WORLD CUP

Teenager becomes first Pakistani to be on World Cup pitch in official capacity

Tottenham star is under pressure to help national side against Mexico in next match

Defending champions will be knocked out of World Cup if they lose to Sweden on Saturday

Francis has reached Russia's Tambov up till now

Reporter speaks out about the incident on social media

Pre-tournament favourites must win if they are to keep destiny in their own hands

First time a Pakistani will be present on pitch of World Cup match in official capacity

Portuguese scored his fourth goal of the tournament, more than his combined tally at three previous finals

Les Bleus’ talented but young squad will be favourites against a Peru side beaten 1-0 by Denmark in their opener

Brazil, Germany and Argentina have lifted 11 World Cups between them, but failed to win their opening games

Keeper’s error cost La Roja in 3-3 draw with Portugal

Talismanic attackers are their respective country’s best goal-scoring avenues

European champions take on minnows Morocco in Moscow on Wednesday

Serbian will miss final of football’s biggest event if he reaches final of Grand Slam

Egypt take on hosts knowing that defeat will almost certainly end all chances of qualification

El Tri claim 1-0 win over defending champions as Brazil also held by Switzerland

Cuper’s men need a must win over the hosts for a second-place finish in the group

Germany take on Mexico while Brazil is set to face Switzerland tonight

Roma defender made the crucial breakthrough early in the second half with a magnificent free-kick goal

'We need to find more variety of options going forward'

The mood had dampened earlier when authorities announced a ban on open-air screenings in parks

Striker says he will not tolerate complacency from team against tournament debutants

Queiroz's men have to make an impression when facing against Spain and Portugal

Red Devils manager is impressed by the depth of experience in the squad that can be vital in Russia

2018 hosts have been beset by controversies as greatest sporting event gets underway

The Express Tribune’s panel takes a look at 10 players who are expected to light up Russia

Navalny has faced a string of charges since he became the leading opposition figure campaigning against Putin's rule

Thousands of soccer fans from 31 countries are travelling to World Cup in Russia

50-year-old only real coaching experience was during second division Spanish outfit Oviedo for one season

Egypt's doctor said over the weekend that Salah would not play "unless he has totally recovered"

The North American bid received 134 of the 203 votes, while Morocco polled 65 in the ballot at a FIFA Congress

51-year-old has been terminated of his duties after being announced as Real Madrid's new manager

Our panel looks at the chances of the eight likeliest candidates to lift the coveted trophy in Russia

The Express Tribune's analysis of FIFA World Cup 2018's Groups E and F

FA's managing director Ehab Lehita said it was too early to say whether he would play against the South Americans

A particularly affectionate welcome was reserved for the Barcelona forward

24-year-old striker said there were no cliques within the squad

The Express Tribune's analysis of FIFA World Cup 2018's Groups C and D

Southgate’s 23-man squad includes 15 players who finished in top four

Striker believes Spain, Brazil, Germany, France, Belgium favourites to win

The Express Tribune's analysis of FIFA World Cup 2018's Groups A and B

Portuguese star’s teammate says 33-year-old ready for World Cup

Striker scores late as Deschamps's side salvage 1-1 draw after Green's first-half opener

Budget cuts, shifting political priorities have left country’s league in tantrums

Thousands of fans cheer chants of “Come, Salah, Come Salah!” through capital’s stadium

Liverpool forward confident he will be fit enough to take part in game against Uruguay

Craftsman Vuong Hong Nhat has been making the foot-tall replicas since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa

France coach defends player after he was jeered by French fans during the 3-1 victory over Italy

Reinvigorated Selecao have won 16 of 20 matches with former Corinthians boss Tite at helm

Host country has spent whopping $13 billion on infrastructure