At the start of the tournament I’d hoped to blog every day but between shooting photos, editing, travelling, admin and the
occasional bit of sleeping and eating, I’ve just not had the time. So here’s a selection of my favourite photos up to the
end of the group stages. I’ll try to blog more going forward!
England v Panama
For the second England match, I opted to shoot from the tribune, i.e. up in the stands, as I hoped there would be a few
goals and it was a 3pm kick-off so the light was good.
Panama fans watch on in the sun against EnglandHarry Kane completes his hat-trick with a deflection off a Ruben Loftus-Cheek shotA general view from the tribune of England v PanamaJohn Stones makes it 4-0John Stones celebrates his openerFans arrive at Nizhny Novgorod StadiumFabian Delph controls the ballThe sun sets over Nizhny Novgorod Stadium after the matchThe sun sets outside Nizhny Novgorod Stadium
Nigeria v Argentina
Next up was Argentina’s crunch match against Nigeria where they had to win to qualify for the knockout rounds. A late goal
from Marcos Rojo was enough to get them through.
It’s too much for two Argentina fansRelief at full timeDiego Maradona celebrates the second goal in his usual classy mannerEnzo Perez and Ahmed MusaLionel Messi puts his side aheadAnd then runs straight at me… happy days!Diego Maradona basks in the sunlightA Maradona flag presumably…More photos of the shy and retiring MaradonaThe Saint Petersburg Stadium lit up after the matchMessi celebrates in the corner
Belgium v England
My last group game was also England’s last, in Kaliningrad against Belgium. Both teams had qualified already and played
their B teams with England arguably getting the easier side of the draw despite losing 1-0. It meant a much easier and
cheaper itinerary for us in the knockout rounds so for once, we weren’t too unhappy to see England lose.
Danny Rose gets to grips with goalscorer Adnan JanuzajGary Cahill looks dejected after the matchRuben Loftus-Cheek takes on Dedryck BoyataThibaut Courtois watches on as his fingertip save from Marcus Rashford goes wideEric Dier looks dejected after England concedeFabian Delph and Nacer ChadliThe familiar face of Marouane FellainiFans watch on in the evening sunJan Vertonghen during the teamtalk before the matchMerchandise on sale near the groundA Belgium fan waits near the ground before the matchYoung Russians play football near the stadiumWorld Cup drain covers, they’ve truly thought of everythingYoung kids play football in a park in front of a block of apartments. Taken from our apartment window as we made toast on our day off after the England match
