Russia 2018

Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, after they beat Zambia 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom …

Nigeria are poised to secure their place in next year’s Fifa World Cup with a victory over Zambia at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Saturday.   The Gernot Rohr’s led …

Argentina are in danger of missing a first World Cup since 1970 after being held to a goalless draw by Peru. Only the top four in South American qualifying are …

John Obi Mikel is nothing if not optimistic when it comes to Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Although Africa’s third round of qualifying only …

Russia has stepped up security and scrambled to finish an $800-million stadium as it banks on the eight-nation Confederations Cup to gauge its readiness to host the World Cup next …

Brazil have become the first side to seal their place at the World Cup finals in Russia next year. Their 3-0 win over Paraguay, along with defeats for Argentina and …

A Lionel Messi penalty saw Argentina to a vital 1-0 win over Chile in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. The Barcelona star struck from the penalty spot in the 16th …

Chris Coleman says he and his Wales side will be driven by “desperation” when they face the Republic of Ireland on Friday – a desperation to succeed but, more specifically, …

Brazil recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Uruguay 4-1 in Montevideo on Thursday, with Paulinho grabbing a hat-trick in a win that all but cemented their place at …

Australia lost ground in Group B of AFC World Cup qualifying as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq on Thursday. This was a fourth consecutive qualifying stalemate …