FIFA 2018 World Cup | Schedule, venue, timings, participating countries, squad list, results
FIFA World Cup 2018
All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018, the biggest sporting event on earth, has already begun. The 21st edition of FIFA World Cup is scheduled from June 14 to July 15. The mega event, hosted by Russia, will be keenly followed by thousands of fans around the world. Here is the complete list of fixtures in IST time, venues, participating countries and squad list.
Here is the complete fixture (IST time)
June 14
08:30 PM | Russia vs Saudi Arabia 8:30 PM Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Denis Cheryshev strikes twice as Russia thrash Saudi Arabia in opener
June 15
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05:30 PM | Egypt vs Uruguay | Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg
Defender Jose Gimenez's late header helps Uruguay to beat Egypt
08:30 PM | Morocco vs Iran | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Iran stun Morocco with stoppage-time own goal
11:30 PM | Portugal vs Spain | Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Portugal draw with Spain in 6-goal thriller
June 16
03:30 PM | France vs Australia | Kazan Arena, Kazan
France beat Australia as technology plays its part
06:30 PM | Argentina vs Iceland | Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow
Messi misses penalty as two-times Champion Argentina held by debutant Iceland
09:30 PM | Peru vs Denmark | Mordovia Arena, Saransk
Poulsen's winner for Denmark ruins Peru's World Cup return
June 17
12:30 AM | Croatia vs Nigeria | Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
Croatia cruise to 2-0 win over Nigeria
05:30 PM | Costa Rica vs Serbia | Cosmos Arena, Samara
Captain Kolarov strikes as Serbia beat Costa Rica
08:30 PM | Germany vs Mexico | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Lozano shines as Mexico beat holders Germany
11:30 PM | Brazil vs Switzerland | Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland
June 18
05:30 PM | Sweden vs South Korea | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
VAR-aided penalty gives Sweden 1-0 win over South Korea
08:30 PM | Belgium vs Panama | Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium beat Panama
11:30 PM | Tunisia vs England | Volgograd Arena, Volgograd
'Hurri-Kane' saves England from Tunisian threat
June 19
05:30 PM | Colombia vs Japan | Mordovia Arena, Saransk
Yuya Osako scores winner as Japan beat 10-man Colombia
08:30 PM | Poland vs Senegal | Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow
Poland's blooper help Senegal to claim victory
11:30 PM | Russia vs Egypt | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Russia on brink of knockout stage after win over Egypt
June 20
05:30 PM | Portugal vs Morocco | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Cristiano Ronaldo scores winner as Portugal eliminate Morocco
08:30 PM | Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia | Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Uruguay defeat Saudi Arabia to reach last 16
11:30 PM | Iran vs Spain | Kazan Arena, Kazan
Diego Costa shines as Spain beat stubborn Iran
June 21
05:30 PM | Denmark vs Australia | Cosmos Arena, Samara
Captain Jedinak makes Australia's point against Denmark
08:30 PM | France vs Peru | Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg
11:30 PM | Argentina vs Croatia | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
Lionel Messi's side on the brink of premature exit as Croatia beat Argentina
June 22
05:30 PM | Brazil vs Costa Rica | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Neymar in tears as Brazil registers first win, Costa Rica crash out
08:30 PM | Nigeria vs Iceland | Volgograd Arena, Volgograd
Nigeria bounce back with win against Iceland
11:30 PM | Serbia vs Switzerland | Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
Serbia must take hard road after painful loss to Switzerland
June 23
05:30 PM | Belgium vs Tunisia | Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow
Hazard, Lukaku net braces as Belgium rout Tunisia
08:30 PM | South Korea vs Mexico | Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Mexico continue winning run against South Korea
11:30 PM | Germany vs Sweden | Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
Kroos’ stunning late winner against Sweden keeps Germany alive
June 24
05:30 PM | England vs Panama | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
Harry Kane hits hat-trick as England beat Panama to reach last 16
08:30 PM | Japan vs Senegal | Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg
Senegal, Japan play out 2-2 thriller
11:30 PM | Poland vs Colombia | Kazan Arena, Kazan
Falcao, Cuadrado and Mina star as Colombia defeat Poland
June 25
07:30 PM | Uruguay vs Russia | Cosmos Arena, Samara
Uruguay beat already qualified Russia to reach knockout stage
07:30 PM | Saudi Arabia vs Egypt | Volgograd Arena, Volgograd
Salah scores but Egypt lose to Saudi Arabia
11:30 PM | Iran vs Portugal | Mordovia Arena, Saransk
Portugal held by Iran after Ronaldo misses penalty
11:30 PM | Spain vs Morocco | Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
Spain enter last 16 as Iago Aspas scores last-gasp goal
June 26
07:30 PM | Denmark vs France | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
France, Denmark in Round of 16 after 1st goalless draw
07:30 PM | Australia vs Peru | Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
Peru defeat Australia but both teams crash out
11:30 PM | Nigeria vs Argentina | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Ivan Perisic scores winner to end Iceland's World Cup dream
11:30 PM | Iceland vs Croatia | Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Argentina beat Nigeria to cruise to knockout stages
June 27
07:30 PM | South Korea vs Germany | Kazan Arena, Kazan
Defending champions Germany lose to South Korea, crash out of World Cup
07:30 PM | Mexico vs Sweden | Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg
Sweden beat Mexico 3-0 but both through to last 16
11:30 PM | Serbia vs Brazil | Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow
Brazil outclass Serbia to set up Mexico clash
11:30 PM | Switzerland vs Costa Rica | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
Draw lets Switzerland advance, Costa Rica leave on high note
June 28
07:30 PM | Japan vs Poland | Volgograd Arena, Volgograd
Japan reach last 16 despite loss to Poland
07:30 PM | Senegal vs Colombia | Cosmos Arena, Samar
Colombia through as Senegal suffers yellow peril
11:30 PM | England vs Belgium | Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
Januzaj gives Belgium 1-0 win over England and top spot
11:30 PM | Panama vs Tunisia | Mordovia Arena, Saransk
Tunisia beat Panama to end campaign on a high
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Round of 16
June 30
07:30 PM | France vs Argentina | Kazan Arena, Kazan
'Messy' Argentina succumb to Mbappe's brace, crash out of tournament
11:30 PM | Uruguay vs Portugal | Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
Ronaldo's Portugal knocked out of tournament by Uruguay
July 1
07:30 PM | Spain vs Russia | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Russia beat Spain on penalties to reach quarter-finals
11:30 PM | Croatia vs Denmark | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shoot out
July 2
07:30 PM | Brazil vs Mexico | Cosmos Arena, Samara
Neymar shines as Brazil advance to quarter-finals
11:30 PM | Belgium vs Japan | Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Belgium snatch 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash
July 3
07:30 PM | Sweden vs Switzerland | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Sweden enter quarter-finals after defeating Switzerland
11:30 PM | Colombia vs England | Otkrytiye Arena, Moscow
England beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Quarter-finals
July 6
07:30 PM | Uruguay vs France | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
France beat Uruguay, become first country to reach semi-finals
11:30 PM | Brazil vs Belgium | Kazan Arena, Kazan
Belgium enter semi-final for the 2nd time after 1986
July 7
07:30 PM | Sweden vs England | Cosmos Arena, Samara
England beat Sweden 2-0 to reach World Cup semis
11:30 PM | Russia vs Croatia | Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi
Croatia crush Russia's 2018 FIFA World Cup dream, enter semi-finals
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Semi-finals
July 10
11:30 PM | France vs Belgium | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Samuel Umtiti's header sends France into final
July 11
11:30 PM | Croatia vs England | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Croatia create history, enter first World Cup final after defeating England in semis
Third place
July 14
07:30 PM | England vs Belgium | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Belgium beat England to secure third place
FINAL
July 15
08:30 PM | Croatia vs France | Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Les Bleus seal second World Cup triumph with 4-2 win over spirited Croatia
Champions
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, Benoît Costil
Defenders: Raphaël Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Patrice Evra, Laurent Koscielny, Bacary Sagna, Benjamin Pavard, Adil Rami, Lucas Digne
Mid-fielders: Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet, N'Golo Kanté, Blaise Matuidi, Mathieu Valbuena, Nabil Fekir
Forwards: Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappé, Alexandre Lacazette, Alexandre LacazetteBafétimbi Gomis