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






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#URU 1-0 #KSA FT
Group A
#RUS ✅
#URU ✅
#EGY ❌
#KSA ❌
For more match stats -- whoscored.com/Matches/124994… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlXIBXcAEUP0Y.jpgby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/20/2018 4:59:18 PM -
#IRN v #ESP is next up on @5liveSport 📱
Team news has just arrived for #IRNESP 📱 bbc.in/2M4iSKL https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlZKGXcAApDYU.pngby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 4:59:41 PM -
Join Keane, @Evra , Bilic and @IanWright0 for all the build up to #IRN v #ESP
LIVE on @ITV from 6:30pm
#WorldCup #IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJkj4AW0AImeY2.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:00:20 PM -
Top team-mates 👏
The Denmark team made sure defender Jonas Knudsen got to see his new-born daughter after their win against Peru.
Full story👇
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#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJkr4jX0AAwseh.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 5:00:26 PM -
#URU 1-0 #KSA FT:
Shots: 13-8
Pass accuracy: 85%-87%
Chances created: 11-7
Possession: 47%-53%
Uruguay qualify for the 2018 #WorldCup Round of 16 after a comfortable win over Saudi Arabia. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlvx0WAAcI8FQ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlvR_W0AA76lR.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlu1sWsAAqZhz.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:00:54 PM -
#URU 1-0 #KSA FT:
Shots: 13-8
Pass accuracy: 85%-87%
Chances created: 11-7
Possession: 47%-53%
Uruguay qualify for the 2018 #WorldCup Round of 16 after a comfortable win over Saudi Arabia. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlvx0WAAcI8FQ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlvR_W0AA76lR.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlu1sWsAAqZhz.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:00:55 PM -
#URU 1-0 #KSA FT:
Shots: 13-8
Pass accuracy: 85%-87%
Chances created: 11-7
Possession: 47%-53%
Uruguay qualify for the 2018 #WorldCup Round of 16 after a comfortable win over Saudi Arabia. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlvx0WAAcI8FQ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlvR_W0AA76lR.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJlu1sWsAAqZhz.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:00:56 PM -
Iran's record against European opposition at the World Cup:
6 games
1 draw
5 losses
@Smarkets are showing a market favouring that trend - sqwk.at/SmarketSpaIra https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgIQkFyWkAENzlI.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:01:19 PM -
With today's Uruguay win, Egypt have been eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup.by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 5:02:34 PM
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#IRN vs #ESP Confirmed XIs https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJmJI6W0AEjkt-.jpg
by WhoScored.com via twitter 6/20/2018 5:02:40 PM -
by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 5:03:02 PM
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by BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 5:05:26 PM
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TEAM NEWS!
We have the Starting XIs for #IRN and #ESP
#IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJmsCMWsAAyhcX.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 5:06:04 PM -
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Phil Mickelson has apologised for the controversy he caused at the US Open.
Read👉bbc.in/2MJ5Tzg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJkyumWkAIwR2U.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 5:10:23 PM -
#MiBAcrossAmerica UDPATE. Philadelphia is now SOLD OUT. Boston also SOLD OUT. Only chance left to see our crap during the #WorldCup is in Brooklyn, Monday, July 2. Tickets HERE: axs.com/events/354333/… #ThoroughInEveryBoroughby Men in Blazers via twitter 6/20/2018 5:11:34 PM
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ONES TO WATCH: @marcoasensio10
Will Asensio be given his chance to make a mark on this World Cup against @TeamMelliIran ?
itv.com/fifaworldcup/o… #ESP #IRN #IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJoIDCWsAAIw41.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:12:01 PM -
Complete the sentence:
"I think the winner of this match will be _________________"
#IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJoNTjW4AIOhVf.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 5:12:40 PM -
🇮🇷🇺🇸In our archives we have the shirt worn by Esteli in 1998 when he scored against the USA in Iran's first… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by FIFAMuseum via twitter retweeted by FIFAWorldCup 6/20/2018 5:12:41 PM
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Uruguay and Russia will face off on Matchday 3 to decide the top spot in group A. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJoN3-UYAA0K_l.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 5:13:35 PM -
Carlos Sánchez's #WorldCup game by numbers vs. #KSA :
45 touches
24 passes
3 chances created
2 tackles won
2 clearances
1 shot
1 assist
Looked lively. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJooAlX4AICe0M.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:13:42 PM -
#MundialTelemundo "Lo importante era ganar para asegurar la clasificación" esto y más dijo @LuisSuarez9 tras su triunfo con #URUby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 5:14:03 PM
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#MundialTelemundo Así lo narró 🎙@sadovnik1965 ¿Qué le pasó al portero de #KSA 😰? Gracias a ese regalo, @LuisSuarez9 … twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Telemundo Deportes via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 5:16:13 PM
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As you might expect if you are a fan of @rogbennett (who isn't and why not?), this podcast is pretty great. I had t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Quinn Grover via twitter retweeted by MenInBlazers 6/20/2018 5:16:30 PM
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#MundialTelemundo "Lo importante es ganar y para ganar la Copa del Mundo, tienes que enfrentar a todos los equipos" @1_Muslera_25 ¡Contento por el triunfo de #URU !by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 5:17:31 PM
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1 - Luis Suarez 🇺🇾 is the first Uruguayan player to score in 3 different World Cups (2010, 2014 & 2018). Legend. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJUTzTW0AIWnDq.jpg
by OptaJavier via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 5:18:20 PM -
Tip 1 = 🇪🇸
Tip 2 = Costa ⚽
Tip 3 = 🔴
Squawka's top three tips for Spain's second World Cup group game - sqwk.at/IRNTipsSPN
18+ only, Ts & Cs apply #Ad https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJj8qAX0AAbcQ6.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:18:20 PM -
Key stats:
👉 Fernando Muslera, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez all become the first players from #URU to win seven… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 5:18:49 PM -
Congratulations to @Uruguay , who have qualified for the knock-out stages!
#URU
#WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJkXCdW4AAxg5R.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 5:19:12 PM -
1-0 - Uruguay v Saudi Arabia was the eighth 1-0 victory at the 2018 World Cup, equalling the total of 1-0 wins seen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by OptaJoe via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 5:19:13 PM
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79% - 79% of games at this year's World Cup have been decided by one clear goal or less (15 out of 19), currently t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by optajean via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 5:19:21 PM
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Congratulations to our host nation Russia on officially advancing to the knockout round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
@AlexiLalas discusses their hot start to the tournament.by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 5:19:35 PM -
Cristiano Ronaldo finally tells the story behind his #WorldCup goatee - sqwk.at/CR7Beard https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJoz5fXUAMy_OV.jpg
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Eden Hazard has said he had to have a word with Romelu Lukaku at half-time before the striker’s double sealed victory for Belgium against Panama.
Full story👇
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#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJi2YcX4AAZQJp.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 5:20:19 PM -
Your ratings are in from the #URU 1-0 #KSA game ✅
See how you rated every player out of 10 ➡ bbc.in/2lk0Qso https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJqef1XUAQAT6c.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 5:21:43 PM -
FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: @selecaoportugal 1️⃣- 0️⃣ @EnMaroc
Do Portugal rely on Ronaldo?
Read more here 👉itv.com/fifaworldcup/f…
#MAR #POR #PORMAR #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJqP_xX0AAgP_r.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:23:43 PM -
A man in form 🎯
8️⃣in8️⃣
Watch @TeamMelliIran take on @SeFutbol LIVE on @ITV from 6.30pm
#IRNESP #ESP #IRN #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJqztgXcAAUP7u.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:24:09 PM -
Missed Portugal's win over Morocco? Catch up here 👉 itv.com/fifaworldcup/h…
#MAR #POR #PORMAR #WorldCup twitter.com/itvfootball/st…by ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:25:41 PM -
Luis Suarez's day:
100th cap for Uruguay ✅
Game-winning goal ✅
Reveals he is having a baby boy ✅ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJrj76UYAEqh5V.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 5:26:22 PM -
Victory for Cilic!
He’s defeated Gilles Muller.
Watch Queen’s LIVE👇
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Four flaws #URU must address if they hope to top Group A after the showdown against #RUS - sqwk.at/URUFlaws
By @muhammadbutt . https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJsQ7HW0AEIXaP.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 5:29:43 PM -
.@LuisSuarez9 : MotM #URU 1-0 #KSA
Shots(OT) -- 5(2)
Goals -- 1
Key passes -- 2
Times fouled -- 3
Accurate crosses -- 1
Clearances -- 1
Rating -- 7.57
For more player stats -- whoscored.com/Matches/124994… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJnfDIX0AEe_iz.jpgby WhoScored.com via twitter 6/20/2018 5:30:13 PM -
"La Roja" busca una victoria que lo acerque a 8vos de final
⚽ RI de Irán vs España - Grupo B
📱https://t.co/dQskapstJv
⌚ 1:30PM ET / 10:30AM PT
📺 @Telemundo
#MundialTelemundoby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 5:30:14 PM