise showed no sign of stopping as the France forward sealed the holders' 2-1 win against Denmark to send them into the last 16 of the World Cup on Saturday.

LBGT people in Qatar prepare cautiously for World Cup

LBGT people in Qatar prepare cautiously for World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women's World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2.

FIFA Women's World Cup reaches exciting stage

FIFA Women's World Cup reaches exciting stage

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Round of 16 at the 2015 Women's World Cup is taking shape. The final three days and 12 games of group play will supply the remaining 14 teams.

FIFA World Cup diary: Tite angrily denies any contact with Real Madrid

FIFA World Cup diary: Tite angrily denies any contact with Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Tite was asked about reports that he was set to take charge of the Champions League winners during a news conference ahead of Sunday's friendly against Austria, although it was not clear where they had originated.

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

World Cup PIX: Sweden beat South Korea, bury opening jinx

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match between Sweden and South Korea, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on Monday.

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Bhubaneswar in running to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The final inspection will take place later this year following which the venue of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020 will be named.

Ryan Williams Debut Goal Leads India to Victory Over Hong Kong

Ryan Williams Debut Goal Leads India to Victory Over Hong Kong

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Ryan Williams scored on his India debut as the home side defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in an Asian Cup qualifying match. Akash Mishra added another goal for India, while Everton Camargo scored for Hong Kong.

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona's father had been fighting a long illness and passed away on Friday.

Migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

Migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in the Middle East.

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.

Japan seek to slay another World Cup giant in Spain decider

Japan seek to slay another World Cup giant in Spain decider

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

'Against Spain we are going for the win and that's what we need to focus on'

FIFA agreeing to hold 2022 Qatar World Cup in winter?

FIFA agreeing to hold 2022 Qatar World Cup in winter?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

FIFA has reportedly raised objections of holding the 2022 Qatar World Cup in the summer in light of health risks and speculations are that the tournament would be held in winter.

Czechs up to second in FIFA world rankings

Czechs up to second in FIFA world rankings

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

World champions Brazil remain in top spot, with Argentina, currently leading the South American qualifying competition for the 2006 World Cup, still in third.

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Croatia rout Greece, Swiss win

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Croatia rout Greece, Swiss win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Croatia edged closer to next year's World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 home win over Greece on Thursday in the first leg of their two-legged playoff.