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Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

Russian President Vladimir Putin Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament. The ceremony marked a handover from the world's largest country by landmass to one of the smallest. Qatar has a population...

Mental strength carried Croatia to World Cup final: Lovren

Croatia have relied on mental strength to defy limited resources and become the smallest nation in 68 years to reach a World Cup final, said defender Dejan Lovren. Zlatko Dalic's men have taken the long road to a meeting with France in Moscow on Sunday after three lots of extra-time and...

Rescued team unable to attend World Cup final

The youth football team rescued from a cave in Thailand will be unable to accept FIFA’s invitation to attend the World Cup final. “We have been informed by the Football Association of Thailand that due to medical reasons, the boys will not be in a position to travel to Moscow for...