Moscow authorities are pleading with locals not to drive in the run-up to Thursday's World Cup opening match to avoid causing gridlock

England landed in Russia on Tuesday hoping a talented young World Cup squad spearheaded by captain Harry Kane can shake off the disappointments of recent tournaments.

Belgium made light of injury to Eden Hazard in their last warm-up before the World Cup on Monday, the Chelsea star limping off in the 4-1 defeat of Costa Rica in Brussels.

With only one day to go till the greatest show on earth -- the FIFA World Cup -- begins in Russia, the host nation held a miniature

Brazil attracted an army of excited youngsters -- including one who managed to get onto the pitch for a selfie -- as they held their first training session on Russian soil ahead of the World Cup on Tuesday.

135 years and three months will be the combined age of Oscar Tabarez and Fernando Santos if Uruguay and Portugal meet in the

Ball Girls selected for opener

FIFA members will decide on Wednesday whether the 2026 World Cup should be played in North America or in Morocco, taking football's global showpiece to Africa for just the second time.

With just a couple of days left for the football extravaganza, here we look at the technological supports that are going to be used in this World Cup.

Brazil attract an army of excited youngsters -- including one who managed to get onto the pitch for a selfie -- as they held their first training session on Russian soil ahead of the World Cup on Tuesday.

There's only one thing better than the post-wedding bliss of a relaxing honeymoon: playing at the World Cup, says Australia defender Josh Risdon.

There are a number of teams with massive market values that will be featuring in the Russia World Cup which starts on June 14.

Around 400 eager fans turns out at Argentina's World Cup base camp to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi and his team-mates at an open training session.

Iceland, who will appear in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history are comfortable training in the warm weather of Gelendzhik, Russia. Till now, they have been the only team who have stayed in this region and have received preferential treatment from Russian fans who are enjoying the vacation.

Three Portugal stars currently in Russia getting ready for the World Cup tell club Sporting Portugal they will break their contracts, the club said.

Poland defender Kamil Glik clears by his club Monaco to play at the World Cup after making an unexpectedly quick recovery from a shoulder ligament injury.

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Costa Rica 4-1 at home in a friendly while Senegal reportedly beat South Korea 2-0 in a mystery game played at an Austrian third division ground.

British pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, the world football governing

IDLC has launched its own unique take on fantasy football team manager games -- the IDLC Kickstart Fantasy Football Challenge. Interested individuals can play the game online at www.idlckickstart.com or download it directly onto any android device.

Cameroon great Roger Milla has told AFP that he never received the credit he deserved for his World Cup goalscoring exploits.