Latest in Tag: World Cup Highlight
Latest in Tag: World Cup
Egypt’s handball federation considers holding pre-World Cup training camp in Hungary
The team underwent a medical swab test for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), last Monday morning, to check on the players. It was later confirmed that the player, Omar Al-Wakeel has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Handball team begins World Cup preparations at Red Sea camp
The extended closed camp, which is to be held at a Red Sea location, yet to be confirmed as either Hurghada or Sharm El-Sheikh, in August, is to act as a run-up to the championships, which are due to be held in Egypt in January of 2021.
Will Egypt bid again to host 2030 FIFA World Cup?
Egypt failed to collect any votes in its previous bid to organise 2010 World Cup
Negotiations with Kuwait to host some of 2022 World Cup matches
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, said that negotiations are taking place to consider whether or not Kuwait will be hosting some of the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches. He said that Asia will have eight seats and a half in the case the number of the World Cup’s teams increase. Infantino was recently in …
Egypt’s most googled words in 2018: ‘Salah’, ‘World Cup’
Results reflecting 2018’s reality, Egyptian interests came out
‘The same values, the same ambition’: France keen to build on World Cup success
Fifty-three days on from their triumph in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, newly-crowned world champions France return to action against neighbors Germany, the team whose title they took, in the UEFA Nations League.After Die Mannschaft’s spectacular failure to defend their crown in Russia, Les Bleus are determined not to make the same mistake, with central …
Is Qatar failing to deliver on its World Cup promises?
Qatar has come under immense criticism over the deaths of hundreds of foreign workers at FIFA 2022 World Cup venues. It’s pledged reforms, but whats happening on the ground? Anchal Vohra reports from Qatar.On a mid-summer afternoon workers are carving out a diamond in the desert, at least that’s what the Education City Stadium is …
Opinion: Germany’s World Cup conclusions are too little, too late and still too detached
Two months after Germany’s World Cup humiliation, Joachim Löw and Oliver Bierhoff faced the media for the first time to present their comprehensive analysis of what went wrong. DW’s Matt Ford wasn’t totally convinced.It will come as little surprise to anyone present at the press conference in Munich, watching on television or reading about it …
Ex-players of 1990 World Cup review Egypt’s frustration in Russia 2018
A frustrating and disappointing end for Egypt’s campaign in the 2018 World Cup as they failed to achieve any positive results in the tournament and exited from the group stage after losing 0-1 to Uruguay, 1-3 to Russia, and 1-2 to Saudi Arabia. Egypt was the first of four participating Arab teams to make their …
Match officials in 2018 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA referees committee announced a list of 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, representing 46 different countries, on 29 March to officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup games in Russia. The FIFA committee also selected 13 referees who will act solely as video assistant referees (VARs), during the tournament. The selection criteria for these …
10 lessons to learn from 2018 World Cup
The fairy tale of 2018 World Cup came to end after fierce competitions took place between 32 teams from 14 June to 15 July. Over almost 30 days, we enjoyed real football and beautiful respected fans sitting together in different stadiums to support their teams in a civilised manner. How can the Egyptian football benefit …
Croatia World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome
The streets of Zagreb have turned into a sea of red and white chequered colors. Celebration of Croatia’s World Cup success was expected to continue into the night.Hundreds of thousands of Croatians poured into the streets of the capital Zagreb on Monday to celebrate Croatia’s accomplishment in the World Cup in Russia. Although the soccer …
Set pieces, shocks, VAR and politics: A World Cup 2018 review
In the end, World Cup 2018 belonged to France. But the path to Sunday’s final was far from predictable. Fallen giants, rising stars, VAR controversies and 70 set piece goals all played a part. DW takes a look back.Russia vs. Saudi Arabia didn’t look the most appetizing of World Cup starters. But the hosts, the …
Les Bleus 2018 World Cup victorious
France win 21st World Cup edition for second time since 1998
Social media reacts to France’s World Cup win
The internet was in a celebratory mood after France’s win over Croatia in Moscow. It involved dabs, politics and a certain Donald Trump. Here’s a review of the best tweets from the hours that followed the game.It’s official: Germany are no longer world champions. France are now officially World Cup holders after beating Croatia 4-2 …
Opinion: France’s World Cup victory is a victory for modern France
In the aftermath of France’s World Cup win, hasty parallels have been drawn with 1998, the last time “Les Bleus” won the trophy. But DW’s Matt Ford says that’s history; this was a modern triumph for a modern France.One hundred and sixty one days after Didier Deschamps lifted the World Cup trophy into the Saint-Denis …
World Cup 2018: Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologizes for pro-Ukraine comments
Domagoj Vida has apologized for a video posted on social media in which he said “glory to Ukraine” after Croatia’s win over Russia. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been high since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologized after his team’s 2-1 extra time win over England in the World Cup semifinals …
Les Blues one step away from wining 2nd World Cup title
After beating Belgium on Sunday, France qualified for 2018 World Cup final and became one step away from winning their second title. The Blues, under Didier Deschamps, overcame the Belgians thanks to wise tactics and collectivism in attack and defence throughout the tournament, that made France one of the strongest favourites for the World Cup …
World Cup 2018: Croatia reach first final after Mario Mandzukic extra-time winner against England
Mario Mandzukic scored the winner in the second half of extra time to lift Croatia to their first World Cup final in the country’s history. They now move on to face France in the final on Sunday.Croatia 2-1 England (Perisic 68′, Mandzukic 109’— Trippier 5′) Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Croatia on Wednesday qualified for their first …
World Cup 2018: Belgium lose semifinal but gain national pride
Belgians rarely display national pride because of the multilayered nature of the country’s own identity. Losing to France was a great disappointment, but the country still stands together, proud of their team.Belgium is not the type of country where you’re likely to see flags floating in the air during national holidays. In fact, if you …
France seal spot in 2018 World Cup final
France have reached the World Cup final for the first time since 2006 after another set-piece goal decided another World Cup game. In Saint Petersburg, Belgium were worn down by a mature French team.France 1-0 Belgium (Umtiti 51′) After a goalless first half dominated by Belgium, a header from French defender Samule Umtiti ultimately proved …
World Cup 2018: Hosts Russia knocked out after Croatia’s shootout win in quarterfinals
Croatia will face England in the World Cup semifinals after their second penalty shootout victory of the tournament, this time against the hosts Russia. The game was tied 1-1 after 90 minutes and 2-2 after extra time.Russia 2-2 Croatia, Fisht Stadium (Cheryshev 31′, Fernandes 115′ — Kramaric 39′, Vida 101′) Croatia needed extra-time and penalties …
World Cup 2018: England’s dead ball heroes soar into last four
Gareth Southgate’s young, experimental England side are through to the last-four in Russia. While reduced expectations and a clear tactical plan have worked wonders, much is owed to to their strength from set plays.England have done it; through to the last four of a World Cup for the first time since 1990. Cue bedlam from …
England topple Sweden to reach World Cup semifinals
England have booked their place in the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1990 courtesy of a 2-0 win over Sweden. Harry Maguire and Dele Alli got the goals either side of half-time.Sweden 0-2 England (Maguire 30′, Alli 59′) Report to follow… +++++As it happened+++++ FULL TIME! ENGLAND ARE IN THE SEMIFINALS OF …
World Cup 2018: Against France, Cavani-less Uruguay look to pull off another upset
Having already knocked Portugal out of the World Cup, Uruguay are looking to pull off another upset when they face France. Star strikers are in the spotlight, but Edinson Cavani is expected to miss out through injury.One of three teams with a 100 percent win record at the World Cup 2018, Uruguay have conceded just …
World Cup 2018: Free-scoring Belgium out to defy the odds against Brazil
A golden generation takes on the World Cup’s golden boys when Belgium meet Brazil in Kazan. It is a clash that pits the best attack against the joint-best defense as both look to progress to the semifinals.Brazil’s legacy at the World Cup is built on stylish attacking football and technically-gifted individuals. In the current rendition …
World Cup 2018: What do Germany fans do now?
After watching their team exit in the group stages at the World Cup in Russia, Germany fans are now left with the unusual conundrum of what to do now. Go on that summer holiday sooner? Support another team?Now that Germany fans have had time to wipe away the tears and deal with the unusual feeling …
Op-ed review: Defending Egypt’s 3 July
World Cup issue still on agenda
World Cup 2018: Emil Forsberg sends Sweden into quarterfinals
A deflected goal put Sweden into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1994. Switzerland huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow down Sweden’s defensive wall.Sweden 1-0 Switzerland — Round of 16 (Forsberg 66′) A deflected goal in a tight and tense game was enough to keep Sweden’s magical World Cup adventure going, as …
Colombia challenges England, Sweden faces Switzerland in special European encounter in 2018 World Cup’s round of 16
The line-up of the 2018 World Cup’s quarter-finals will be completed on Tuesday when England meets Colombia and Sweden faces Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the tournament in Russia. Tuesday’s first clash will be a special European encounter between the Blue-Yellow Swedish and Switzerland at Krestovsky Stadium, both looking for a place in …