There are plenty of sources to get the latest updates on football’s biggest event.
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA
iOS, Android
Free
There are plenty of sources to get the latest updates on football’s biggest event, but sometimes nothing beats the official app. You can select your favorite teams and receive real-time notifications when matches begin. In addition, the app offers minute-by-minute coverage of every match via a live blog. You’ll also be able to learn more about the teams, players and coaches through individual profiles and live statistics. Finally, the app lets you get acquainted with Russia and familiarize yourself with the stadiums and cities where the action happens.
ONEFOOTBALL - WORLD CUP NEWS
iOS, Android
Free
There’s a flurry of commentary and reporting to cut through if you’re following the World Cup, but what if all you want is the score for last night’s match? Onefootball provides live scores for the latest matches in a clean and intuitive interface, and you can choose which teams you’d like to get information about first. This isn’t just an app that reports scores however, and you get access to post-game analysis of matches for the expert opinion on how your favorite team did. And if you’re feeling prescient, you can predict the results for upcoming matches and share them with your friends.
BBC SPORT
iOS, Android
Free
For official reporting from a respected news outlet, there’s the BBC Sport app. You can set up your own personalized sports news notifications and create your own “My Sport” page with stories and results from the 2018 FIFA World Cup. BBC Sport serves up a wealth of in-depth analysis and features, so you’ll be able to stay on top of the latest happenings in Russia. There are podcasts available as well, so you can catch up on the previous night’s matches on your morning commute.
GOAL FANTASY FOOTBALL
iOS, Android
Free
If the World Cup gives you soccer fever, maybe you can try your hand at managing your own team. It’s not real, but hey, that’s why they’re called fantasy leagues. Goal Fantasy Football gives you a £75 million budget to build your team with, and you score points based on their performance in real-life matches. The app offers scheduled weekly transfers as well, in addition to achievements and mini leagues that you can take part in with your friends. If you make the right transfer at the right moment, you might just have a winner on your hands.
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