2018 FIFA World Cup - 18 June 2018

Loading player...
The curse of the defending champions continued yesterday with Germany losing their opening game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The Germans, who structure their either Bundesliga around sending their best possible team to the global showpiece every four years, were stunned 1-0 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow courtesy of a 35th minute Hirving Lozano goal.
The five-time champions, Brazil, having things go their way either after having to settle for a 1-1 draw to Switzerland at the Rostov Arena. And let’s not talk about Lionel Messi’s missed penalty on Saturday which led to Argentina drawing 1-1 to Iceland in Group D.
Today it’s all about Group G which features Belgium, Panama, Tunisia and England.
18 Jun 2018 12PM English South Africa Sports · Sports

Other recent episodes

Mzwandile Stick - SA 'A' side to tackle Zimbabwe in Gqeberha

The Springboks and SA ‘A’ side will launch their 2026 campaigns with an exciting double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, with coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick naming squads that blend proven internationals with some of South Africa’s brightest emerging talent. Stick talks about the…
17 Jun 1AM 1 min

Rassie Erasmus - Quan Horn starting at flyhalf against the Barbarians

The Springboks and SA ‘A’ side will launch their 2026 campaigns with an exciting double-header at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, with coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick naming squads that blend proven internationals with some of South Africa’s brightest emerging talent. Coach Rassie Eramus explains…
17 Jun 1AM 1 min

Kayla Reyneke - ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales

Just four months ago, Kayla Reyneke was celebrating a dream debut for the Proteas Women, now she’s in England preparing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tie on Wednesday against Pakistan in Birmingham. The former South Africa Under-19 captain reflected on how quickly her cricket journey has evolved.
16 Jun 6AM 5 min