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![World Cup: Japan Stun Colombia to Earn Historic Win](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/29/1397032918173830414476982.jpg)
![World Cup: England Kick Off Campaign with Hard-Fought Victory](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/29/1397032900321287214470192.jpg)
World Cup: England Kick Off Campaign with Hard-Fought Victory
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - England snatched victory in the dying moments of their opening fixture against Tunisia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia at the Volgograd Arena.
![World Cup: Lukaku Double Helps Belgium Break Down Panama](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/28/1397032820081148214469112.jpg)
World Cup: Lukaku Double Helps Belgium Break Down Panama
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A stunning volley from Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku double broke the resistance of a brave Panama side on their World Cup debut as Belgium cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening Group G game in Sochi.
![Sweden Earns Crucial Win over South Korea with Thanks to VAR](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/28/1397032818074355814468592.jpg)
Sweden Earns Crucial Win over South Korea with Thanks to VAR
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Sweden has won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 and ended its worrying goal drought with a 1-0 victory over South Korea that was a must-win if it wants to progress from a tricky-looking Group F.
![World Cup: Andres Cunha to Officiate Iran v Spain](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1396/03/31/1396033111275956911204102.jpg)
World Cup: Andres Cunha to Officiate Iran v Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha has been chosen to officiate the match between Iran and Spain in Group B of the 2018 World Cup.
![Nike Says Cannot Provide Cleats for Iran due to Sanctions](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/28/1397032813381461414466092.jpg)
Nike Says Cannot Provide Cleats for Iran due to Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nike responded defiantly on Sunday following criticism over its refusal to provide cleats for the Iran World Cup team due to the threat of the US sanctions.
![World Cup: Lozano Gives Mexico World Cup Win Over Germany](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/28/1397032811155147614464162.jpg)
World Cup: Lozano Gives Mexico World Cup Win Over Germany
MOSCOW (Tasnim) - Defending champions Germany suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Mexico in a World Cup match held in the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday evening.
![Switzerland Give Neymar Rough Treatment to Frustrate Brazil](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/27/1397032723442522114462302.jpg)
Switzerland Give Neymar Rough Treatment to Frustrate Brazil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The name on everybody's lips heading into Brazil's World Cup opener against Switzerland on Sunday was an unsurprising one: Neymar.
![Costa Rica vs Serbia: Aleksandar Kolarov Ccores Stunning Free-Kick](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/27/1397032718050371914460582.jpg)
Costa Rica vs Serbia: Aleksandar Kolarov Ccores Stunning Free-Kick
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain's inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
![World Cup 2018: Holders Germany Beaten by Mexico](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/27/139703272041503814461512.jpg)
World Cup 2018: Holders Germany Beaten by Mexico
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - World Cup holders Germany were dealt a huge blow in their bid to defend the title after suffering a shock defeat to Mexico in their opening match.
![Quieroz Pays Tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson after Late World Cup Win](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1394/06/31/13940631121824886145132.jpg)
Quieroz Pays Tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson after Late World Cup Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Carlos Quieroz paid tribute to his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson as his Iran team grabbed a dramatic late victory over Morocco in 'Fergie Time' on Friday night.
![Nike’s Move against Iran ‘Disrespectful’: Jahanbakhsh](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/03/1397030314265593314227252.jpeg)
Nike’s Move against Iran ‘Disrespectful’: Jahanbakhsh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh had strong words for Nike following their team's 1-0 win against Morocco to open the World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup: Peru 0-1 Denmark
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Christian Cueva was reduced to tears half-way through Peru's 1-0 defeat to Denmark after he missed a penalty.
![Iceland Thwart Argentina on World Cup Debut](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/26/1397032619055369314452622.jpg)
Iceland Thwart Argentina on World Cup Debut
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The action at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium got off to a thrilling start with the match between FIFA World Cup veterans Argentina and debuntants Iceland.
![Cristiano Is Prone to Diving, Spain's Pique Says](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/26/139703260021538114446632.jpg)
Cristiano Is Prone to Diving, Spain's Pique Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Spain defender Gerard Pique criticized Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the hat-trick hero had a habit of throwing himself to the ground.
![France Score from Hugely Controversial VAR Penalty](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/26/1397032616014929214451212.jpg)
France Score from Hugely Controversial VAR Penalty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Didier Deschamps' side benefited from a curious video assistant referee decision that cost Australia a clean sheet.
![Parliament Speaker Congratulates Iranians on Second Ever World Cup Win](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1395/03/19/139503192029218467891332.jpg)
Parliament Speaker Congratulates Iranians on Second Ever World Cup Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani offered his congratulations to the Iranian people over Team Melli’s second ever World Cup victory in its opener against Morocco in St. Petersburg, Russia.
![Iranians Flock to Streets after World Cup Win against Morocco](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/26/1397032604284699114448132.jpg)
Iranians Flock to Streets after World Cup Win against Morocco
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Jubilant Iranians took to the streets on Friday evening to celebrate the national football team’s victory against Morocco in its first match in the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
![World Cup: Iran Beats Morocco in Injury Time](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/25/1397032521464148714445142.jpg)
World Cup: Iran Beats Morocco in Injury Time
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian national football team won its World Cup opener against Morocco on Friday in St. Petersburg, 1-0, thanks to an own goal in added time.
![Azmoun Insists He's Not Scared of Cristiano Ronaldo](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/21/1397032110253843914394542.jpg)