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Croatia confident of coping with Russian reception

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic is confident his side can handle the atmosphere as they take on hosts Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Croatia to face heat, humidity and hostile crowd

Croatia will have to face heat, humidity and a hostile crowd when they take on host nation Russia in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final after beating Denmark on penalties, coach Zlatko Dalic admitted.

World Cup 2018 Gallery: Day 18 in Russia

World Cup 2018: Russia beat Spain on penalties - recap

It's Day 18 in Russia and we have two more last-16 showdowns to sink our teeth into. Follow all the action as it happens.

'It's an exciting time to be an England fan'

Wayne Rooney believes "this could be the year" for England to match the heroes of 1966 and triumph at the World Cup.

World Cup 2018: Senegal 0-1 Colombia recap

Colombia secured their passage to the round of 16 as Senegal exited Russia thanks to two more yellow cards than Japan. See how it all unfolded here.

Uruguay boss demands more despite 100% record

Oscar Tabarez warned his Uruguay side they need to improve despite securing top spot in Group A with a thumping 3-0 win over Russia.

Uruguay stroll to victory over 10-man Russia

Uruguay comfortably beat World Cup hosts Russia 3-0 to seal top spot in Group A courtesy of a Luis Suarez free kick, a Denis Cheryshev own goal and a late Edinson Cavani strike.

World Cup 2018: Uruguay 3-0 Russia recap

Uruguay claimed top-spot in Group A with a straight-forward 3-0 victory over Russia which was aided by a red card for the World Cup hosts. See how it all unfolded here.

English FA slam 'disgraceful' anti-Semitic chanting

The English FA has strongly condemned the actions of a small group of apparent England fans after they were filmed singing anti-Semitic songs.

Cuper philosophical on Salah as Egypt face early exit

Mohamed Salah's exceptional season is set to come to an agonising end after hosts Russia all but extinguished Egypt's World Cup hopes.

99.6% of Icelandic nation watch draw against Argentina

A staggering 99.6% of TV viewers in Iceland tuned in to see their nation's first World Cup finals game on Saturday, a 1-1 draw against an Argentina side led by Lionel Messi.

World Cup 2018 Gallery: Day 6 in Russia

A look back in pictures at the action from Day 6 the World Cup.

Salah to make World Cup bow against Russia

Mohamed Salah is set to make his World Cup debut for Egypt against Russia in their Group A game on Tuesday.

Russian coach gets Putin's seal of approval

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov took a phone call during his post-match press conference and then told reporters it had been Vladimir Putin telling him to thank his players for their 5-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi boss feels the shame in heavy defeat

Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi described a "feeling of shame" after his side suffered a 5-0 hammering at the hands of hosts Russia in the World Cup's opening game at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Gaga for Golovin

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

Five-star Russia open World Cup with a bang

Finally let loose after a year-long diet of international friendlies, hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters with a 5-0 tournament-opening win over Saudi Arabia.

World Cup 2018: Russia v Saudi Arabia recap

Russia made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. See how it all unfolded here.

World Cup 2018 - The Stadiums - An RTÉ Sport Photo Essay

A look at the venues hosting the 2018 World Cup in Russia

Your team-by-team guide to the 2018 World Cup

Profiles of all 32 countries set to do battle in Russia this summer.

Rose tells family to stay at home due to racism fears

England defender Danny Rose has told his family not to attend the World Cup because he fears they may be racially abused in Russia.

World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Russia

Hopes aren't high at all that Russia can make their mark on home soil, so if ever there was a case to plump for the underdog....