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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.

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".

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."

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

World Cup updates: Swiss suffer double suspension blow

World Cup updates: Swiss suffer double suspension blow

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Tunisia will start third-choice goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi and have striker Fakhreddine Ben Youssef act as his back-up in their final World Cup game against Panama on Thursday after FIFA rejected their request to add a replacement keeper to the squad.

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: Klinsmann unhappy with referee choice for Belgium clash

World Cup: Klinsmann unhappy with referee choice for Belgium clash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has criticised FIFA for appointing an Algerian referee to officiate his side's World Cup second-round match against Belgium on Tuesday.

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

WC Preview: France out to end Messi's World Cup dreams

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

After playing the most soporific game of the World Cup so far, France will feature in a seismic last-16 clash of former champions with a resurgent Argentina on Saturday, and they will have to drastically improve if they are to stop Lionel Messi.

The top-10 referee blunders at the World Cup

The top-10 referee blunders at the World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The officiating at this World Cup hasn't been of the highest standards at this World Cup. We bring you the Top-10 disputed calls made by referees and linesman in the tournament, so far.

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.

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Iran are second on three points with Wales bottom on one point and all outcomes are still possible going into the final round of games when England take on the Welsh.

World Cup PIX: Australia keep campaign alive with draw against Denmark

World Cup PIX: Australia keep campaign alive with draw against Denmark

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Australia captain Mile Jedinak hammered in a 38th-minute penalty for handball awarded by the VAR to draw the Socceroos level at 1-1 with Denmark at in their World Cup Group C match in Samara on Thursday.

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy.

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,

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands want to break jinx

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands want to break jinx

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Confident Dutch face tough examination from Senegal

FIFA WC: Musiala playing with freedom for Germany

FIFA WC: Musiala playing with freedom for Germany

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

"I think a comparison with Messi is something like an honour," Musiala told a news conference.

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India get three slots for AFC competitions in 2023-24 season.

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football'

Agony and ecstasy loom as penalty shoot-outs come into play at World Cup

Agony and ecstasy loom as penalty shoot-outs come into play at World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The consequences of failure are nowhere more devastating than at a World Cup, where two previous finals and five semi-finals have been decided by the gut-wrenching lottery of penalties.

FIFA WC: Belgium can't find the LOVE from FIFA

FIFA WC: Belgium can't find the LOVE from FIFA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

If the word 'Love' is removed from the inside of the shirt, the team is allowed to wear it.

PICS: Russia beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

PICS: Russia beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Images from the Round of 16 match between Russia and Spain, in Moscow, on Sunday.

World Cup PICS: Belgium snatch last-gasp win over Japan to set up Brazil clash

World Cup PICS: Belgium snatch last-gasp win over Japan to set up Brazil clash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

World Cup: Spain wary of Moroccan surprise in group finale

World Cup: Spain wary of Moroccan surprise in group finale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Spain, on four points, need a draw to guarantee their progress to the last 16 but will be looking to win and outscore Portugal, who face Iran, in case goal difference decides who finishes top.

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

FIFA WC: Morocco fans carry their team into last 16

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The din of a concerned crowd transformed into a tumultuous racket when Abdelhamid Sabiri's free kick caught out Thibaut Courtois at his near post and captain Romain Saiss added a slight touch to see Morocco into the lead.

FIFA WC: CIsse believes in teamwork to get to last 16

FIFA WC: CIsse believes in teamwork to get to last 16

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"We started the second half well, went 2-0 up and then struggled a bit as Qatar was more aggressive and reduced the gap. But once again we were better in transition and we managed to score the decisive third goal."