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Why England are one of the favourites to win World Cup

Why England are one of the favourites to win World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

A second-place finish in the group stages could prove to be a blessing in disguise for England who are on the relatively easier side of the draw in the knockout stages.

FIFA WC: France not mission impossible for Tunisia

FIFA WC: France not mission impossible for Tunisia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"Let's wait for the result of the match and we will see later. We are people who bear responsibility and hopefully I will be able to answer your question after the match." said Kadri.

World Cup PIX: Colombia through as Senegal suffer yellow card heartache

World Cup PIX: Colombia through as Senegal suffer yellow card heartache

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Yerry Mina's header secured Colombia a 1-0 win over Senegal in Samara on Thursday to clinch their safe passage to the last 16 as they finished top of Group H, while Senegal missed out to Japan on a fair play tiebreaker.

PIX: Morocco, Croatia fans paint the stadium RED

PIX: Morocco, Croatia fans paint the stadium RED

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The fans were in full voice during the national anthems and the stadium was bouncing.

'Australia conducted clean bid for 2022 World Cup'

'Australia conducted clean bid for 2022 World Cup'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On Friday, Federation Football Australia FFA chief Frank Lowy rejected criticism of Australia's failed bid for the 2022 World Cup, saying the country ran a "clean campaign".

FIFA WC: Van Gaal proud of boring advance to last 16

FIFA WC: Van Gaal proud of boring advance to last 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Dutch finished the group with seven points and await the outcome of the Group B matches later on Tuesday to discover the identity of their round of 16 opponents on Saturday.

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

British citizen detained in Russia after incident on World Cup train: Embassy

VOTE! Would you prefer a 32, 40 or 48-team football World Cup?

VOTE! Would you prefer a 32, 40 or 48-team football World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that proposals for a 32, 40 or 48-team World Cup in 2026 are still on the table and that a larger tournament would not mean a drop in quality.

Big money, complacency reasons for German exit from World Cup

Big money, complacency reasons for German exit from World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Two defeats and one last-gasp victory in the group stage meant an embarrassed Germany made their earliest World Cup exit in 80 years on Wednesday.

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Tuesday's match holds importance for India as any slip-up could be disastrous in their bid to make it to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a record extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"It is important to simultaneously monitor the other game because you can adapt your strategy a bit accordingly," said Mueller.

Why Aussie keeper Ryan hopes his World Cup bills keep on rising

Why Aussie keeper Ryan hopes his World Cup bills keep on rising

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mathew Ryan asked his family if anyone wanted to come and watch him play in the World Cup in Russia, there was an enthusiastic response - from 27 of them.

India drawn with Iran, Oman in football World Cup qualifiers

India drawn with Iran, Oman in football World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Indian football team was pooled with Iran, Oman, India, Turkmenistan and Guam at the draw for AFC nations in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Swiss among World Cup seeds, Italy miss out

Swiss among World Cup seeds, Italy miss out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Switzerland will be among the eight seeded teams at the World Cup draw in December after they leapt to seventh in the latest FIFA rankings announced on Thursday, while Italy were edged out.

FIFA WC PIX: Netherlands script late win over Senegal

FIFA WC PIX: Netherlands script late win over Senegal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The first half of Monday's World Cup Group A match between Senegal and the Netherlands ended 0-0 at Al Thumama Stadium as the Dutch were left to rue missed chances.

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The hosts for India's home leg against Kuwait on June 6 next year will be confirmed at a later date.

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The AIFF sacked Stimac in June, terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw.

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

European champions Spain will enter their final group match against DPR Korea as the firm favourites, looking to secure a Round of 16 berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Friday.

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Neither Kadri nor Jebali would be drawn on the issue of captains at the World Cup wearing a "OneLove" armband in support of the LGBTQ community, which FIFA said will result in a booking.

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

PIX: South Korea beat Portugal to squeeze into next round

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

South Korea scored an added time goal to beat already-qualified Portugal 2-1 at the World Cup in a comeback win that sent the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on the number of goals scored.

FIFA WC: Qatar aspires to perform like other Arab teams

FIFA WC: Qatar aspires to perform like other Arab teams

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

"We are a small country, the smallest to host the World Cup. We prepared ourselves for the possibility of an early exit, but this does not mean the end of the project."

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,

World Cup: Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations

World Cup: Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Jose Pekerman-coached team closed ranks on Friday, undertaking a private training session at their ski resort base outside of Kazan and declining to comment on the Colombian police probe and their preparations for Poland, who were upset 1-0 by Senegal in their opener.

FIFA WC: Martino will try the impossible for Mexico

FIFA WC: Martino will try the impossible for Mexico

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"When we saw Argentina being drawn in our group, we never imagined the scenario we will have tomorrow," Martino said.

Federer hits out at 'lethargic' Swiss team following World Cup exit

Federer hits out at 'lethargic' Swiss team following World Cup exit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Roger Federer said his 'lethargic' countrymen got what they deserved at the World Cup after they were beaten 1-0 by Sweden in the Round of 16.

Vinicius Jr silences critics as Real Madrid rout Monaco

Vinicius Jr silences critics as Real Madrid rout Monaco

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'The only thing I can do is on the pitch -- to give my all. I won't always be technically perfect, but I will always give 100% for the team.'

U-17 World Cup ticket to cost less than Rs 50 but there's a catch!

U-17 World Cup ticket to cost less than Rs 50 but there's a catch!

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The catch here is that one has to buy the season tickets to get the discount of "about 60 per cent".

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Jezreel Pannikot reveals life lessons the stars of the 2018 World Cup taught us.

FIFA WC: Africa still searching for the win

FIFA WC: Africa still searching for the win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

All five African teams at the last World Cup in Russia failed to get past the first round and the continent's football leaders have said their future priority is to make sides more competitive in the international arena.

WC Preview: Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

WC Preview: Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ecuador are confident that Enner Valencia, who got both goals in their 2-0 win over hosts Qatar on Sunday, will be fit to play despite some concerns over a knee sprain.

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

U-17 World Cup Digest: A big opportunity for youngsters, says PM Modi

U-17 World Cup Digest: A big opportunity for youngsters, says PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup a "big opportunity for our younger generation" and said the event will increase the interest in football in the country.

CAFA Nations: India ready for tricky Afghan challenge

CAFA Nations: India ready for tricky Afghan challenge

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

India eye victory against Afghanistan in push for CAFA Nations Cup play-offs

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

World Cup qualifier: India aim to upset Oman

World Cup qualifier: India aim to upset Oman

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

India football coach Igor Stimac said his team is capable of upsetting Oman in their World Cup qualifying opener but conceded that the visitors will start outright favourites in the September 5 clash.

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

Under-17 World Cup: France meet Japan in battle of equals

Under-17 World Cup: France meet Japan in battle of equals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Both sides will be high on confidence with an aim to come out all guns blazing.

World Cup: Spain count on more Costa goals to top group

World Cup: Spain count on more Costa goals to top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A draw in Kaliningrad would guarantee the 2010 winners safe passage into the last 16 but to be assured of winning the group they need to win a scoring contest with Portugal, who play Iran at the same time.