Iran becomes first Asian team to win at World Cup since 2010

Published On: June 15, 2018 10:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15:  Iran has become the first Asian team to win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup since Japan defeated Denmark 3-1 on June 24, 2010, with an own goal from Aziz Bouhaddouz in the fifth minute of the stoppage time.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal v Spain (Preview)

Published On: June 15, 2018 09:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

A veritable clash of the titans, this match pits two FIFA World Cup title pretenders against each other right from the outset. Although the neighbouring nations are old foes, this will be only their second-ever meeting on football’s greatest stage, after a tense Round-of-16 duel in South Africa from which the Spaniards emerged victorious (1-0).

FIFA World Cup 2018: Morocco v Iran  (preview)

Published On: June 15, 2018 06:52 PM NPT By: Agencies

The awe-inspiring Saint Petersburg Stadium will be the setting for Morocco and IR Iran’s first experience of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ roller coaster, a ride that is a little bit special for both of them.

Egypt taking on two-time FIFA World Cup winner Uruguay

Published On: June 15, 2018 05:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU. June 15: Egypt is taking on Uruguay in the second match of FIFA World Cup 2018 being held at Ekaterinburg Arena, Yekaterinburg on Friday.

Giminez header secures win for Uruguay over Egypt

Published On: June 15, 2018 05:39 PM NPT By: Prajwal Aryal

KATHMANDU, June 15: The  second match of FIFA World Cup 2018 between Egypt and Uruguay ended with a score line of 0-1. The only deciding goal by J.M. Giminez in the 89th minute of the match secured a win Uruguay at Ekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg on Friday.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt vs Uruguay (preview)

Published On: June 15, 2018 05:35 PM NPT By: Agencies

This is the first Russia 2018 outing for both teams and just the second match in the tournament, being the opening action on Day 2. Both sides will be desperate to begin Group A in positive style, following the Opening Match between Russia and Saudi Arabia.

RUSSIA, June 15: Frank and Gustavo Damasceno have travelled to Russia hoping the Selecao (Brazil National Team) make amends for the crushing 7-1 defeat to Germany in 2014. Two Brazil fans are hoping to go all the way to the World Cup final as they look to carry on their super fan father’s legacy.

MOSCOW, June 15: Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah is almost certain to play in his team's first match at the FIFA World Cup in Russia against Uruguay despite suffering a shoulder injury in late May, Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Thursday.

SOCHI, June 15: Compared to Spain's coaching chaos, the distractions created by Cristiano Ronaldo have become almost meaningless for Portugal.

Gearing up for the World Cup

Published On: June 15, 2018 07:33 AM NPT By: The Week Bureau

It’s going to be sleepless month for 36-year-old Sudeep Thapa because he is someone who hasn’t missed a single World Cup match since he was 20 years old and, this time around too, he is going to make sure he watches every game.