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FIFA World Cup 2018 headlines with summaries.
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FIFA World Cup: South American beat dominates Moscow streets
20 Jun 2018International fans have not been deterred by Russia's size. Walking through Red Square almost feels like attending the Copa America, writes Coen Lammers.
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Russia continue perfect start at World Cup
20 Jun 2018World Cup hosts Russia virtually booked their place in the second round with a 3-1 win over Egypt that moved them to top of Group A with six points from two games.
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Moscow is running out of beer
20 Jun 2018Beer-guzzling football fans risk drinking parts of Moscow dry, with some bars and restaurants in the Russian capital saying they are running low and having to wait longer than usual for fresh…
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Squeaky Bum Time: Germany, Brazil take their shot
22 Jun 2018In episode five of Squeaky Bum Time, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle wrap up the latest World Cup drama, including a shocking Argentinian capitulation.
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Kane double gives England victory over Tunisia
19 Jun 2018England captain Harry Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as he led his side to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup match.
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Australian fans angered by World Cup outage
19 Jun 2018Football world cup matches in Australia are to be broadcast on free to air television for the nex two days after a wave of complaints the subscription streaming service provided by Optus.
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Squeaky Bum Time 2: Eastern Bloc Party
15 Jun 2018Football World Cup - England is tempering its expectations this time round, but there's still the odd bubble of optimism. Check out the latest episode of RNZ's FIFA podcast to find out more.
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Belgium outclass Panama in 3-0 win
19 Jun 2018Belgium proved too much for World Cup debutants Panama as the Group G favourites overcame the heroics of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and a massed defence to run out 3-0 winners.
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Sweden bury jinx to beat South Korea
19 Jun 2018Sweden have won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 and ended a worrying goal drought with a 1-0 victory over South Korea
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Germany under pressure after opening loss
18 Jun 2018The defending champions Germany have crashed to defeat in their first game at the FIFA World Cup as an enterprising Mexico refused to be intimidated by history and ran out 1-0 winners.
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FIFA World Cup shock: Mexico beats cup holders Germany
18 Jun 2018Defending champions Germany made a disastrous start to their bid to win back-to-back World Cups with a shock defeat by Mexico.
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Messi misses penalty as Argentina draw
17 Jun 2018Tiny Iceland made a stunning first-ever World Cup appearance when they held 2014 runners-up Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a dramatic match where Lionel Messi blew his chance to win it when he had a…
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Safe space for LGBT community at FIFA World Cup shut down
An organisation providing a "safe space" for LGBT and ethnic-minority football fans in Russia says it was evicted from its premises in St Petersburg on the eve of the FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup: The ridiculous chance for Kiwi punters to win $5m
The FIFA World Cup is laden with opportunity for getting rich, quick, whether you are player, sponsor, or spectator.
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Ronaldo 3, Spain 3
16 Jun 2018Portugal's irrepressible captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning late free kick to complete a World Cup hat-trick and rescue a 3-3 draw in an enthralling match against neighbours Spain in Sochi.
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Wins for Uruguay and Iran at World Cup
16 Jun 2018Uruguay and Iran both scored late to grab first up wins at the Fifa World Cup.
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FIFA Pitch: The most intriguing off-field stories of the 2018 World Cup
14 Jun 2018An Egyptian love triangle, a shock sacking, and the fear of racism and homophobia in host country Russia are enduring narratives ahead of this year's tournament which starts overnight. Comments
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The Beautiful Game: Yet the songs sound the same
14 Jun 2018In anticipation of one of the globe's most popular sporting events, RNZ Music has conducted a 'scientific' evaluation of one of the FIFA World Cup's enduring traditions: its musical anthems.
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Germany again the team to beat at FIFA World Cup
13 Jun 2018Football fans around the globe are filled with excitement and hope as they consider their nation's chances for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on Friday morning.
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FIFA World Cup podcast: Squeaky Bum Time
12 Jun 2018In this first episode, BBC South America football correspondent Tim Vickery tells hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle that Brazil is more aware than ever their reputation is on the line.
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Ronaldo to get jail time?
16 Jun 2018The Portugese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a deal with Spanish authorities to settle a tax evasion case by paying an 31 million dollar fine and accepting a suspended jail sentence.
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FIFA World Cup: Last chance at glory for Messi and Ronaldo?
15 Jun 2018Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo "probably have one last chance" to win the FIFA World Cup, according to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
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Russia thump Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
15 Jun 2018Russia launched the World Cup in emphatic style when they outclassed a feeble Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match.
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Saudi Arabia 'shamed' in World Cup opener
15 Jun 2018Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi has described a "feeling of shame" after his side suffered a 5-nil hammering at the hands of hosts Russia in the World Cup's opening game in Moscow.
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