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






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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 10:25:35 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 10:25:35 AM -
What a moment last night in Tehran.
For the first time since 1980, Iranian women were allowed to watch the #WorldCup alongside men at the Azadi Stadium. 🇮🇷👏 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEtrNW4AA2AWa.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEnhmX0AESgvk.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEkRqWAAEcGkp.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/21/2018 10:25:42 AM -
What a moment last night in Tehran.
For the first time since 1980, Iranian women were allowed to watch the #WorldCup alongside men at the Azadi Stadium. 🇮🇷👏 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEtrNW4AA2AWa.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEnhmX0AESgvk.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEkRqWAAEcGkp.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/21/2018 10:25:44 AM -
What a moment last night in Tehran.
For the first time since 1980, Iranian women were allowed to watch the #WorldCup alongside men at the Azadi Stadium. 🇮🇷👏 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEtrNW4AA2AWa.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEnhmX0AESgvk.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEkRqWAAEcGkp.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/21/2018 10:25:44 AM -
5. Where should Jack Wilshere go after leaving Arsenal? - sqwk.at/WilshereDRWSS
Dream 🤩
Realistic 😎
Wildcard 😱
Squawka Suggests 🤓 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNU5uGW0AAUj_J.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:26:22 AM -
4. The records and landmarks Ronaldo has already claimed at #WorldCup 2018 💥
And six he could still smash - sqwk.at/CR7WCRecords https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNVA1zW4AA0_Fm.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:29:26 AM -
Cristian Pavon vs Ivan Perisic
Which attacker do you think will earn the better WhoScored rating when #ARG take on #CRO tonight?
🔁 = Pavon
❤️ = Perisic https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNMplJXcAAmO_T.jpgby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 10:30:27 AM -
Our predictions:
🗣️ @martinlaurence7 #DEN 0-0 #AUS
🗣️ @BenMcAleer1 #DEN 1-1 #AUS
🗣️ @_WrightJosh #DEN 1-0 #AUSby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 10:31:14 AM -
3. EXPLAINED: Marcelo Bielsa's footballing philosophy and how Leeds could line up under Pep Guardiola's idol - sqwk.at/BielsaStyle
Lampard's Derby in his second game. ⚔️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNVIE6X0AA_YC3.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:32:29 AM -
The Russian arm of Burger King has apologised after offering women a reward if they got pregnant with a World Cup player's baby.
Full story 👉 bbc.in/2lksl5d
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNEmMEXcAAnclO.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:34:14 AM -
2. How did they get on? Every sibling pairing in Premier League history - sqwk.at/SiblingsPL
181 matches 👬
14 trophies 🏆 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNVN37WkAA87Ba.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:35:26 AM -
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Join @EniAlu , Slaven Bilic and Martin O'Neill for all the build-up to @DBUfodbold 🆚 @Socceroos
LIVE on @ITV from 12:30pm
#DEN #AUS #DENAUS #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNWW5wW4AAc9xB.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:35:52 AM -
1. Squawka's best and worst combined XI's of the first round of #WorldCup games - sqwk.at/BestWorstWC1
“The Bury Beckham” 👏 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNVbCOX4AAM7Fd.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:38:13 AM -
"We do not deserve this treatment. We are equally valuable and professional."
A female reporter groped live on air at the #WorldCup has spoken out about harassment by sports fans.
Read 👉 bbc.in/2K8gIMN
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNXjP-W0AAAGJ6.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:40:12 AM -
Check out @benmendy23 specialised shark boots!
Watch France v Peru LIVE on @ITV today! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNXlO6WkAIpSJ8.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:40:20 AM -
BONUS BALL QUIZ!
Can you guess every player named in a World Cup Team of the Tournament since 2002? - sqwk.at/TOTTQuizWC
David Luiz helping you out with one... 👇 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNVhbKX4AARohx.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:41:14 AM -
1. Squawka and @sportingindex 's best and worst combined XI's of the first round of #WorldCup games - sqwk.at/BestWorstWC1
“The Bury Beckham” 👏 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNY1zQW0AIC686.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:43:04 AM -
The Senegal national football team has attracted worldwide attention in Russia, not just because they are the only African nation at the #WorldCup but also because they have the only black coach at the tournament too.
Read more 👉 bbc.in/2yATbQe
#bbcworldcup #SEN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNQTfQW4AEDnPB.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:43:12 AM -
BONUS BALL QUIZ!
Can you guess every player named in a World Cup Team of the Tournament since 2002? - sqwk.at/TOTTQuizWC
David Luiz helping you out with one... 👇 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNZKyHX4AAu5b3.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:44:35 AM -
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HEAD-TO-HEAD: Delaney 🆚 Jedinak
This game could all depend on who controls the midfield
Watch @DBUfodbold take on the @Socceroos LIVE on @ITV
#DEN #AUS #DENAUS #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNZgMUX0AAuwyG.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:46:09 AM -
Lineups are out for our first #WorldCup game of the day, Denmark vs Australia. #DENAUS
Coverage starts top of the hour on FS1. Kickoff at 8am ET. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNZ-L-WsAAsB8Y.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/21/2018 10:48:17 AM -
ICYMI: Iran's Mohammadi thought about the somersault but decided against it 🤔😂by ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:49:25 AM
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The first venue of the day: Samara 😍
#DENAUS
#WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNaI3fW4AUISqm.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/21/2018 10:49:29 AM -
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Danny Cipriani will make his first start for England since 2008 in the third Test against South Africa, replacing George Ford at fly-half bbc.in/2txtx9h https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNabtSXUAAgFks.jpg
by BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:49:59 AM -
ICYMI: Iran's Mohammadi thought about the somersault but decided against it 🤔😂by ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:50:43 AM
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English football chiefs have condemned the "disgraceful conduct" of a group of men - thought to be England fans - making Nazi salutes and anti-Semitic comments in a video.
Full story 👉 bbc.in/2JTItta
#bbcworldcup #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNGnWtX0AY6o4Q.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 10:52:12 AM -
ONES TO WATCH: @AaronMooy carries the hopes of a nation
@Socceroos will need the @htafcdotcom man to produce if they are to remain in the tournament 💪
@DBUfodbold 🆚 @Socceroos
Watch LIVE on @ITV from 12.30pm
#DEN #AUS #DENAUS #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNan0_WkAA23TE.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 10:52:33 AM -
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#DEN vs #AUS Confirmed XIs https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNclniX0AAihUq.jpg
by WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 10:59:22 AM -
¡A madrugar!
⚽ Dinamarca vs Australia - Grupo C
📱https://t.co/dQskapK585
⌚ 7:00AM ET / 4:00AM PT
📺 @Telemundo
#MundialTelemundoby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/21/2018 11:00:13 AM -
With Cristian Pavon potentially set to be handed a start against #CRO tonight, @BenMcAleer1 looks at the reasoning for his possible inclusion in Jorge Sampaoli's #ARG XI -- wscrd.co/ARGvsCROScout https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNWqxRWkAAb7CU.jpg
by WhoScored.com via twitter 6/21/2018 11:00:25 AM -
TEAM NEWS: @DBUfodbold 🆚 @Socceroos
Australia are unchanged. Schone replaces Kvist for Denmark
Watch LIVE on @ITV from 12.30pm
#DEN #AUS #DENAUS #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNdACrW4AA1_GK.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/21/2018 11:01:09 AM -
Burnley’s European tour will start slightly closer to home than expected.
The Europa League qualifying draw has taken place. 👉 bbc.in/2I2F2dX
#bbcfootball https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNVpfBX4AAVtlv.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 11:01:13 AM -
The teams have arrived in Samara for #DENAUS !
Where in the world are you watching?
TV listings 👉 fifa.tv/watch2018by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/21/2018 11:01:20 AM -
When Remi was younger she almost drowned in the ocean.
Now she is taking on the mother of all challenges... in wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… -
Harry the 🐷 is the latest animal to enter the football predictor world, following in Paul the 🦑 footsteps.
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It's Ladies' Day at #RoyalAscot !
Follow the action and the fashion right here
👉 bbc.in/2K8y7VG #bbcracing https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNdM_rWsAAX2jZ.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 11:03:38 AM -
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In Samara to witness a proud day for @htafcdotcom with 3 #Terriers potentially involved at the #WorldCup this lunch… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Jon Champion via twitter retweeted by itvfootball 6/21/2018 11:04:54 AM
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#DEN XI vs. #AUS : Schmeichel; Dalsgaard, Kjaer, Christensen, Stryger; Delaney, Schöne; Poulsen, Eriksen, Sisto; Jor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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#AUS have lost each of their last three #WorldCup games... all against European sides.
@Smarkets shows 48.54% of the market expect the trend to continue - sqwk.at/DENSmarketsAUS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNeUy8W4AAwzHK.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/21/2018 11:07:01 AM -
The #EFL fixtures for 2018-19 are in!
Here's everything you need to know 👉 bbc.in/2teQO0h
#bbcfootball #FixtureReleaseDay https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgNSsyzWAAAEihf.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/21/2018 11:10:14 AM