Sigurdsson hoping Hallgrimsson stays with Iceland Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson said he would like coach Heimir Hallgrimsson to stay in charge of the national team after their courageous exit from the … World Cup 2018 • 27 Jun 18
Iceland leave Russia beaten but unbowed A revamped but businesslike Croatia topped their World Cup Group D as Ivan Perisic's last-gasp goal helped them maintain their perfect record with a 2-1 … World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Nigeria 1-2 Argentina recap Argentina left it late but managed to qualify for the last 16, beating Nigeria 2-1. World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
Argentina coach Sampaoli takes rap for 'shame and pain' Argentina's despondent coach Jorge Sampaoli took the blame for his side's shambolic World Cup defeat to Croatia. World Cup 2018 • 22 Jun 18
'Stop blaming Messi', Sampaoli tells Argentina fans Argentina's coach urged fans to stop blaming Lionel Messi when games do not go to script and instead appreciate all their captain has done for … World Cup 2018 • 20 Jun 18
Croatia's Kalinic sent home, confirms manager Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic has been sent home from the World Cup after refusing to come on as a substitute in the team's opening game … World Cup 2018 • 18 Jun 18
Croatia off the mark with win over Nigeria Croatia took the early initiative in Group D as they saw off Nigeria in their World Cup opener at the Kaliningrad Stadium. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Croatia v Nigeria recap Croatia beat Nigeria in the final game of the day in Russia. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
Neymar lights up Anfield in triumphant Brazil return Neymar marked his return from a knee injury in spectacular fashion as Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Anfield. Soccer • 03 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Croatia As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 11 days to … Soccer • 11 Jun 18
Croatia-England to be played behind closed doors England's first ever UEFA Nations League trip will be played behind closed doors as Croatia complete a stadium ban for having a swastika on their … Soccer • 30 Jan 18
Croatia cruise into World Cup following second leg draw Croatia comfortably negotiated the second leg of their play-off tie against Greece with a goalless draw sealing their place at next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 12 Nov 17
Croatia take huge leap towards World Cup qualification Croatia set one foot back in the World Cup finals after cruising to an emphatic 4-1 win over Greece in the first leg of their … Soccer • 09 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches … Soccer • 09 Nov 17
'Not many Italians could name a current Irish player' The view from Croatia, Denmark, Italy and Switzerland on the prospect of being matched with the Republic of Ireland in today's 2018 World Cup play-off … Soccer • 17 Oct 17
Two nights in November: Potential play-off opponents We assess the likely opposition for the Republic of Ireland as they begin their preparations for next month's World Cup qualifying play-offs. Soccer • 11 Oct 17
Little Iceland can dream big after Kosovo win The nation that conquered England at Euro 2016 have become the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Late Finnish opens another avenue for Ireland Ireland's hopes of reaching the play-offs received a boost in Croatia on Friday night as a previously hopeless Group I came back into the reckoning … Soccer • 07 Oct 17
Croatia investigates Modric for alleged false testimony Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's … Soccer • 19 Jun 17
Argentina claim maiden Davis Cup success Argentina took their first Davis Cup title after Juan Martin Del Potro and Federico Delbonis won Sunday's reverse singles to complete the South American nation's … Tennis • 27 Nov 16
Northern Ireland hit for three by Croatia Northern Ireland rounded off their incredible 2016 on a losing note as a depleted Croatia became the first visiting side to win at Windsor Park … Soccer • 15 Nov 16
Lovren pulls out of Croatia's clash with North Dejan Lovren has abruptly ruled himself out of Croatia's World Cup qualifier against Iceland and a friendly with Northern Ireland this month. Soccer • 04 Nov 16
Portugal snatch extra-time win against Croatia A close-range header from Portugal substitute Ricardo Quaresma secured a 1-0 win over Croatia after the game burst into life in the last few minutes … Euro 2016 • 25 Jun 16
Ronaldo is ready to catch fire, claims Nani Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to take Euro 2016 by storm, according to his Portugal strike partner Nani. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Croatian manager slams 'sports terrorist' fans Croatia fans who caused trouble during their team's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic are "sports terrorists" and had no place in soccer stadiums, … Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
