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World Cup | Round of 16
Jul 1, 2018 at 3pm UK
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1-1
Russia win 4-3 on penalties
Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F26%2Fsergei-ignashevich-russia.jpg "Russia's Sergei Ignashevich scores an own goal and the first for Spain on July 1, 2018")
Isco: 'World Cup exit saddest day of my career'
Spain midfielder Isco admits that his country's exit from the World Cup on Sunday was the "saddest" day of his career.Jul 2, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fsergio-ramos.jpg "Sergio Ramos in action for Spain on September 2, 2017")
Sergio Ramos: 'Spain leave World Cup with heads held high'
Sergio Ramos insists that Spain leave with their "heads held high" after being knocked out of the World Cup by hosts Russia on Sunday.Jul 1, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Ffernando-hierro.jpg "Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018")
Fernando Hierro: 'It has been a pleasure to coach Spain at World Cup'
Fernando Hierro says that it has been "a pleasure" to coach Spain but stresses that he does not know whether he will take the role permanently as it is not his decision.Jul 1, 18:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F26%2Fgerard-pique-spain.jpg "Spain's Gerard Pique handles the ball in the area resulting in a penalty being awarded to Russia on July 1, 2018")
Rio Ferdinand: 'Spain deserved to exit 2018 World Cup'
Former England centre-back Rio Ferdinand says that "Spain got what they deserved" as the 2010 world champions exited the World Cup to Russia.Jul 1, 17:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fcesc-fabregas.jpg "Cesc Fabregas in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018")
Cesc Fabregas "speechless" as Spain exit 2018 World Cup
Cesc Fabregas is left "speechless" as Spain exit the 2018 World Cup to hosts Russia on Sunday afternoon.Jul 1, 17:01
The Match
Match Report
Russia are through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout victory over Spain after Sunday's fixture in Moscow had ended in a 1-1 draw.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Russia progress through to the World Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Spain.
Team News
Spain drop veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta for their World Cup last-16 clash with hosts Russia.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between Spain and Russia.
Build-up
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Gerard Pique in race to be fit for Russia game?
Spain defender Gerard Pique is reportedly facing a race to be fit for his side's last-16 clash with Russia on Sunday.Jul 1, 10:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fdiego-costa-david-silva.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018")
David Silva calls on Spain teammates to remain "focused"
David Silva insists that "sometimes the criticism is not deserved" as Spain aim to continue their World Cup adventure with victory over Russia on Sunday.Jun 30, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fnacho.jpg "Nacho celebrates after putting his side in front during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018")
Spain boss Fernando Hierro: "We need to believe in ourselves"
Fernando Hierro insists that "records are there to be broken" as Spain attempt to end their winless run against host nations at a major tournament.Jun 30, 19:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fstanislav-cherchesov.jpg "Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov on May 30, 2018")
Stanislav Cherchesov: 'I can become a god by beating Spain'
Stanislav Cherchesov insists that "anyone can be God if he tries to" as he attempts to pull off a major shock when Russia take on Spain.Jun 30, 15:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fdavid-de-gea.jpg "David de Gea looks downbeat during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018")
Fernando Hierro: 'David de Gea will start against Russia'
Fernando Hierro confirms that he will stick with David de Gea in goal for Spain's showdown against Russia in the last 16 of the World Cup.Jun 29, 15:08
Spain to drop goalkeeper David de Gea for Russia match?
A report claims that David de Gea will be left out of Spain's starting XI to face Russia in the last 16 of the World Cup after failing to impress during the group stage.Jun 29, 08:59
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