All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2018.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup has already seen some memorable moments. England have dominated the headlines with their 6-1 thumping of Panama.
It all started as hosts Russia routed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2018. They have almost booked their spot in the round of 16 with another win against Egypt.
Cristiano Ronaldo then stole the limelight with hat-trick for Portugal against Spain. Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Iceland held Argentina to a draw. However, thing got worse for Argentina and Messi as they lost 3-0 against Croatia.
Mexico then caused a big upset defeating champions Germany 1-0, while Brazil were held by Switzerland.
Belgium have started their campaign on winning note with big wins against Panama and Tunisia.
A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden on June 23 to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
There are many things to look forward to the tournament- Lionel Messi will be looking to win the only major trophy missing in his list of career achievements. Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, will be looking to power Portugal, the 2016 Euro winners, to another title. Brazil will be hoping that Neymar, who is recovering from a broken foot, leads them to their sixth World Cup title.
In the early stages, Portugal vs Spain is one of the most enticing ties. It takes place on the second day of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. England and Belgium will face each other on Thursday, June 28.
The final will take place in Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, July 15.
| World Cup 2018 |
| Groups |
Teams |
| Group A |
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay |
| Group B |
Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran |
| Group C |
France, Australia, Peru, Denmark |
| Group D |
Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria |
| Group E |
Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia |
| Group F |
Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea |
| Group G |
Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England |
| Group H |
Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan |
Here's the complete schedule of FIFA World Cup 2018:
| FIFA World Cup 2018: Full Schedule |
| GROUP STAGE |
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| Date |
Match |
Venue |
Kick-off time |
| Thursday, June 14 |
Russia 5 - Saudi Arabia 0 (A) |
Moscow (Luzhniki) |
8.30pm |
| Friday, June 15 |
Egypt 0 - Uruguay 1 (A) |
Ekaterinburg |
5.30pm |
| Friday, June 15 |
Morocco 0 - Iran 1 (B) |
St Petersburg |
8.30pm |
| Friday, June 15 |
Portugal 3 - Spain 3 (B) |
Sochi |
11.30pm |
| Saturday, June 16 |
France 2 - Australia 1 (C) |
Kazan |
3.30pm |
| Saturday, June 16 |
Argentina 1 - Iceland 1 (D) |
Moscow (Spartak) |
5.30pm |
| Saturday, June 16 |
Peru 0 - Denmark 1 (C) |
Saransk |
8.30pm |
| Sunday, June 17 |
Croatia 2 - Nigeria 0 (D) |
Kaliningrad |
12.30am |
| Sunday, June 17 |
Costa Rica 0 - Serbia 1 (E) |
Samara |
5.30pm |
| Sunday, June 17 |
Germany 1 - Mexico 0 (F) |
Moscow (Luzhniki) |
8.30pm |
| Sunday, June 17 |
Brazil 1 - Switzerland 1 (E) |
Rostov-on-Don |
11.30pm |
| Monday, June 18 |
Sweden 1 - South Korea 0 (F) |
Nizhny Novgorod |
5.30pm |
| Monday, June 18 |
Belgium 3 - Panama 0 (G) |
Sochi |
8.30pm |
| Monday, June 18 |
Tunisia 1 - England 2 (G) |
Volgograd |
11.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 19 |
Poland 1 - Senegal 2 (H) |
Moscow (Spartak) |
5.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 19 |
Colombia 1 - Japan 2 (H) |
Saransk |
8.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 19 |
Russia 3 - Egypt 1 (A) |
St Petersburg |
11.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 20 |
Portugal 1 - Morocco 0 (B) |
Moscow (Luzhniki) |
5.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 20 |
Uruguay 1 - Saudi Arabia 0 (A) |
Rostov-on-Don |
8.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 20 |
Iran 0- Spain 1 (B) |
Kazan |
11.30pm |
| Thursday, June 21 |
France 1 - Peru 0 (C) |
Ekaterinburg |
5.30pm |
| Thursday, June 21 |
Denmark 1 - Australia 1 (C) |
Samara |
8.30pm |
| Thursday, June 21 |
Argentina 0 - Croatia 3 (D) |
Nizhny Novgorod |
11.30pm |
| Friday, June 22 |
Brazil 2 - Costa Rica 0 (E) |
St Petersburg |
5.30pm |
| Friday, June 22 |
Nigeria 2 - Iceland 0 (D) |
Volgograd |
8.30pm |
| Friday, June 22 |
Serbia 1 - Switzerland 2 (E) |
Kaliningrad |
11.30pm |
| Saturday, June 23 |
Belgium 5 - Tunisia 2 (G) |
Moscow (Spartak) |
5.30pm |
| Saturday, June 23 |
South Korea 1 - Mexico 2 (F)
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Sochi |
8.30pm |
| Saturday, June 23 |
Germany 2 - Sweden 1 (F) |
Rostov-on-Don |
11.30pm |
| Sunday, June 24 |
England 6 - Panama 1 (G) |
Nizhny Novgorod |
5.30pm |
| Sunday, June 24 |
Japan 2 - Senegal 2 (H) |
Ekaterinburg |
8.30pm |
| Sunday, June 24 |
Poland 0 - Colombia 3 (H) |
Kazan |
11.30pm |
| Monday, June 25 |
Uruguay v Russia (A) |
Samara |
7.30pm |
| Monday, June 25 |
Saudi Arabia v Egypt (A) |
Volgograd |
7.30pm |
| Monday, June 25 |
Spain v Morocco (B) |
Kaliningrad |
11.30pm |
| Monday, June 25 |
Iran v Portugal (B) |
Saransk |
11.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 26 |
Denmark v France (C) |
Moscow (Luzhniki) |
7.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 26 |
Australia v Peru (C) |
Sochi |
7.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 26 |
Nigeria v Argentina (D) |
St Petersburg |
11.30pm |
| Tuesday, June 26 |
Iceland v Croatia (D) |
Rostov-on-Don |
11.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 27 |
South Korea v Germany (F) |
Kazan |
7.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 27 |
Mexico v Sweden (F) |
Ekaterinburg |
7.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 27 |
Serbia v Brazil (E) |
Moscow (Spartak) |
11.30pm |
| Wednesday, June 27 |
Switzerland v Costa Rica (E) |
Nizhny Novgorod |
11.30pm |
| Thursday, June 28 |
Japan v Poland (H) |
Volgograd |
8.30pm |
| Thursday, June 28 |
Senegal v Colombia (H) |
Samara |
8.30pm |
| Thursday, June 28 |
England v Belgium (G) |
Kaliningrad |
00.30am |
| Thursday, June 28 |
Panama v Tunisia (G) |
Saransk |
00.30am |
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| LAST 16 |
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| Saturday, June 30 |
1C v 2D (Match 50) |
Kazan |
7.30pm |
| Saturday, June 30 |
1A v 2B (Match 49) |
Sochi |
11.30pm |
| Sunday, July 1 |
1B v 2A (Match 51) |
Moscow |
7.30pm |
| Sunday, July 1 |
1D v 2C (Match 52) |
Nizhny Novgorod |
11.30pm |
| Monday, July 2 |
1E v 2F (Match 53) |
Samara |
7.30pm |
| Monday, July 2 |
1G v 2H (Match 54) |
Rostov-on-Don |
11.30pm |
| Tuesday July 3 |
1F v 2E (Match 55) |
St Petersburg |
7.30pm |
| Tuesday, July 3 |
1H v 2G (Match 56) |
Moscow (Spartak) |
11.30pm |
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| QUARTER-FINALS |
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| Friday, July 6 |
Winner 49 v winner 50 (57) |
Nizhny Novgorod |
7.30pm |
| Friday, July 6 |
Winner 53 v winner 54 (58) |
Kazan |
11.30pm |
| Saturday, July 7 |
Winner 55 v winner 56 (60) |
Samara |
7.30pm |
| Saturday, July 7 |
Winner 51 v winner 52 (59) |
Sochi |
11.30pm |
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| SEMI-FINALS |
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| Tuesday, July 10 |
Winner 57 v winner 58 |
St Petersburg |
11.30pm |
| Wednesday, July 11 |
Winner 59 v winner 60 |
Moscow (Luzhniki) |
11.30pm |
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| THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF |
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| Saturday, July 14 |
Losers of two semi-finals |
St Petersburg |
7.30pm |
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| FINAL |
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| Sunday, July 15 |
Winners of two-semi-finals |
Moscow (Luzhniki) |
8.30pm |
*Time in IST
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