News for 'fifa-world-cup'

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Wales will just want to land a blow on their old rivals, snap a run of six consecutive defeats against them and claim a first win over England since 1984.

Is Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar?

Is Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Vinicius Jr showed why he is one of world's top rising stars,

Emotions run high as Ghana secure dramatic win

Emotions run high as Ghana secure dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'It was emotional with the ups and downs. South Korea did very well, pushed and pressed us.'

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

A defeat would knock Serbia out if Brazil fail to win against Switzerland, while Cameroon will be out if they lose and Switzerland fail to win against Brazil.

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 WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran culture, Iran national team and my players are a disgrace to football."

Qualifiers: Australia finally win, Iran close in on 2018 FIFA World Cup

Qualifiers: Australia finally win, Iran close in on 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Iran took a significant step towards qualifying for next year's World Cup finals with a 1-0 win over China on Tuesday that pushed Marcello Lippi's team closer to the brink of elimination.

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Carlos Queiroz's players will now fancy their chances after an impressive display

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The 'OneLove' armbands were originally launched in 2020 as part of an inclusiveness campaign by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

FIFA WC: Who was behind the Saudi half-time resurgence?

FIFA WC: Who was behind the Saudi half-time resurgence?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

"We had a crazy coach who gave us instructions and motivated us strongly during halftime," Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdel-Ilah al-Maliki told Al-Kass TV station after the win over Argentina.

Will Trump's immigration ban affect US bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Will Trump's immigration ban affect US bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The United States would have to grant entry to players, officials and fans from any country that qualified if it won the right to host the 2026 World Cup finals, soccer body FIFA said.

Get into FIFA World Cup mania with your smartphone

Get into FIFA World Cup mania with your smartphone

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Get into the FIFA groove with your phone Games, apps, score updates, statistics...there's something for everyone in the digital world around the World Cup.

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 promises faster, accurate offside decisions in Qatar

FIFA promises faster, accurate offside decisions in Qatar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Twelve cameras in each stadium will track 29 points on the body of each player and a sensor inside the match ball will send data to the VAR operations room 500 times a second to allow a highly accurate assessment of when the pass was played.

Satyam eyes Rs 90 crore from Fifa World Cup

Satyam eyes Rs 90 crore from Fifa World Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Satyam, which incorporated its sports division in 2007, will offer value-in-kind.

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He said he will never play football for warm-up before matches. "It was a weird accident that happened five or six years ago. I was playing football and broke my ankle. I will never play football in my life! There are so many things to do other than just play football."

Why Tirupur Missed The World Cup Bus

Why Tirupur Missed The World Cup Bus

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

'A change we have seen after the Russia-Ukraine war is the energy crisis in Europe.' 'Earlier, in Europe, people used to change their clothes after 5 washes, now they are using it till 15-20 washes.' 'They used to change their entire wardrobe after 2 months or so, but because of the economic conditions, it has changed.' 'It has affected exports as 40% of our exports is to Europe, 30% to the US and 10% to the UK.' 'The war has to end for better days to come.'

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.

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Emiliano Martinez said he had always wanted to come to India.

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.

How Asian women are causing upsets at the FIFA World Cup

How Asian women are causing upsets at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

A delicate stoppage time winner from Wang Lisi lifted China to a 1-0 victory.

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

Ronaldo keeps people guessing about his future

Ronaldo keeps people guessing about his future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Before the World Cup, he had refused to say whether the tournament in Qatar would be his last and said he was already looking ahead to the 2024 European Championship.

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

FIFA tweeted a picture of the cutouts, saying 'World Cup fever has hit Kerala'.

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele

Messi statue to stand next to Maradona, Pele

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona's shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation's museum.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Diego Maradona passed away on November 25, 2020. He was 60 when he breathed his last.

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

India meet Nepal in opening qualifier of 2018 FIFA World Cup

India meet Nepal in opening qualifier of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The world's lowest ranked soccer team, Bhutan, will take on Sri Lanka next month, while sleeping giants India face Nepal in the first qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup.

Messi and Argentina at risk of not qualifying for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Messi and Argentina at risk of not qualifying for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Summary of the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace

German football sinks deep in crisis after another shock World Cup exit

German football sinks deep in crisis after another shock World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Germany was overwhelmed, badly prepared and below standard at the tournament

What's Unusual About This Pic?

What's Unusual About This Pic?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

Why German exit is not as shocking as it looks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Germany came to Qatar with a leaky defence that had not kept a clean sheet in a competitive game

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Chhetri and his wife Sonam Bhattacharya were blessed with their son Dhruv in August. Chhetri said that has changed his perspective on life.

FIFA WC: Qatar no playground for playmakers

FIFA WC: Qatar no playground for playmakers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Qatar no playground for playmakers as defenders clamp down

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last WC game

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I feel very happy, to be able to achieve this, to finish my World Cup journey by playing my last game in a final'