Новости за 04.07.2018

FIFA has picked European and South American referees to handle the World Cup quarterfinals that feature only teams from their regions

To get past Belgium in the quarterfinals at the World Cup, Brazil has to do something it has not been able to do since it last won the tournament in 2002 _ overcome European opposition in the knockout stages

Four years Brazil's humiliation at its home World Cup, Thiago Silva is back to his best in Russia, a country where his then-burgeoning career was almost tragically cut short years ago

Only eight different nations have won the World cup in 88 years. But a long-suffering nation could find its way into winners' circle this time.

David Beckham's latest plan for Miami MLS stadium may be headed to city's voters

Real Madrid is back in the thick of intrigue at the World Cup even with Spain having been eliminated, denying reports that it is set to sign Neymar and Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid has denied reaching an agreement to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain

SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Martin Rogers breaks down the most intriguing storylines entering the World Cup quarterfinal matches.

Just 2 years old when England last won a penalty shootout, Jordan Pickford grew up as England's aversion to shootouts turned into a national obsession

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman lamented the fouls that marred his team's World Cup match against England

AP PHOTOS: England and Sweden are moving on in the World Cup after two matches that swung on moments that seemed to come from nowhere

Moscow police say they have detained a person after a statue was vandalized with an "England" inscription at the stadium where England beat Colombia in the World Cup

Bedlam in England.

Some of the tournament's favorites struggled in their opening matches, including Brazil, Spain and Argentina being held to draws.

After scores ended 1-1 following 120 minutes of frenetic and often ill-tempered action, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford emerged as a national hero.

England ended its long run of penalty misery and reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout

After his first round win, Rafael Nadal spoke about the World Cup and how he's going to continue to watch even though Spain was eliminated.

England has ended a drought in World Cup shootouts to beat Colombia