
Russia World Cup: Home team defied expectations
Russian football fans are proud of their national team, which progressed further than anyone expected before losing to Croatia.
Russian fans have raised a glass to their team after the hosts were eliminated from the World Cup by Croatia.
The Russians lost 4-3 in a penalty shootout, but many supporters were surprised and elated that they made it as far as the quarter-finals.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Moscow.
Published On 8 Jul 2018