Category: World Cup

France won the World Cup on home turf in 1998, beating Brazil in the final 2018 Fifa World Cup final, France v Croatia Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Sunday, 15 July Kick-off: 16:00 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC Sport website and iPlayer; Listen on Radio 5 live; Text commentary online Thirty-two teams have…

Media playback is not supported on this device Emotional scenes as England players react to semi-final defeat Gareth Southgate was in a reflective mood as he prepared to bring England’s momentous World Cup campaign to a close. As he prepared for Saturday’s third-place play-off against Belgium in St Petersburg, the manager looked back on the…

France are in their first World Cup final since 2006, when they lost on penalties to Italy 2018 Fifa World Cup final, France v Croatia Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Sunday, 15 July Kick-off: 16:00 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC Sport website and iPlayer; Listen on Radio 5 live; Text commentary online It…

Gareth Southgate gathered his players around after the semi-final loss to Croatia England manager Gareth Southgate says he is happy with raised expectations after reaching the World Cup semi-finals – as belief has increased too. His side face Belgium in Saturday’s third-place play-off in St Petersburg after Croatia dashed hopes of a first World Cup…

World Cup 2018 on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. Croatia midfield maestro Luka Modric is Mark Lawrenson’s player of the 2018 World Cup, but who does he think…

Who says you can’t enjoy a third-place play-off? England’s bench did at Italia 90 – but who did they lose to? Hmmm… 2018 Fifa World Cup third-place play-off: Belgium v England Date: Saturday, 14 July (15:00 BST). Venue: St Petersburg Stadium, St Petersburg. Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 live, with live text commentary…

Media playback is not supported on this device Emotional scenes as England players react to semi-final defeat 2018 World Cup: third-place play-off, England v Belgium Venue: Saint Petersburg Date: Saturday, 14 July Coverage: Live Radio 5 live; Text commentary online It wasn’t meant to end this way. England’s World Cup journey was supposed to come…

Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: France 1-0 Belgium 2018 Fifa World Cup final: France v Croatia Date: Sunday, 15 July (16:00 BST). Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Coverage: Live on BBC One and online; full radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary and in-play clips online and on BBC…

Luka Modric, Eden Hazard and Kieran Trippier all excelled as their teams reached the latter stages of the World Cup With thrilling games, superb individual performances and huge shocks, Russia 2018 has been a classic World Cup. But which players impressed you enough to make your team of the tournament? And how many of the…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Croatia 2-1 England (aet) highlights A World Cup which began with low expectations for England ended with positivity and optimism, despite the pain of losing in the semi-finals to Croatia. After failing to get out of the group in 2014 and losing to Iceland…

The scenes at the Luzhniki Stadium at the end of our semi-final defeat to Croatia summed up what has changed about England at this World Cup. Two years ago, when we lost to Iceland at Euro 2016, the team was booed off and there was a horrible atmosphere afterwards of anger and disillusionment. On Wednesday…

England had their biggest following of the World Cup against Croatia in Moscow Chants of a “possible discriminatory” nature by England fans during their World Cup semi-final defeat by Croatia, are being investigated by Fifa. It relates to the chanting of “no surrender” by England fans and other potentially discriminatory songs. “We can confirm that…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Croatia 2-1 England (aet) highlights Croatia were “underestimated” by English pundits who lacked respect, says captain Luka Modric. Zlatko Dalic’s side beat England 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup final for the first time in their history. Midfielder Modric said the…

Media playback is not supported on this device Emotional scenes as England players react to semi-final defeat The disappointment comes in waves. Mario Mandzukic’s shot ripples the net and the first one hits. You come up for air. Seconds later, looking back up at the screen and those around you and understanding that it is…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Croatia 2-1 England (aet) highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia. Dates: 14 June – 15 July. Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. England’s devastated…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Croatia 2-1 England (aet) highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup third place play-off: Belgium v England Venue: Krestovsky Stadium, St Petersburg Date: Saturday 14 July, 15:00 BST Coverage: BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary and in-play clips online and in BBC Sport app Their…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Croatia 2-1 England (aet) highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. It was…

England’s World Cup semi-final was their first since 1990 – and ended in the pain of extra-time defeat Well, it was brilliant while it lasted, but England are coming home. England’s bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an end as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow.…

Media playback is not supported on this device Mandzukic nets extra-time winner against England England have demonstrated they are capable of challenging at tournaments after losing in the World Cup semi-final to Croatia, says Harry Kane. The Three Lions led early through Kieran Trippier’s free-kick but the Croats battled back to win 2-1 in extra…

Media playback is not supported on this device Mandzukic nets extra-time winner against England England’s bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an agonising end as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute of the semi-final,…