World Cup

Qatar to join same World Cup qualifying group as Repbulic of Ireland
The World Cup hosts will participate in UEFA qualification for the tournament, with their results not counting to group standings

England World Cup winner Martin Peters passes away
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 makes shock admission over chances of retirement
Lukaku has hinted at an early retirement from international football which could mean he will miss the 2022 World Cup

Giroud pokes fun at England mantra as he celebrates France glory
Olivier Giroud has admitted he has enjoyed silencing his critics after helping France to World Cup glory.

Reflecting on TEAMtalk’s 2018 World Cup predictions
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 overcome valiant Croatia to win second World Cup
France won the World Cup as they overcame Croatia 4-2 in the final to lift their second title.

Man Utd boss Mourinho hits out at Sterling over World Cup displays
Jose Mourinho thinks that Raheem Sterling should have been dropped from England's third-place play-off match after some of his WC displays.

World Cup blamed as Mourinho names 7 Man Utd stars to miss opener
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.

Mourinho explains why he rates Ivan Perisic so highly
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on former transfer target Ivan Perisic.

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

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

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


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

Ferdinand: Pogba proved why Man Utd paid £89m for him
Rio Ferdinand thinks Paul Pogba demonstrated the kind of form for France that persuaded Manchester United part with £89million for him.

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

Is football coming home? Why England can end 52 years of World Cup hurt
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.

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

Henderson, Vardy fit as England report clean bill of health
England will select from a fully-fit squad ahead of their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years on Wednesday.

‘Bloody proud’ Southgate on what World Cup win would mean
Gareth Southgate reckons England could get an even bigger and crazier reception for winning the World Cup than the heroes of 1966.

Foul play? Sweden stars face early morning fire alarm at hotel
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.

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

Pundit singles out Man Utd striker for praise after Belgium win
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin thinks Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku was "unplayable" in Belgium's 2-1 victory over Brazil.

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

Man Utd boss Mourinho defends Neymar; hits out at Maguire
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has come to the defence of Brazil’s World Cup star Neymar.

Pickford produces save of World Cup then hits back at Courtois
Jordan Pickford hit back at Belgium rival Thibaut Courtois after helping England into the World Cup the quarter-finals last night.

Southgate reacts to England’s first ever World Cup shoot-out win
Gareth Southgate described England's 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia in the last-16 of the World Cup as a "special moment".

England ratings v Colombia: Penalty redemption for courageous Lions
We rate the England players following their roller-coaster penalty shootout win against Colombia as they reached the World Cup QFs.

England into quarter-finals with shootout win over dirty Colombia
Jordan Pickford helped England end their penalty shootout hoodoo and reach the World Cup quarter-finals at the expense of Colombia in Moscow