Rappler's latest stories on World Cup 2018
RJ Abarrientos nabs gold in FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup Shoot-Out Contest
The FEU Baby Tamaraw serves as the silver lining to the Philippines' early exit from the tournament
Neymar blames 'brattish' behavior on his inner child
The world's most expensive football gets back at his critics, saying they have no idea what he goes through
French World Cup glory costs China firm $9 million and counting
The total payout of kitchen appliance maker Vatti's marketing stunt will amount to nearly $12 million
France's Pavard wins World Cup goal of the tournament
Fans pick Benjamin Pavard's spectacular half-volley against Argentina as best goal
Ozil has 'respect of every player,' says Arsenal boss
Arsenal assures embattled German player Mesut Ozil that he'll feel 'at home' with the football club
U.S. host Trevor Noah answers French envoy over 'African-ness' of World Cup champs
' Why can't they be both?' asks 'The Daily Show' host
Heroes' welcome for France World Cup winners
The Paris metro system temporarily renames 6 of its stations in honor of key players
World Cup win symbolizes unity, diversity – French Ambassador in PH
Ambassador Nicolas Galey praises French-Pinoy Alphonse Areola for exemplifying a united spirit in France's World Cup campaign
Modric wins World Cup Golden Ball, Mbappe young player award
The World Cup final between Croatia and France saw two of the tournament's best players lead their respective squads
LOOK: Alphonse Areola is the first Filipino World Cup champion
The 25-year-old goalkeeper is one of the 18 players in Les Bleus' young 24-man roster with immigrant backgrounds
IN PHOTOS: The highest scoring FIFA World Cup finals since 1966
France joins Uruguay and Argentina in winning the World Cup for a second time
France frustrates Croatia, bags 2nd World Cup crown
Kylian Mbappe becomes only the second teenager to score in the World Cup
Croatia optimistic it can make World Cup history
The small Balkan nation swells with pride as its football squad gears up for the World Cup final against fancied France
'Golden generation' completes Belgium's best World Cup finish
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard score as Belgium shuts out England to clinch 3rd place
Croatia stands between France and World Cup glory
A young but fancied France side hopes to avoid an upset from one of the smallest nations to reach the final
Dejected England, Belgium aim to leave World Cup on a high
After gut-wrenching semifinal losses, England and Belgium hope to salvage a 3rd-place finish
Deep striker: FIFA World Cup 2018 best scorers
Check out the top 5 contenders for the Golden Boot award
Croatia reaches first World Cup final as England pain goes on
Mario Mandzukic's extra-time winner sends Croatia to a title showdown against France
Pogba dedicates France win to Thai cave survivors
The French midfielder says the young Thai football players rescued from a flooded cave are the 'heroes of the day'
Paris erupts as France struts to World Cup final
A header from Samuel Umtiti seals France's semifinal triumph over Belgium
France and Belgium fight it out for World Cup final place
France aims to return to the final for the first time since 2006 while Belgium looks to make history with its first
Hoops-mad Philippines finally catches case of World Cup fever
New Azkals head coach Terry Butcher eyes World Cup dream after the 2019 Asian Cup
Rooney lauds 'fantastic' England World Cup: 'We believe'
The former Manchester United striker will make his MLS debut on Saturday, July 14
Batang Gilas nabs record-high World Cup finish
The Philippine basketball youth team wraps up its campaign with back-to-back wins to finish 13th overall
Croatia thrills as Russia's fairytale World Cup run ends in tears
Luka Modric and his impressive Croatia side nip Russia on penalties to reach the semifinals
Batang Gilas escapes Egypt for first World Cup win
The also-ran Philippine basketball youth team salvages a win in the classification match as Kai Sotto drops a monster double-double
England sinks Sweden to clinch World Cup semis berth
Harry Maguire and Dele Alli send England into last 4 against a Sweden side that sees the Three Lions going 'all the way'
Tactical masterstroke key as Belgium stuns 'bitter' Brazil
Coach Roberto Martinez says the Belgian players 'deserve to be heroes' back home
France: Expect 'more to come' in World Cup semis
Griezmann and Varane score as France eases past Uruguay to reach the last 4 for the first time since 2006
World Cup last 8: Uruguay ready for France's unstoppable Mbappe
The tournament's top defensive team warns French teen sensation Mbappe won't have the same freedom
Elite Canada side eliminates Batang Gilas
The second-ranked youth basketball team blasts the Philippine squad by 40 points in the FIBA Under-17 World Cup
World Cup 2018: The elite 8
The big guns are all primed up for global football's quarterfinal battles
Batang Gilas drops heartbreaker to Argentina
Host Argentina keeps the Philippines winless in the FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Sweden ends 24-year World Cup quarters wait
Emil Forsberg delivers as Sweden squeaks past Switzerland to reach the last 8 for the first time since 1994
England snaps penalty jinx to reach World Cup last 8
Luck finally smiles on England after edging Colombia in a shootout
Belgium strikes back to beat Japan in epic World Cup duel
The Belgians rally from a two-goal deficit as the Japanese exit in the most painful fashion
Stylish Neymar steers Brazil past Mexico
The Brazilians blank the Mexicans in a 'difficult match' to reach the World Cup quarterfinals
WATCH: High-flying Fil-Am Jalen Green stars in FIBA Under-17
The 16-year-old standout struts his stuff in the United States' 57-point rout of Mali
Iniesta after Spain farewell: 'That's life'
Spanish football icon Andres Iniesta ends his international career on a bitter note
World Cup penalty drama sets up Croatia against host Russia
Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic plays hero as Croatia downs Denmark in shootout to advance to the quarterfinals
Batang Gilas falls to France by 41 points
The Philippine basketball youth team absorbs its second loss in two days in the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Akinfeev stars as Russia knocks out Spain on penalties
The host country advances to the World Cup quarterfinals at the expense of the 2010 champions
France's Mbappe hailed as new global superstar
The 19-year-old outshines Lionel Messi with two goals as France sends Argentina packing in the World Cup
Cavani optimistic over injury after firing Uruguay into quarterfinals
The Paris Saint-Germain striker fires all of Uruguay's goals in a 2-1 win over Portugal before hobbling off the pitch with a calf problem
Cristiano Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup KO
The Portuguese superstar makes his World Cup exit following a 2-1 loss to Uruguay in the last 16
Will Messi quit the international stage after Argentina World Cup pain?
Argentina's loss to France in the last 16 is the earliest Messi has exited in the quadrennial competition
Croatia annihilates Batang Gilas in FIBA Under-17 World Cup opener
The Philippine basketball youth squad absorbs a by 22-point whipping against the world’s 10th-ranked boys’ team
Uruguay shatters Ronaldo, Portugal’s World Cup hopes
Brilliant Cavani fires Uruguay into last 8 as Ronaldo dream ends
France ends Messi's dream in World Cup classic
Superb Mbappe strikes to send Messi, Argentina crashing out
Batang Gilas captain Forthksy Padrigao primed for world spotlight
The 16-year-old standout vows to strive harder in the FIBA Under-17 World Cup 2018
