World Cup

The World Cup hosts will participate in UEFA qualification for the tournament, with their results not counting to group standings

Peters was a key part of the squad that won England's only World Cup back in 1966, scoring the second goal in the final.

Lukaku has hinted at an early retirement from international football which could mean he will miss the 2022 World Cup

Olivier Giroud has admitted he has enjoyed silencing his critics after helping France to World Cup glory.

Just before the World Cup got underway in Russia, the TEAMtalk staff put together their predictions. It's time to see how we did.

France won the World Cup as they overcame Croatia 4-2 in the final to lift their second title.

Jose Mourinho thinks that Raheem Sterling should have been dropped from England's third-place play-off match after some of his WC displays.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that all of his Man Utd stars involved in the World Cup semi-finals will not be considered for their PL opener.

Belgium secure a third-place finish at the World Cup after their 2-0 defeat of England on Saturday.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on former transfer target Ivan Perisic.

Roy Keane and Ian Wright stunned ITV viewers on Wednesday night with a heated argument over England's World Cup exit against Croatia.

Luka Modric hailed Croatia's passage to the World Cup final by blasting English journalists and pundits who had "underestimated" his team.

England stars were quick to share their heartbreak on social media after Wednesday night's painful World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia.

Mario Mandzukic scored in extra-time to give Croatia a 2-1 victory over England to move into the World Cup final.

Rio Ferdinand thinks Paul Pogba demonstrated the kind of form for France that persuaded Manchester United part with £89million for him.

Samuel Umtiti's second-half header was enough as France beat Belgium 1-0 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup final.

Can England really end 52 years of World Cup hurt? We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the four teams left chasing glory in Russia.

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has come out in defence of Mesut Ozil, after explaining why the Arsenal man struggled at the World Cup.

England will select from a fully-fit squad ahead of their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years on Wednesday.

Gareth Southgate reckons England could get an even bigger and crazier reception for winning the World Cup than the heroes of 1966.

England take on Sweden for a place in the World Cup semi-finals. You can follow the entire match via our Live Centre.

England's World Cup quarter-final opponents Sweden had a surprise early wake-up call when a fire alarm went off at their luxury hotel.

Gareth Southgate blasted Swedish claims England are a "team of entitlement" as his group of fighters prepare for their WC quarter-final.

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin thinks Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku was "unplayable" in Belgium's 2-1 victory over Brazil.

Belgium survived a late scare to overcome Brazil 2-1 and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals against France.