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






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GREAT DEFENDING! A well-worked Spanish corner ends with a Ramos shot which is somehow kept from crossing the line after some resolute last-ditch defending by IR Iranby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:39:45 PM
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Only ten minutes to go! #IRNESP
It has been a tight game, but which player has impressed you and been your @Budweiser #ManoftheMatch ?
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VOTE! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
cards.twitter.com/cards/qf215b/5…by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 7:39:56 PM -
Leicester have their third summer signing.
Claude Puel has called him “one of the most exciting young talents in English football”.
Read👉bbc.in/2K6XaIA https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKD89pWAAIoFQo.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:40:18 PM -
#MundialTelemundo ¡Al 83 en el Kazan Arena!
⚽#IRN 0-1 #ESP
🎙@CopanAlvarez , @borghi_claudio y @jpsorin6
📺 @telemundo
📱ow.ly/tV9130jZO1H https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKK7SOVQAAcduF.jpgby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 7:43:23 PM -
When he is 87, this Iranian player will sit in a rocking chair and remember the moment he Nutmegged Gerard Pique https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKLLw5WAAIX_ku.jpg
by Men in Blazers via twitter 6/20/2018 7:44:33 PM -
GOAL DISALLOWED! An IR Iran free-kick goes all the way through the Spanish defence and finds Ezatolahi at the back post who pokes it in but after a VAR review it is ruled out for offsideby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:44:57 PM
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OH NO, don't do Pique like that 😱 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKLZ3kUYAAllSI.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 7:45:19 PM -
2️⃣2️⃣ - This record is now in big danger
@TeamMelliIran 0️⃣-1️⃣ @SeFutbol
Watch the action LIVE on @ITV
#ESP #IRNESP #WorldCup #IRN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKCwVaX4AInR1I.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:46:06 PM -
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Diego Costa opens the scoring! 1-0 early in the 2nd half. #IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKFeMwU0AAocg8.jpg
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#MundialTelemundo ¡Lo que se perdió Vahid Amiri! Tuvo el gol del empate para #IRN ante #ESP y así la fallóby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 7:49:27 PM
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Lord Sugar has been criticised for an "unhelpful and ignorant" tweet about Senegal's World Cup team.
Read: bbc.in/2I5j2Pw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKE2KIWsAAW16p.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:50:12 PM -
Ronaldo Rule in effect again. Late free kick forcing one of Ronaldo's rivals to step up and hit free kick from where he triumphed versus Spainby Men in Blazers via twitter 6/20/2018 7:51:42 PM
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FULL-TIME: Inspired effort from IR Iran not enough to stop Spain
@TeamMelliIran 0️⃣-1️⃣ @SeFutbol
Watch the pundits reaction LIVE on @ITV now
#WorldCup #IRNESP #IRN #ESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKLahvWsAEuJbS.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:53:57 PM -
It wasn't easy, but Spain get a result against Iran! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKNAE3UYAAIw9l.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 7:54:01 PM -
FT #IRN 0-1 #ESP
54' Diego Costa
#ESP leapfrog #IRN in Group B thanks to a fortuitous goal from Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa.
All the reaction to #IRNESP 👇
📻 @5liveSport
📱 bbc.in/2lk0Qso https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKMN5wWsAEIwC4.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:54:09 PM -
#MundialTelemundo ¡JOLINES qué sufrir! #ESP derrota a #IRN con gol solitario de @diegocosta https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKMYz5UcAAEfhL.jpg
by Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 7:54:32 PM -
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#ESP win their first game of the 2018 #WorldCup at the second attempt.
2010 was the last time they were made to wait until the second group game for their first victory...
...Remember how that tournament ended? 🏆 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKNi2FW4AMnX70.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 7:55:21 PM -
Three games, three 1-0 scorelines...
A tight day, but #POR #URU and #ESP all do what they need to do.
#IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKM_MlWkAAsVSa.jpgby FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter retweeted by JogaBonito_USA 6/20/2018 7:56:48 PM -
Diego Costa's third goal of the #WorldCup earned Spain a narrow 1-0 win over Iran.
Report: bbc.in/2JT66Cl
#bbcworldcup #worldcup #IRN #ESP #IRNESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKN7R3WkAEIk8y.pngby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 7:57:58 PM -
Narrow 1-0 win by #Spain , despite dominating possession. Tough loss for #Iran , who defended well for so long and only conceded on unfortunate ricochet. They also actually looked dangerous and created good chances when they went forward more at the end. #IRNESP #IRN #ESP #WorldCup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOqaaVQAAQ_5z.png
by Jason Foster via twitter 6/20/2018 7:59:58 PM -
"I might not be celebrating any goals as athletically in future."
Gareth Southgate has dislocated his shoulder.
Read👉bbc.in/2M4PIuX
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKFxbsXkAAoNVh.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 8:00:24 PM -
Phew! Here's how Group B stands after that thrilling second half. Spain top due to fewer bookings
@TeamMelliIran 0️⃣-1️⃣ @SeFutbol
Watch the pundits reaction LIVE on @ITV now
#WorldCup #IRNESP #IRN #ESP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKO3umW4AAVXsb.jpgby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:00:38 PM -
#IRN 0-1 #ESP FT:
Shots: 8-17
Possession: 21%-79%
Chances created: 4-10
Pass accuracy: 64%-90%
Spain are up and running. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0ZXUAAeOOE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0UX4AAbDwe.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SWsAACQx4.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SW0AEC86s.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:00:40 PM -
#IRN 0-1 #ESP FT:
Shots: 8-17
Possession: 21%-79%
Chances created: 4-10
Pass accuracy: 64%-90%
Spain are up and running. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0ZXUAAeOOE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0UX4AAbDwe.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SWsAACQx4.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SW0AEC86s.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:00:41 PM -
#IRN 0-1 #ESP FT:
Shots: 8-17
Possession: 21%-79%
Chances created: 4-10
Pass accuracy: 64%-90%
Spain are up and running. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0ZXUAAeOOE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0UX4AAbDwe.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SWsAACQx4.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SW0AEC86s.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:00:42 PM -
#IRN 0-1 #ESP FT:
Shots: 8-17
Possession: 21%-79%
Chances created: 4-10
Pass accuracy: 64%-90%
Spain are up and running. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0ZXUAAeOOE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0UX4AAbDwe.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SWsAACQx4.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKOX0SW0AEC86s.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:00:44 PM -
and with one aborted somersault throw-in, Iranian defender Milad Mohammadi forever silenced doubts about idea of 48… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by roger bennett via twitter retweeted by MenInBlazers 6/20/2018 8:00:46 PM
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It will all come down to the last matchday in group B. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKPbOJU0AAuynY.jpg
by FOX Soccer via twitter 6/20/2018 8:03:37 PM -
by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 6/20/2018 8:05:09 PM
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When you're losing 1-0 but still feel the need to showboat...
#IRNESP #worldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKPz2sVQAAg7Ra.jpg -
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Isco's #WorldCup game by numbers vs. #IRN :
137 touches
103 passes
92% pass accuracy
9 take-ons
7 crosses
4 shots
2 fouls won
2 tackles won
1 chance created
Isco fever. 🤤 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKPcKPWAAArsUo.jpgby Squawka Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:08:46 PM -
Bad news, World Cup fans.
There are major issues with beer supplies.
Read👉bbc.in/2JUbSDB
#bbcworldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKMF67WsAQZQxX.jpgby BBC Sport via twitter 6/20/2018 8:10:13 PM -
Anyone else see Spain live tweeting during the game?
#IRNESP #worldcup https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgKRLUoU8AA2J-t.jpg -
#Iran lost the game in #IRNESP , but they'll always have Vahid Amiri ruining Gerard Piqué's career. First really great nutmeg of #WorldCup2018 !
#Tekkers #IRN #TeamMelli 🇮🇷🔥🔥👏👏 t.coby Jason Foster via twitter 6/20/2018 8:12:18 PM -
#MundialTelemundo "Sabíamos que iba a ser un partido en el que teníamos que tener paciencia" esto dijo @diegocosta tras la victoria sufrida de #ESP sobre #IRNby Telemundo Deportes via twitter 6/20/2018 8:14:46 PM
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"It was a special night"
@MarcusRashford watches exactly what that late @HKane goal meant back home
Watch the World Cup LIVE on @ITVby ITV Football via twitter 6/20/2018 8:15:42 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… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Men in Blazers via twitter retweeted by MenInBlazers 6/20/2018 8:18:49 PM