World cup news
Here are the latest news and updates from the FIFA 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 on July 15, 2018.
- Croatia's historic run ends Croatia's impressive run in the World Cup came to an end as they lost to France in the final. They had reached the final for the first time in their history.
- England's semi-final heartbreak England's World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak as they lost to Croatia in extra time in the semi-finals. They had reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1990.
- Belgium's golden generation Belgium's "golden generation" of players has failed to deliver on their promise, losing to France in the semi-finals. They had been one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Upcoming Matches
- Group Stage matches The group stage matches are set to take place from June 14 to July 3, 2018. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
- Knockout Stage matches The knockout stage matches will take place from July 6 to July 15, 2018. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will be played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Injuries and Suspensions
- Harry Kane's injury England's star striker Harry Kane has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a serious ankle injury in the quarter-final match against Sweden.
- Neymar's injury Brazil's star player Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a serious ankle injury in the quarter-final match against Belgium.
- Sergio Ramos's suspension Spain's captain Sergio Ramos has been suspended for the World Cup after receiving a red card in the group stage match against Portugal.
Other News
- VAR controversy The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been a topic of controversy throughout the World Cup. There have been several instances where VAR has been used to overturn decisions, leading to confusion and frustration among players and fans.
- Fan violence There have been reports of fan violence and hooliganism at several World Cup matches. FIFA has vowed to take action against any fans who engage in violent behavior.