2018 World Cup Live Blog
News, updates, highlights, photos and more from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.






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#WorldCup WARM UP
#FRA may have beaten Australia, but they were far from convincing in the victory
@_WrightJosh questions whether Deschamps will ever get it right for Les Bleus as they gear up to face #PER wscrd.co/PreFRAvsPERby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 9:00:13 AM -
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COMING UP:
Lot's more World Cup action heading your way today on @ITV
12.30-6.15pm
Denmark v Australia
France v Peru
Watch all the action LIVE on @ITV from 12.30pmby ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 9:00:55 AM -
We're bringing you #wimbledon in Ultra HD for the first time!
Find out all about our 2018 @Wimbledon coverage right here
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We're bringing you #wimbledon in Ultra HD for the first time!
Find out all about our 2018 @Wimbledon coverage right here
👉 bbc.in/2MIqZh6 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4LRXcAEvxoG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4K4XUAEX9LQ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4K2XcAAs4a_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNACRLWkAATFQF.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:02:02 AM -
We're bringing you #wimbledon in Ultra HD for the first time!
Find out all about our 2018 @Wimbledon coverage right here
👉 bbc.in/2MIqZh6 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4LRXcAEvxoG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4K4XUAEX9LQ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4K2XcAAs4a_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNACRLWkAATFQF.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:02:03 AM -
We're bringing you #wimbledon in Ultra HD for the first time!
Find out all about our 2018 @Wimbledon coverage right here
👉 bbc.in/2MIqZh6 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4LRXcAEvxoG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4K4XUAEX9LQ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNA4K2XcAAs4a_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNACRLWkAATFQF.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:02:03 AM -
‘When you feel there’s nothing left in the tank this is what pushes you’- inspiring & insightful to talk to this gu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by gabriel clarke itv via twitter retweeted by itvfootball 6/21/2018 9:03:21 AM
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On this day in 1970...
#BRA won the #WorldCup in Mexico!
More stats and facts available 👉 fifa.to/SOTD2106 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNB0dTWsAAGPli.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/21/2018 9:03:50 AM -
Legendary @BBCSport commentator Barry Davies will be making his final #Wimbledon bow this year 😢
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend will air on 4 July on @BBCOne
👉 bbc.in/2MIqZh6 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNCNpgWAAAczi_.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:04:16 AM -
Use #bbcworldcup
Get your England #worldcup questions in for @philmcnulty
He's at England's base in Repino and will be live on video answering at 11am here
👉 bbc.in/2MbELaS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNCn1IWsAAnJVJ.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:06:29 AM -
Listen to the full interview with @MarcusRashford in our latest @England special podcast:
Plus @gabrielclarke05 talks to @johncrossmirror and @domfifield about all things England
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/eng…
Acast: acast.com/itvworldcuppod… twitter.com/gabrielclarke0…by ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 9:11:53 AM -
Nigeria and Iceland have only met once before back in 1981 where Iceland came out on top.
Who will triumph this time?
Lawro has his say 👉 bbc.in/2JUDAQy
#bbcworldcup #worldcup #NIG #ICE https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNAQQZWkAA97A4.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:13:21 AM -
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Emre Can (67) won more tackles than any other Liverpool player in the Premier League last season.
A force in the midfield. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNFeWSWAAUbyyc.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 9:18:20 AM -
Neymar’s hair, manager GIFs and the latest World Cup craze.
These are just a few of the hot topics fans have been loving from the first week of the #WorldCup 👉 bbc.in/2KaQFEH
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNBtpwXcAAgptP.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:22:23 AM -
Paul Pogba vs Yotún
Ahead of #FRA vs #PER @_WrightJosh looks into whether Paul Pogba can shine in a restricted midfield role with Deschamps set to tinker with his side -- wscrd.co/FRAvsPERH2H https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgM50nGWsAA8IJ_.jpgby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 9:30:22 AM -
Gareth Bale will reportedly need assurances over playing time if he’s to remain at Real Madrid.
It’s the gossip 👉 bbc.in/2JRYuzT https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEACrX4AIlafM.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:31:24 AM -
It's Ladies day at the Royal Ascot.
Join us LIVE for all the build up! 👉 bbc.in/2K8y7VG https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNI2ZlXcAEeCz4.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:33:47 AM -
It's Ladies' Day at Royal Ascot.
Join us LIVE for all the build up! 👉 bbc.in/2K8y7VG https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNJGwLWkAE9qgU.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:35:17 AM -
💷 THE BEST BET 💷
In the secound round of Group C matches, @BenMcAleer1 believes there is value in backing #AUS to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… -
Juventus are all set to sign Liverpool midfielder Emre Can.
Read 👉 bbc.in/2I9mKb1
#bbcfootball https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNK3AIW4AAqmve.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:42:27 AM -
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Dele Alli has missed England training as his thigh injury continues to be monitored.
Read 👉 bbc.in/2MJ6bpP
#bbcworldcup #WorldCup #ENG #ThreeLions https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNLb2UWAAAw8lk.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:49:27 AM -
Tip 1 = #DEN
Tip 2 = ⚠️⚠️
Tip 3 = 2-1
Squawka's top three tips for a crunch Group C clash are in - sqwk.at/DENTipsAUS
18+ only, Ts & Cs apply #Ad https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNLx9aXUAAs0uG.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 9:50:19 AM -
Police have confirmed Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark has been knocked unconscious after an argument Spanish bar.
Full story 👉 bbc.in/2JY3hja #NUFC https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNNRniXkAAw5bk.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:52:36 AM -
Police have confirmed that Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark was knocked unconscious after an argument in a Spanish bar.
Full story 👉 bbc.in/2JY3hja #NUFC https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNOPxPXcAAdXRL.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:56:58 AM -
👌First opening match win at a #WorldCup since 2006.
But are #ENG versatile enough to cope when things don't go their way?
“In football you need a plan B, C, D, E and F!" explains @ericdier . "I think we’re in a really good place."
READ MORE 👉 fifa.to/e/jlzfMLpvVN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNORcoXcAAb-Re.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/21/2018 9:57:45 AM -
The Mexican Football Federation has been fined £7,615 after its fans sang homophobic chants.
Full story 👉 bbc.in/2lo0iSg
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEW4fWkAIT3I-.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 9:58:23 AM -
#WorldCup WARM UP
With #ARG boss Jorge Sampaoli expected to move to a three-man defence against #CRO tonight, @BenMcAleer1 assesses this important throw of the dice for the Argentina boss wscrd.co/PreARGvsCROby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 10:00:11 AM -
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Today should be FUN.
Denmark and Australia kick things off on FS1, before a FOX doubleheader featuring France vs Peru and Argentina vs Croatia. #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNDSNDWAAATygN.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/21/2018 10:00:25 AM -
He's only just recovered!
Here's the @ZaltzCricket scoresheet from England's 481-6 on Tuesday.
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He's learned from mentor @VincentKompany . Now he's making a mark of his own with #BEL
Dedryck Boyata tells us about his dream start to the #WorldCup
👉 fifa.to/h2BJ/qT2fTjHvVN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNPPxaWkAEoof3.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/21/2018 10:04:43 AM -
"He is like a Port wine.”
Praise has been pouring in for Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's victory over Morocco.
Read 👉 bbc.in/2K5KO3z
#bbcworldcup #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNFjmUX4AE2qaH.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:07:12 AM -
by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/21/2018 10:10:42 AM
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A performance to be proud of 👏
Alireza Beiranvand & his #IRN teammates so nearly stopped #ESP but they're still in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… -
OPINA para #MundialTelemundo ¿Qué selección ha mostrado mejor juego hasta el momento?by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/21/2018 10:14:47 AM
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Was it the moment of the World Cup so far?
Everybody’s talking about THAT Iran throw-in.
Read 👉 bbc.in/2yzeX6y
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNERCdXcAAmUYE.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:16:25 AM -
"This is ridiculous! What an amazing view!" 😮🤩
@DionDublinsDube and @ConorMcNamaraIE take a trip to the top of the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… -
Now @5liveSport commentary on day 2 at Guildford.
The top two in action in the @CountyChamp
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Iranian women at the #WorldCup are doing something that's forbidden back home...
...they're watching men's football inside a stadium.
📽 Watch 👉 bbc.in/2MJCx3J
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNPGFZX4AUu9F4.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:25:11 AM -
Today's #WorldCup games:
13:00: #DEN vs. #AUS
16:00: #FRA vs. #PER
19:00: #ARG vs. #CRO
But before that enjoy today's Squawka Suggests.🍿 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNU0NeXUAAVGrB.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNUztRXUAAVawZ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNUzIaW0AAXDi6.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNUyyQX4AIAioT.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:25:33 AM -
Today's #WorldCup games:
13:00: #DEN vs. #AUS
16:00: #FRA vs. #PER
19:00: #ARG vs. #CRO
But before that enjoy today's Squawka Suggests.🍿 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNU0NeXUAAVGrB.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNUztRXUAAVawZ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNUzIaW0AAXDi6.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNUyyQX4AIAioT.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:25:34 AM