July 3, 2018 'Psychic' octopus that predicted Japan's World Cup results killed A “psychic” octopus who appeared to have correctly predicted two of Japan’s World Cup results was killed off and “sent to market” because his owner-fisherman decided cash was more important than viral fame.
July 2, 2018 Belgium rallies to stun Japan in World Cup last 16 Belgium rallied from 2-0 down to beat Japan 3-2 with a goal in the dying seconds and advance to a World Cup quarterfinal match against Brazil.
July 2, 2018 Croatia outlasts Denmark in shootout, to face Russia in World Cup quarterfinals Danijel Subasic saved three penalties to help Croatia reach the World Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 shootout victory over Denmark following a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
July 1, 2018 Russia stuns Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals Russia shockingly eliminated Spain from the World Cup, surviving two hours of dominance by the 2010 champions in a 1-1 draw and then winning a penalty shootout 4-3.
June 29, 2018 Telemundo suspends hosts after racist gestures: report NBCUniversal’s Telemundo network reportedly suspended two of its morning show hosts over a racist gesture referencing the South Korea World Cup soccer team.
June 28, 2018 Doc blames hotel mattress after Brazil's Marcelo exits World Cup game with back issue Brazil’s team doctor said a soft mattress may to be blame for star Marcelo’s back spasms.
June 28, 2018 World Cup fans speculating about 'Simpsons' soccer episode Viewers believe a “The Simpsons” episode from 1997 predicted this year’s World Cup final.
June 27, 2018 Defending FIFA World Cup champion Germany eliminated from tournament Germany, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup, will not be heading to the next stage of the tournament after losing to South Korea, 2-0.
June 26, 2018 Soccer great Diego Maradona apparently OK after health scare at World Cup match Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona – known for the infamous “Hand of God” goal during the 1986 World Cup – was seen smiling at a Russian airport just hours after receiving medical treatment during Tuesday’s Argentina-Nigeria match in St. Petersburg.
June 26, 2018 Argentina stun Nigeria 2-1 to rescue World Cup campaign Lionel Messi and Argentina finally came alive at the World Cup.
