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India need at least a draw against USA to remain in the tournament after suffering a disappointing 0-1 loss to Ireland in their second round robin match. Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that It is a must-win match for us on Sunday and there is no doubt that. India didn’t ... Read More »

The team lost 228-229 to favourites France. The trio had earlier stunned top-seed Turkey 231-228 in the semifinal to book a place in the final. This is India’s third silver medal in the World Cups in 2018 and their sixth medal overall. Read More »

The title clash refreshes memory of their 1998 semi-final when two near-identical second half strikes by right-back Liliam Thuram propelled France to their first final before they went on to overwhelm defending champions and South American powerhouse Brazil. This time, however, Zlatko Dalic-coached Croatia have a squad capabale of going all the way. Just like the ... Read More »

Croatia, featuring in a World Cup semi-final only for the second time after a gap of 20 years, needed a goal from Mandzukic in the 109th minute from close range after left winger Ivan Perisic (68th minute) cancelled out Kieran Trippier’s goal for England in the fifth minute from a free-kick. England, bidding to enter the final ... Read More »

Brazil have peaked at the right time and are a dangerous entity when it comes to big games. Belgium won’t be pushovers as they exhibited their fighting spirit against Japan. Brazil go into the tie as favorites and could pose a lot of threat, given Belgium have a vulnerable defense. ... Read More »

Referee Andres Cunha from Uruguay did not initially award a spot-kick but after viewing the VAR footage, ruled it was a penalty and Griezmann coolly slotted past Socceroos’ goalkeeper Mathew Ryan at the Kazan Arena. Australia were quick to respond as Jedinak converted a penalty. Finally Pogba’s winner, confirmed by ... Read More »

With 59 goals to his credit, the talismanic striker is India’s all-time leading scorer. Another win at the Mumbai Football Arena will ensure the home team’s passage to the final of the tournament, which is being used as preparation for next year’s Asian Cup. The 97th ranked side is on ... Read More »