# Russia 2018

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# omission

England goalkeeper Joe Hart told he's not in World Cup squad - reports

Gareth Southgate is believed to have opted against taking the 75-times-capped stopper to Russia.

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May 15th 2018, 1:40 PM

# Russia 2018

Neymar and Coutinho headline Brazil's squad for this summer's World Cup

There are plenty of familiar faces in the 23-man squad.

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May 14th 2018, 7:31 PM

# Die Mannschaft

'I have to make the right decision for me and for Germany' - Neuer still uncertain for World Cup

Manuel Neuer is running out of time in an effort to force his way into Joachim Low’s squad.

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May 9th 2018, 4:58 PM

# Russia 2018

Koscielny expected to miss the World Cup after being stretchered off in tears in Madrid

The loss of the defender would be a big blow for France.

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May 3rd 2018, 11:29 PM

# press the flesh

Fifa boss thanks Putin, says Russia is 'absolutely ready' to host World Cup

‘The feedback from all our experts at Fifa are extremely positive,’ says Gianni Infantino.

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May 3rd 2018, 5:06 PM

# Raring to go

Brazil given major World Cup boost as Neymar to return in "two to three weeks"

PSG manager Unai Emery confirmed the 26-year-old would be back in action in less than a month.

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Mar 30th 2018, 7:07 PM

# Russia 2018

World Cup referees selected - Two from MLS, none from Premier League

FIFA has announced its referees for the 2018 World Cup, and none are English.

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Mar 29th 2018, 9:52 PM

# Russia 2018

Boris Johnson compares this summer's World Cup to Hitler and the 1936 Olympics

Britain’s foreign secretary believes Vladimir Putin will ‘glory’ in the global sporting event, which Russia is hosting in June.

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Mar 21st 2018, 6:24 PM

# Russia 2018

Zlat's back? Ibrahimovic hints he could still play in this summer's World Cup

The striker retired from international duty after Euro 2016 — but could be set to return for this summer’s tournament.

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Mar 1st 2018, 8:52 PM

# Super Eagles

Nigeria's new home kit will certainly stand out at this summer's World Cup

Nike can’t be accused of playing it safe anyway.

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Feb 7th 2018, 6:07 PM

# warning

Fears that swarms of locusts will attack World Cup pitches this summer

There are concerns that the insects may target the match venues in Russia.

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Feb 1st 2018, 1:06 PM

# Moving On

Banned for life from the Olympic Games and now stepping down as 2018 World Cup organising chief

Vitaly Mutko had suspended his role as president of the Russian Football Union two days ago.

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Dec 27th 2017, 7:31 PM

# Russia 2018

Peru captain cleared to play at World Cup after Fifa reduce drug ban

Paolo Guerrero tested positive for cocaine but his revised suspension will now end before this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

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Dec 20th 2017, 9:22 PM

# Russia 2018

Fifa threatens to boot Spain out of World Cup over political interference

The issue centres on the Spanish football federation presidency.

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Dec 15th 2017, 7:39 PM

# Incentive

Germans would get €350,000 each for World Cup title

Germany kick off their 2018 defence against Mexico on 17 June in Moscow.

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Dec 13th 2017, 1:25 PM

# Man at Work

'Of course I'm interested' - Sven throws hat into the ring for Australia job ahead of World Cup

The experienced Swedish coach is open to guiding the green-and-gold in Russia.

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Dec 5th 2017, 8:51 AM

# Three Lions

Lineker backs Kante and Mbappe-led France to challenge at World Cup and rules out England

The former Three Lions star believes the competition in Russia comes too soon for a blossoming England team as he picked his three favourites.

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Dec 1st 2017, 8:21 AM

# Dare to Zlatan

Will Zlatan be at the World Cup? Stranger things have happened in international football

Irish football can see parallels with its own greatest striker Robbie Keane and his inclusion at Euro 2016.

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Nov 18th 2017, 7:45 AM

# exploited

'Ireland made it a little bit easier for us because they played a diamond and left a lot of space'

Denmark boss Age Hareide was surprised by Martin O’Neill’s strategy.

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Nov 15th 2017, 12:18 AM

# down and out

Watch: Here are all the goals as Christian Eriksen's hat-trick ends Ireland's World Cup dream

Denmark scored five goals without reply to qualify for next summer’s World Cup in Russia.

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Nov 14th 2017, 8:01 PM

# Absent

Here are 10 stars that won’t be at the World Cup in Russia next summer

It just won’t be the same without them.

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Nov 14th 2017, 5:42 PM

# qualified

Hard work done, Croatia breeze through second-leg against Greece to book World Cup place

Leading 4-1 from the first-leg, Zlatko Dalic’s men picked up a scoreless draw away from home.

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Nov 12th 2017, 11:19 PM

# Play-offs

'When something's taken away from you like that... emotions are so raw at that time'

John O’Shea recalls his memories of playing in international play-offs and what it would mean to play in another World Cup.

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Nov 11th 2017, 4:33 PM

# political minefield

Spain's World Cup 2018 jersey is creating controversy and here's why

The Adidas plan to draw inspiration from the shirt worn at the 1994 tournament has backfired.

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Nov 8th 2017, 9:58 PM

# Setback

Sean Maguire has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Denmark

The player is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury earlier this week.

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Nov 4th 2017, 2:09 PM

# You're Fired

Serbia sack manager three weeks after qualifying for next summer's World Cup

Slavoljub Muslin had led Serbia to their first international tournament in eight years.

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Oct 30th 2017, 8:33 PM

# Comeback

11 months after injury setback Paddy McNair returns to Northern Ireland squad

The 22-year-old midfielder was sidelined for 11 months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

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Oct 30th 2017, 3:10 PM

# Sold Out

Ireland's World Cup play-off at home to Denmark is officially sold out

Premium level tickets sold out in less than five minutes on Friday morning.

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Oct 20th 2017, 1:51 PM

# alternate view

'The feeling here is that Ireland will be tough to beat but, individually, we have the better players'

The Danes feel they have enough quality to get past the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup play-offs.

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Oct 17th 2017, 9:00 PM

# next challenge

Which teams could Ireland potentially face in the World Cup play-offs?

Martin O’Neill’s outfit will be one of the four unseeded teams in the draw.

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Oct 9th 2017, 10:13 PM

# Long Time Coming

For first time since 'that rubbish' and Dunphy controversy, Egypt will be at a World Cup

Liverpool’s Mo Salah was the hero with a crucial 95th-minute penalty.

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Oct 8th 2017, 9:19 PM

# Green Party

Before a ball has even been kicked in Norway, Northern Ireland are now assured of play-off place

Michael O’Neill’s side now don’t require anything from this evening’s clash in Oslo.

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Oct 8th 2017, 7:33 PM

# Scenes

Absolutely brilliant bedlam as Costa Rica qualify for World Cup after last-gasp leveller

As always, the local TV coverage is well worth a watch.

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Oct 8th 2017, 6:36 PM

# absorbing

Uefa qualifying is down to the wire but things in South America are just as captivating

With one round of games remaining, six teams are still in contention for four spots.

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Oct 8th 2017, 4:29 PM

# serious talent

Wonderkid Christian Pulisic brings USA to within one game of World Cup qualification

Borussia Dortmund star Pulisic scored and assisted as the United States defeated Panama 4-0 in Orlando.

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Oct 7th 2017, 10:49 AM

# Debut

'It's probably the best feeling of my life': Maguire revels in long-awaited debut

Sean Maguire made his international debut as Ireland beat Moldova 2-0 on Friday night.

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Oct 7th 2017, 9:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland vs Moldova, World Cup 2018 qualifier

Ireland faced Moldova knowing a win is needed if they are to make a play-off place for next summer’s World Cup in Russia.

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Oct 6th 2017, 6:39 PM

# stand and deliver

All was going to plan regarding Russia's World Cup venues until this happened

The Central Stadium in Ekaterinburg will host four group-stage games.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 7:34 PM

# Cautious

'We know it's a difficult game, Moldova are a good team that cause problems'

Shane Duffy says Ireland must secure a win against Moldova on Friday before a crucial meeting with Wales in Cardiff.

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Oct 1st 2017, 6:30 PM

# Irish Abroad

Hourihane's stunning free-kick the difference after Murphy pegged Villa back

Two Ireland internationals were on target in today’s late Championship game.

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Sep 23rd 2017, 8:33 PM