Football world cup news
Here are the latest news and updates from the football world cup:
Latest News
- France wins the World Cup: France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final match. This is France's second World Cup title, with their first win coming in 1998.
- Croatia's historic run: Croatia has made it to the World Cup final for the first time in their history, defeating England 2-1 in extra time in the semi-finals.
- England's heartbreak: England has lost to Croatia in the semi-finals, ending their hopes of winning the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
- Belgium's bronze medal: Belgium has won the third-place playoff match against England, winning 2-0 and securing the bronze medal.
Upcoming Matches
- Third-place playoff: Belgium vs. England (July 14, 3:00 PM ET)
- Final: France vs. Croatia (July 15, 11:00 AM ET)
Group Stage Results
- Group A: Uruguay wins the group, followed by Russia, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
- Group B: Spain wins the group, followed by Portugal, Iran, and Morocco.
- Group C: France wins the group, followed by Australia, Peru, and Denmark.
- Group D: Argentina wins the group, followed by Croatia, Nigeria, and Iceland.
- Group E: Brazil wins the group, followed by Switzerland, Serbia, and Costa Rica.
- Group F: Germany wins the group, followed by Mexico, Sweden, and South Korea.
- Group G: Belgium wins the group, followed by England, Tunisia, and Panama.
- Group H: Colombia wins the group, followed by Japan, Senegal, and Poland.
Player News
- Harry Kane: England's Harry Kane has won the Golden Boot award, scoring six goals in the tournament.
- Luka Modrić: Croatia's Luka Modrić has won the Golden Ball award, being named the best player of the tournament.
- Kylian Mbappé: France's Kylian Mbappé has won the Young Player award, being named the best young player of the tournament.
Injuries and Suspensions
- Paul Pogba: France's Paul Pogba has been ruled out of the World Cup final due to an injury.
- Dele Alli: England's Dele Alli has been suspended for the World Cup semi-finals due to a yellow card accumulation.
- Neymar: Brazil's Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury.
Other News
- VAR controversy: The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been a topic of controversy throughout the tournament, with several decisions being overturned and sparking debate among fans and pundits.
- Fan violence: There have been reports of fan violence and hooliganism at several World Cup matches, with several fans being arrested and charged.
- Security concerns: There have been concerns about security at the World Cup, with several matches being played behind closed doors due to safety concerns.