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It is unwise to look too far ahead at an event so full of surprises, but will a Croatian team facing host nation Russia in the last eight ever get a better chance to outdo the heroes of two decades ago? (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luka Modric's Croatia eye semifinal for first...

While Croatia needed penalties to beat Denmark in the last round, they have come to Sochi full of confidence.

7 July 2018 5:17 PM IST

Ibrahimovic, Swedens all-time top scorer with 62 goals, has been vocal in support of his homeland from his vantage point with his Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy -- former England captain Beckhams onetime MLS club. (Photo: AFP/AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Beckham and Ibrahimovic make hilarious bet on...

Ibrahimovic took to Twitter to challenge Beckham on the eve of the showdown in Samara, Russia.

7 July 2018 2:57 PM IST

The South Americans came back hungrier and responded with a renewed sense of urgency. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018, Brazil vs Belgium analysis: 5 key factors that...

Roberto Martinez's men ended a 32-year wait to reach the top four as Brazil became the last South American team to make...

7 July 2018 1:40 PM IST

Gareth Southgates young side face Sweden in Samara with a place in the last four against either Croatia or hosts Russia up for grabs. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: With a place in semis up for grabs, England take...

England secured a first knockout-round victory at a major tournament since 2006, after beating Colombia in shootouts in...

7 July 2018 11:43 AM IST

Buffon, who made his professional debut for Parma as a 17-year-old in 1995, made his name at Juve, winning nine Serie A and four Coppa Italia titles. (Photo: AFP)

Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon joins PSG for final shot at Champions...

The talismanic shot-stopper, now 40, said a tearful farewell to Juventus after 17 seasons at the club.

7 July 2018 10:28 AM IST

Neymars Brazil crashed out of the World Cup on Friday, failing to erase the pain of their humiliation on home soil four years ago as Belgium beat them 2-1 to set up a semi-final against France. (Photo: AP)

4 years on, another World Cup ends in agony for Neymar and Brazil

Coached by Tite, Brazil were dumped out of the tournament in the quarter-finals at the hands of Belgium, losing 2-1 in...

7 July 2018 9:53 AM IST

Three of Belgiums so-called golden generation Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard ran riot in the first half in Kazan and the Red Devils showed impressive resilience to hold on in the second period in the face of incessant pressure. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium shock Brazil to set up semi-final with...

Neymar's Brazil crashed out of the World Cup on Friday, as Belgium beat them 2-1 to march into the semifinal.

7 July 2018 9:04 AM IST

Frances Raphael Varane (right) celebrates with Antoine Griezmann after scoring the opener against Uruguay in the World Cup quarter-final at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

French through to semi-finals

Uruguay's famous fighting spirit was missing on a rather flat evening.

7 July 2018 2:56 AM IST

Sylvia Fahrenkrog (left) and her son, Philipp had their Russian party spoiled by Germany.

How Germany dashed a German's party

It was the first time the Germans had failed to survive the opening round since 1938. Philipp, 18, was inconsolable.

7 July 2018 2:33 AM IST

Croatias Davor Suker came closest to winning the Golden Ball, awarded to the best player of the World Cup, in 1998 when he finished second behind Brazils Ronaldo.

Balkanisation in focus as Croatia meet Russia

Both Croatia and Russia played under Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union respectively up to Italia 90.

7 July 2018 2:30 AM IST

Russias goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev during a training session. (Photo:AP)

Fisht of fury

Shootout masters face off at Sochi's Fisht Stadium.

7 July 2018 2:28 AM IST

Raphael Varane of France celebrates after scoring his sides opening goal in the quarterfinal against Uruguay on Friday. (Photo:AP)

France forward

Les Blues ride on Varane, Griezmann goals to break down Uruguay.

7 July 2018 2:24 AM IST