2018 World Cup Live Blog
News, updates, highlights, photos and more from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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What a week!
🏏TUESDAY
481-6
England's men break ODI World Record.
🏏WEDNESDAY
250-3
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🔥 @diegocosta 's a man in form
Can he go 9 in 9? Spain need a goal from somewhere...
@TeamMelliIran 0️⃣-0️⃣ @SeFutbol
#WorldCup #IRNESP #IRN #ESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ5HQ6XUAgXt1n.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:29:34 PM -
It was been quite a start to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Here’s who you have rated the best and worst players so far👇
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#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJsMdnWsAA4S69.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:30:21 PM -
Acrobatic attempt by David Silva but Spain are still unable to find the back of the net just over 30 minutes into the game. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ6sXKVQAAmINF.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 6:32:28 PM -
#MundialTelemundo ¡Al 32' en el Kazan Arena!
⚽#IRN 0-0 #ESP
🎙@CopanAlvarez y Claudio Borghi
📺 @telemundo
📱ow.ly/tV9130jZO1H https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ68XoV4AAVARA.jpgby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 6:33:34 PM -
LO ÚLTIMO. El DT de @England -Gareth Southgate se dislocó el hombro derecho mientras corría el día de hoy. #MundialTelemundo https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ7AFTW0AAjlj2.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 6:33:58 PM -
84% possession for #ESP in the opening 30 minutes vs. #IRN .
Dominant display but no goals to show for it yet. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ7Qf6XUAcjqbr.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:35:52 PM -
Incredible!
England have broken the record for the highest women's T20 total.
Watch👉bbc.in/2lkxB8X https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ5fKiWkAAxO-d.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:40:22 PM -
“One of the most exciting young talents in English football."
Leicester have their third summer signing.
Read👉bbc.in/2K6XaIA https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJsnQdXUAQlcVY.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:40:25 PM -
There's been an injury in the @England camp however it's the boss who has suffered it! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ9Js9W4AcEvCQ.jpg
by ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:44:15 PM -
Full story on Southgate's injury 👇👇👇
itv.com/fifaworldcup/e…by ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:45:51 PM -
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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.
bbc.in/2JTItta https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ-P9OWkAIu8eS.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:48:00 PM -
HALF-TIME: IR Iran keep Spain at bay in first-half stalemate
@TeamMelliIran 0️⃣-0️⃣ @SeFutbol
#WorldCup #IRNESP #IRN #ESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ8wpaW0AAKZ1G.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:48:47 PM -
HT #IRN 0-0 #ESP
The 2010 #WorldCup winners are struggling to breakdown a resolute #IRN side.
Half-time analysis from #IRNESP 👇
📻 @5liveSport
📱 bbc.in/2lk0Qso https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ-DpOXUAIZ8rY.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:48:49 PM -
Iran does a good job of getting numbers behind the ball and keeping Spain off the score sheet. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ-Yb5UcAA_z8D.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 6:49:04 PM -
You can vote for your @Budweiser #ManoftheMatch as of now!
#IRNESP
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VOTE! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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#IRN have conceded just once in the first half of their last seven #WorldCup games:
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Notoriously resilient before the interval. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ-GwwWkAA1fhU.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:49:14 PM -
Lots of noise, but no goals...
#IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ9bvfXUAMjGn9.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 6:49:21 PM -
Are Peru’s fans the best at the World Cup?
They’ve shown incredible dedication to make it to Russia.
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#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ881RXcAAWS5Z.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:50:14 PM -
#MundialTelemundo ¡Medio tiempo en Kazan Arena! En un partido muy intenso, #IRN y #ESP se van al descanso con un empate a cero goles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ_NytVAAApRvL.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 6:52:44 PM -
Key stats:
👉 #ESP have had 71% of possession
👉 #IRN can qualify with a win
#IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ_A3uW0AEdsez.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 6:53:35 PM -
World Cup goatee is the new playoff beard. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ_okfUEAAPiOi.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 6:53:53 PM -
10 shots for #ESP in the first half vs. #IRN but just one on target:
✖️ Carvajal
✖️ Piqué
⛔️ Silva
⛔️ Ramos
👐 Silva
✖️ Silva
✖️ Isco
⛔️ Silva
⛔️ Isco
⛔️ Silva
Five of those 10 shots were blocked. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ_mOiXkAASdsw.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:54:31 PM -
Sergio Ramos and Isco had a combined possession of 24.2% in the first half; that's 5.3% more than the entire #IRN team! #WorldCup twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status…by BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 6:55:59 PM
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Tomorrow is June 21st. 20th Anniversary of Iran 2 USA 1. Mark that date by listening to #AmericanFiasco . My 10-part… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by roger bennett via twitter retweeted by MenInBlazers 6/20/2018 6:58:55 PM -
⚽️ @andresiniesta8 and @21LVA seeing plenty of the ball but struggling to penetrate a compact IR Iran
@TeamMelliIran 0️⃣-0️⃣ @SeFutbol
#WorldCup #IRNESP #IRN #ESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ_SviWkAEbShP.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 6:59:21 PM -
Russia are off to a record start for a host nation and through to the KO stage.
Important reminder: Russia is the lowest ranked team at the World Cup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKAllpWsAEYwlF.jpgby FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 7:00:11 PM -
“The squad were very complacent.”
Steven Gerrard is keen for Rangers to avoid a repeat of last season’s Europa League exit.
Read👉bbc.in/2K3rYKt https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ9pa5XUAAZcoS.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:00:22 PM -
49 - Both Isco (55) and Sergio Ramos (53) have completed more passes than Iran (49) in the first half of this match… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by OptaJoe via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 7:00:43 PM -
49 - Iran's 🇮🇷 49 successful passes in the 1st half is the 2nd lowest figure in a World Cup 🏆 game since 1966, with… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by optajean via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 7:00:53 PM -
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"What's he doing in the woods?" 😂
@IanWright0 asks the question we were all thinking about @GarethSouthgate 's shoulder injury
Watch the World Cup LIVE on @ITVby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:04:18 PM -
#MundialTelemundo ¿Te lo perdiste? No te preocupes, acá te traemos las mejores jugadas del triunfo de #URU sobre #KSAby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 7:04:59 PM
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KICK-OFF!
Will #ESP finally find a breakthrough? Will #IRN get another late winner?
The second half of #IRNESP is underway. Follow the action live 👇
📻 @5liveSport
📱 bbc.in/2lk0Qso https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKCKJ9WAAQ_WLQ.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:05:01 PM -
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NEW POD: Rog and Davo are back in NYC and LA, respectively, talking Ronaldo and #POR 's win over #MAR . Plus, a recap of #MiBAcrossAmerica 's West Coast swing and the story of "Not Amused" Producer Brad. LISTEN HERE: tinyurl.com/y83etueh https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKCMIZV4AAqoHj.jpg
by Men in Blazers via twitter 6/20/2018 7:05:35 PM -
#MundialTelemundo ¡Segundo tiempo en el Kazan Arena!
⚽#IRN 0-0 #ESP
🎙@CopanAlvarez y @borghi_claudio
📺 @telemundo
📱ow.ly/tV9130jZO1H https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKCDiIVAAAI1uQ.jpgby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 7:05:36 PM -
Seguimos en @TelemundoSports @Telemundo @NBCSports con @CopanAlvarez @borghi_claudio vamos para el 2T de España 0-0… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Juan Pablo Sorin via twitter retweeted by TelemundoSports 6/20/2018 7:06:19 PM -
First-half shots in #IRN vs. #ESP :
Entire Iran team: 2
David Silva: 5 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKC9OfXUAAFvkp.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:09:29 PM -
“I gambled with my life.”
Boxer Bradley Pryce feared he could die in the ring due to problems with his vision.
Full story: bbc.in/2ys2FNn https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgJ_QToW4AElRIN.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:10:13 PM -
Spain nearly open up the scoring but Beiranvand somehow keeps it out! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKDx4BU0AAcIhI.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 7:12:00 PM -
DOUBLE SAVE! IR Iran keeper Beiranvand makes a flying stop from a stinging Busquets strike and then has the piece of mind to palm the ball away to safetyby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:12:15 PM
