Belgium reach Russia but France frustrated

Belgium reach Russia but France frustrated

UEFA.com has highlights of every qualifier; Sunday's games will be available to view from midnight CET on Monday. Group ANetherlands 3-1 BulgariaDavy Pröpper scored twice as the Netherlands leapfrogged Bulgaria into third place in the section. Daley Blind set up the first two goals, Pröpper and Arjen Robben tapping in to put the Oranje in control, but Georgi Kostadinov's header gave the visitors hope. Pröpper's late header ensured the Dutch stayed within three points of Sweden, with Bulgaria now a point behind them.France 0-0 LuxembourgFrance'... UEFA.com - News

European Qualifiers for World Cup: who can qualify?

European Qualifiers for World Cup: who can qualify?

Belgium could become the first team from Europe to join hosts Russia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Sunday and Germany could emulate them the following night: we explain the permutations for the groups with three rounds of matches remaining. Correct after games played on 1 SeptemberWhich European teams have qualified?Russia (hosts)Who can still qualify automatically?Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, England, France, Georgia, Germany (holders)*, Greece, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, Net... UEFA.com - News

Russia v Germany: Women’s EURO facts

Russia v Germany: Women’s EURO facts

• Holders Germany will be assured of a last-eight place with a point after following up a 0-0 draw against Sweden with a 2-1 victory over Italy.• Russia also beat Italy 2-1, but lost 2-0 to Sweden and must beat Germany to reach the quarter-finals. • These teams met in qualifying, Germany winning 4-0 away and 2-0 at home. Leonie Maier scored in both games.• In competitive matches, Germany have a perfect record of nine victories against Russia.• Among that number is a 5-0 success in the 2001 group stage in which current coaches Steffi Jones and Elena Fomina both played.•

Chile touch down in Moscow

Chile touch down in Moscow

Chile the first team to arrive in Russia for the Confederations Cup La Roja make their debut in the tournament against Cameroon on 18 June 8,000 Chilean fans have already purchased tickets Copa America champions Chile landed in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the first team to arrive in Russia ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup.The Chileans will face Russia in a friendly on Friday at CSKA Moscow’s new stadium, the VEB Arena, before departing for Romania for their last warm-up match on 13 June against the hosts.La Roja will make their Confederations... FIFA.com - News

World Cup stadiums improving day by day

World Cup stadiums improving day by day

Russia 2018 will take place in 12 stadiums across 11 cities Work on the arenas did not stop in winter Up-to-date photos available above As the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ draws closer, construction on all the tournament's stadiums continues apace. Every month FIFA.com updates fans on how progress is going. Four venues – Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Kazan Arena, Saint Petersburg Stadium and Fisht Stadium in Sochi – will be hosting matches at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in just over a month and a half from now. The first two arenas have bee... FIFA.com - News

European Qualifiers: the story so far

European Qualifiers: the story so far

• Nine group winners advance directly to join Russia at the 32-team 2018 FIFA World Cup.• Eight runners-up with the best record against the teams first, third, fourth and fifth in their groups proceed to play-offs to decide the remaining four European berths. Highlights: France 2-0 SwedenGroup ALeaders: France (10 points)Second: Netherlands (7)Story so farFrance won 1-0... UEFA.com - News

St Petersburg proudly prepares for UEFA EURO 2020

St Petersburg proudly prepares for UEFA EURO 2020

As one of the cradles of Russian football, St Petersburg will be a proud and passionate host of four matches at UEFA EURO 2020, and launched its host city logo on Thursday. ©UEFA.comOn the day that the Russian Football Union (RFS) celebrated its 105th birthday, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin joined association representatives, St Petersburg's governor Georgi Poltavchenko and local dignitaries at the ceremony, which took place at the historical and impressive First Cadet Corps Manege building in the heart of Russia's northern capital.