The Kremlin on Tuesday "categorically" denied allegations that Russia had bribed FIFA officials for the right to host the 2018 World Cup. "Russia absolutely legally got the right to organise the World Cup," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Russia denies bribing FIFA officials to host 2018 World Cup

Plastic pitch made from recycled World Cup 2018 cups opens

New Zealand opted for experience in a 15-man squad named Wednesday for this year's cricket World Cup, with rookie Tom Blundell's inclusion as back-up wicketkeeper the only real surprise.

New Zealand name untested Blundell in World Cup squad

FIFA ranking at the end of the year 2018

Cuttack to gift souvenirs with silver filigree to players at Men's Hockey World Cup

I don't think Ronaldo, Messi win 2018 Ballon this year, says Mbappe

FIFA Men's Player of the Year Luka Modric said that he is yet to return to peak fitness this season, with only three weeks off after an emotionally and physically draining World Cup campaign with Croatia.

Luka Modric still not back to his best after post-World Cup burnout

France have appeared at 14 World Cups, claiming their best result when they won the title on home soil in 1998

FIFA World Cup 2018: A complete profile of France

The president of the Palestinian Football Association accused Israel of trying to use superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team as political tools

Palestinian football chief accuses Israel of using Messi as political tool

Uruguay's first match in the World Cup is against Egypt and his opponent is armed with Liverpool's forward Mohamed Salah

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luis Suarez admits Egypt will be a tough rival

Mastercard to distribute thousands of free meals to the needy on every goal Neymar and Messi score during the World Cup

World Cup 2018: Mastercard ends meals-for-goals campaign with Neymar, Messi

Here are some interesting facts about the history of football World Cup which you probably did not know.

9 lesser-known facts about the football World Cup

There are 13 days left for the football frenzy to begin as the football World Cup 2018 will kick off from June 14

From Michael Ballack to Lionel Messi: 13 'unlucky' players in world football

From Michael Ballack to Lionel Messi: List of 13 'unlucky' players in football world

Fans, president bid Argentine team farewell as they depart for World Cup in Russia

Watch: Messi-led Argentina leaves for World Cup 2018

Russia's ambassador to Britain insisted England football fans will be safe at the 2018 World Cup, despite a raging diplomatic crisis between London and Moscow

British fans will be safe in Russia: Russian ambassador Yakovenko

VAR can only be used when there is doubt surrounding any of four key game-changing situations: After a goal, penalty decisions, after a straight red card or in cases of mistaken identity

Video Assistant Referee set for FIFA World Cup approval

Shubman Gill was awarded man of the match for his splendid performance

ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: India trounces Pakistan to enter finals

Gylfi Sigurdsson, "We?re looking forward to seeing the thunderclap in Russia?

A dream run for Iceland, its time for 'Viking war chant'

Sometimes money is not the only factor which counts ? especially in football

World Cup 2018: India, China should take a lesson from Iceland

Goals by Draxler and Khedira gave Germans their best-ever start in a World Cup or Euro qualification stage

World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Germany cruise to win as England draw blanks against Slovenia

'The thing with the sleeve is the straw that has broken the camel's back,' the Barcelona-born defender said on Sunday

Spanish defender Pique decides to quit international soccer after 'shirt sleeve' controversy

Allardyce will seek to address that faulty mindset as England bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia

New boss Sam Allardyce vows to improve England team mentality

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