round of 16

Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Nothing 'shameful' in Russia's performance against Spain

Lithuania head coach Edgaras Jankauskas told Sputnik on Thursday that there was nothing "shameful" in Russia's performance in their World Cup round of 16 match against Spain. 6 Jul 2018
Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japanese FA won't ask Nishino to stay

Japan head coach Akira Nishino is set to leave the national team at the end of July after his contract expires, according to the president of the national FA. 5 Jul 2018
England fan pays his fine for statue misdemeanour

England fan pays his fine for statue misdemeanour

An England fan has paid a 3,000-ruble fine (AUD $64) for writing "England" on a monument to Spartak Moscow legend Fedor Cherenkov near the club's stadium. 4 Jul 2018
Crackers: Russian circus seeks World Cup name for egg-laying male parrot

Crackers: Russian circus seeks World Cup name for egg-laying male parrot

A Russian circus has announced a contest to name one of their parrots after the bird, who was long thought to be a male, laid an egg on the day Russia beat Spain to reach their first-ever World Cup quarter-final. 4 Jul 2018
England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

England fan fined for scrawling on Spartak Moscow statue

And England fan who wrote on a monument to Spartak Moscow legend Fedor Cherenkov near Spartak Stadium has been fined 3,000 rubles (almost AUD $70). 4 Jul 2018
England get a Royal seal of approval

England get a Royal seal of approval

Prince William has congratulated England on advancing to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia this morning. 4 Jul 2018
'It's a tremendous blow', says Colombia defender Mina

'It's a tremendous blow', says Colombia defender Mina

Colombia defender Yerry Mina said that his team's defeat to England in the World Cup round of 16 was a "tremendous blow" for the South American side. 4 Jul 2018
World Cup braced for 'crazy' Croatian support

World Cup braced for 'crazy' Croatian support

Around 10,000 Croatian fans are expected to attend their national team's World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia in Sochi on Sunday. 4 Jul 2018
Falcao 'proud' of Colombia's World Cup after exit to England

Falcao 'proud' of Colombia's World Cup after exit to England

Radamel Falcao said on Wednesday that he was proud of his team's performance during the World Cup despite Colombia's elimination from the tournament after their defeat to England in the round of 16. 4 Jul 2018
Over 70% of Russians watched their team's win over Spain

Over 70% of Russians watched their team's win over Spain

More than 70% of Russians watched the World Cup round of 16 game between hosts Russia and Spain on Monday, a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center showed on Wednesday. 4 Jul 2018
Captain Kane: It's a big night for England!

Captain Kane: It's a big night for England!

England played a wonderful match against Colombia, forward and captain Harry Kane said after their round of 16 game on Wednesday morning (AEST), adding that he was proud of the team. 4 Jul 2018
Kane equals long-held England record

Kane equals long-held England record

England captain and striker Harry Kane is proud to have matched the 79-year-old record of scoring in six consecutive matches for his country. 4 Jul 2018
England controlled most of Colombia match - Southgate

England controlled most of Colombia match - Southgate

Coach Gareth Southgate said England controlled most of the game during their 4-3 victory on penalties against Colombia after the match finished 1-1 after extra time at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium on Wednesday (AEST). 4 Jul 2018
Colombia coach Pekerman unsure of his national team future

Colombia coach Pekerman unsure of his national team future

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman said he was not ready to discuss his future following the team's defeat to England in the round of 16 match on Wednesday (AEST). 4 Jul 2018
England v Colombia - player ratings

England v Colombia - player ratings

England defeated Colombia and broke their penalty shootout curse to make the quarter finals of the World Cup for the first time since 2006. 4 Jul 2018
Pic special - England edge Colombia on pens in furious Battle of Moscow

Pic special - England edge Colombia on pens in furious Battle of Moscow

England are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup following a fierce, fiery, fraught and, at times, farcical contest against Colombia in Moscow. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Jul 2018