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






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Liverpool are edging closer to a deal to bring Roma goalkeeper Alisson to Anfield.
A fee of about £66.8m has been agreed.
bbc.in/2LkLz9l https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ1rAaWsAE-q6Y.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 5:20:23 PM -
OFFICIAL: Liverpool release full statement as the full extent of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's knee injury is confirmed… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Video to prove it’s not photoshopped. MiB at #TheOpen , From #Carnoustie , 🏴 premieres tonight at 11pm ET @NBCSN . @GolfChannelby Men in Blazers via twitter 7/18/2018 5:28:36 PM
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🇪🇸 Spain wanted to loan @NUFC manager Rafa Benitez for the #WorldCup
Would he have taken them further than Fernando Hierro?
itv.com/news/2018-07-1… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZq2TMWkAAdW0S.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 7/18/2018 5:30:22 PM -
¡Su error! Wenger declaró que no debió estar tanto tiempo en un solo club. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ5RCuU8AAyBnv.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 5:31:45 PM -
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is expected to miss the majority of the 2018-19 season.
bbc.in/2zPzxAp https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ6DTAXcAEFl0p.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 5:34:51 PM -
1⃣ = Strongest XI 💪
2⃣ = Carabao Cup special 😉
3⃣ = Dream scenario 😍
Three Liverpool XIs we *could* see in the 2018/19 season - sqwk.at/LFC1819XIs
By @harryedwards16 . https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZz2trWAAcll3M.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 7/18/2018 5:35:11 PM -
Celtic are back in Champions League action tonight against Armenian side Alashkert.
Follow live: bbc.in/2O0Iwlt https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ9K1KXkAEmxC2.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 5:48:26 PM -
Jose Mourinho says he hopes Paul Pogba "understands why he was very good" at the #WorldCup .
More: bbc.in/2LvtpyO https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ-M5MW0AI_SKo.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 5:57:24 PM -
Great seeing @rogbennett on the Golf Channel! @BarstoolBigCat @PardonMyTake https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZvkoAVMAEG0q5.jpg
by Diginous via twitter retweeted by MenInBlazers 7/18/2018 5:57:59 PM -
by ITV Football via twitter 7/18/2018 6:00:12 PM
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Our shortlist for the @Hyundai_Global #WorldCup Goal of the Tournament includes a superb strike by 🇧🇷@Phil_Coutinho
Use our Visual Story to help cast your vote from our 1️⃣8️⃣ selections!🗳⚽️
fifa.com/worldcup/visua… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiU1fWlU8AAIHcc.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 7/18/2018 6:00:20 PM -
🎥 El valor de @HirvingLozano70 está por los cielos. ow.ly/biOH30l0ORh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaAAgIUEAIkZpw.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 6:00:57 PM -
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When Spain sacked their coach Julen Lopetegui before the #WorldCup , they wanted Rafael Benitez.
Full story: bbc.in/2L5PPdP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ3seXWAAIotLe.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 6:25:22 PM -
Tras la salida de Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri ¡Es el nuevo DT del @ChelseaFC para las próximas tres temporadas! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaGxUTW4AAPszl.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 6:30:21 PM -
A freakish accident at the age of one left Ash Turner with a rare form of cerebral palsy. There were fears he may never be able to walk properly again.
On Thursday, he'll tee off at #TheOpen .
His story is a remarkable one.
➡️ bbc.in/2mp5jdQ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ5tQhWkAAviKK.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 6:35:11 PM -
The Scottish FA is "open" to submitting a joint bid with the home nations to host the 2030 World Cup.
Read: bbc.in/2Lnjs9A https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ-qf8W0AIFWho.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 6:45:20 PM -
🎤🎵 We've had a few requests for a translation of this one - the hit of the summer - so here you go:
He is small,
H… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by French Team via twitter retweeted by FIFAWorldCup 7/18/2018 6:52:11 PM -
Liverpool expect Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to be out for the majority of next season.
bbc.in/2zPzxAp https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ--3bWkAAUiDT.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 6:55:12 PM -
🎥 @andresiniesta8 ya llegó a Japón ¡Y ya se ganó el cariño de la afición del @vissel_kobe (Vía/ Instastories Andrés Iniesta)by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 7:00:13 PM
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After making the move across the pond @WayneRooney has spoken about his decision to leave @Everton
itv.com/news/2018-07-1…by ITV Football via twitter 7/18/2018 7:00:13 PM -
Where will Sam Warburton rank in the illustrious history of Welsh and British & Irish Lions rugby?
Right up there with the very best.
Read: bbc.in/2LfxPwT https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ_2VsX4AAzv_j.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 7:05:21 PM -
The new #USWNT has at least one big surprise: Jaelene Hinkle is back in the fold for the first time since she refus… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Anton Walkes has joined Portsmouth.
bbc.in/2JvPkUF https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaQrxwWAAAyKlX.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 7:13:49 PM -
"He was a Test match animal - you'd want to go on the field to play for him"💪
Legendary @Lionsofficial coach Sir I… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… -
🎥 @Lucazelarayan31 habla de la pretemporada que tuvo con @TigresOficial previo al inicio del Torneo Apertura 2018by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 7:18:35 PM
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Giddy to broadcast nightly at #Carnoustie . Did not have lot of live sport on TV when I was a kid. FA Cup, Wimbledon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by roger bennett via twitter retweeted by MenInBlazers 7/18/2018 7:25:47 PM
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🎥 “Tuvimos un gran partido de #CampeónDeCampeones y ahora pienso en el partido del sábado” @Lucazelarayan31by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 7:28:26 PM
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La afición de @TigresOficial ¡Puede estar tranquila sobre el futuro de @10APG ! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaUg0kUcAAdVSU.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 7:30:35 PM -
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The International Olympic Committee has confirmed seven new events to be introduced for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
👉 bbc.in/2Nt3c4l https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaVOcuXcAIrWUe.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 7:33:45 PM -
🎥 “Mientras yo tenga la camiseta de @TigresOficial puesta la voy a defender a muerte” afirma @Lucazelarayan31by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 7:37:12 PM
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🎤🎵 We've had a few requests for a translation of this one - the hit of the summer - so here you go:
He is small,
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17-year-old Benjamin Davis, who plays for Fulham, has been told he must take two years out of football to complete his Singaporean military service.
Full story: bbc.in/2uuV6kF https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaXgqnWsAAvnTC.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 7:43:48 PM -
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 7:44:56 PM
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OFFICIAL | Ulsan Hyundai have confirmed a signing of American midfielder Mix Diskerud on loan from Manchester City.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Korea Football News via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 7/18/2018 7:45:36 PM
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Välkommen till Malmö FF, Romain Gall! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiZ5DHUX4AAUZ7c.jpg
by Malmö FF via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 7/18/2018 7:45:59 PM -
by SportBusiness via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 7/18/2018 7:46:40 PM
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Now available in Naples: Cristiano Ronaldo toilet paper. 😂 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaYLcmVsAAc43K.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 7/18/2018 7:49:04 PM -
If you haven't seen this yet, it's worth a watch.
Adil Rashid delivered a beauty, which left Virat Kohli looking like this! 👇
👉 bbc.in/2L1J90j https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaaevEX4AAQKFr.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 7:56:42 PM -
🎥 @Raul_Jimenez9 ¡Ha comenzado su aventura por la @premierleague con el @Wolves ! ow.ly/kt7f30l0X5r https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiacIoeWsAAfWVq.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 8:03:55 PM -
How should you prepare for #TheOpen ?
Well Andrew 'Beef' Johnston has opted to take a punch from a heavyweight boxer! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiafIUAVMAEKjjO.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 8:16:50 PM -
They've got their shooting boots on! ⚽️
Cardiff City scored 11 in their pre-season friendly today.
👉 bbc.in/2uIUZRJ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Diafw6aXcAAaCtE.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 8:22:19 PM -
🇭🇷 @lukamodric10 , 🇧🇪 @hazardeden10 + 🇫🇷 @AntoGriezmann combine for a height of 519cm, the smallest combined height of the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Ball recipients since 1990
More of the best stats from #WorldCup here
👉 fifa.to/KXKXhAC9DO https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagrdGVQAAvLRS.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagpWqV4AAzg9x.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagnHfUYAAOM38.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 7/18/2018 8:24:21 PM -
🇭🇷 @lukamodric10 , 🇧🇪 @hazardeden10 + 🇫🇷 @AntoGriezmann combine for a height of 519cm, the smallest combined height of the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Ball recipients since 1990
More of the best stats from #WorldCup here
👉 fifa.to/KXKXhAC9DO https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagrdGVQAAvLRS.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagpWqV4AAzg9x.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagnHfUYAAOM38.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 7/18/2018 8:24:22 PM -
🇭🇷 @lukamodric10 , 🇧🇪 @hazardeden10 + 🇫🇷 @AntoGriezmann combine for a height of 519cm, the smallest combined height of the adidas Golden, Silver and Bronze Ball recipients since 1990
More of the best stats from #WorldCup here
👉 fifa.to/KXKXhAC9DO https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagrdGVQAAvLRS.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagpWqV4AAzg9x.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiagnHfUYAAOM38.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 7/18/2018 8:24:23 PM -
Desde hace 20 años, los campeones participantes en una Copa Mundial se estrellaron a las primeras de cambio en sus intentos por revalidar el cetro mundialista 😱 ¿Romperá esta maldición @equipedefrance en Qatar 2022? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiaiP46UwAEnvM1.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 7/18/2018 8:30:34 PM -
New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has been discussing Eden Hazard's future.
He wants to keep him, but says he won't speak to him until he's back off holiday.
Watch: bbc.in/2zQcoOg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Diai-TkXUAE_8jo.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 8:33:53 PM -
Celtic brushed off an early red card to breeze past Alashkert and make the next round of Champions League qualifying.
➡️ bbc.in/2JzmmmE https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DialCOzXUAY3uZ3.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 8:42:39 PM -
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by Squawka Football via twitter 7/18/2018 8:47:24 PM
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It’s been 3 days and the withdrawals are only getting worse.by Stuart Holden via twitter 7/18/2018 8:49:14 PM
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Lancashire have moved top of the T20 Blast North Group after a comfortable win at Leicestershire.
Next up for the Red Rose? The White Rose. 👀
➡️ bbc.in/2NXk58e https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Diamv39WAAEgOHE.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 7/18/2018 8:50:19 PM