World Cup

Paul Pogba makes shock claim over World cup future
Paul Pogba is determined to make this World Cup a winning one for France after admitting it could be his last.

Joachim Low reacts to Germany’s ‘roller coaster ride’ of a win
Joachim Low praised his players for keeping their nerve as a late 2-1 win over Sweden reignited Germany's World Cup hopes on Saturday.

Arsenal, Stoke stars facing FIFA rap over Swiss celebrations
Switzerland stars Granit Xhaka & Xherdan Shaqiri are the subject of FIFA disciplinary proceedings after their controversial goal celebration

Southgate confirms that England star will miss Panama clash
Gareth Southgate has ruled Dele Alli out of contention to face a Panama side who have calmly revealed their line-up early.

Germany scrape vital win after classy Kroos sinks Sweden in injury time
Germany hit back to beat Sweden 2-1 in their Group F showdown thanks to a moment of injury-time brilliance from Toni Kroos.

Belgium boss Martinez drops Lukaku hint against England
Roberto Martinez has dropped a strong selection hint over Romelu Lukaku ahead of Belgium's final Group F clash against England on Thursday.

Mo Salah granted honorary citizenship by controversial ruler
Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has been granted honorary citizenship of Chechnya by the state's controversial ruler.

Japan coach highlights major threat of Liverpool dangerman
Japan head coach Akira Nishino has explained why stopping Sadio Mane is the key to his side's chances against Senegal.

Southgate plays down media storm over England team sheet
Gareth Southgate has moved to quash the controversy over England's 'leaked' training notes.

Lukaku pegs back Ronaldo as Belgium cruise past Tunisia
Romelu Lukaku scored twice to take his World Cup goal tally to four goals as Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-2 in Moscow on Saturday.

Stoke star Shaqiri strikes late to stun Serbia
Stoke star grabs late late winner to keep Group E wonderfully open.

FIFA starts action to identify Argentina World Cup hooligans
FIFA is working with Russian police to identify a group of Argentina fans that attacked a Croatia supporter in the World Cup.

Raheem Sterling hits back at critics; admits he is ‘living the dream’
Raheem Sterling has praised England as a country where "a naughty boy who comes from nothing can live his dream".

Ahmed Musa scores twice as Nigeria keep Argentina hopes alive.
Nigeria beat Iceland to throw a cat among the Group D pigeons.

Southgate gives Dele Alli update as Loftus-Cheek prepares to start
Gareth Southgate says Dele Alli is "unlikely" to feature in England's World Cup match against Panama.

England handed ominous warning from Panama WC defender
Panama defender Harold Cummings has raised the prospect of a physical World Cup battle with England on Sunday.

Sergio Aguero hits out at Argentina coach after shock defeat to Croatia
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has hit out at Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli after their 3-0 defeat to Croatia.

Mexico hit with FIFA fine for ‘insulting chants’ in Germany game
Mexico have been fined £7,600 after their fans were found guilty of making "discriminatory and insulting chants" during their win v Germany.

Diego Costa strike secures three points for lucky Spain against Iran
Spain got their first win of the 2018 World Cup with a 1-0 win over a spirited Iran side

Solitary Luis Suarez strike eases Uruguay into knockout stage
Luis Suarez scored a first half goal to secure Uruguay's spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Ronaldo decisive again as Portugal send Morocco crashing out
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fourth goal of the tournament to send Morocco home

Salah scores but Egypt on the brink after defeat to Russia
Mo Salah's Egypt are all but out of the World Cup after they suffered a 3-1 defeat to host nation Russia in St Petersburg.

Neymar misses Brazil training ahead of Costa Rica clash
Brazil forward Neymar was forced to miss most of Tuesday's training session in Sochi after feeling pain in his ankle.

Russia v Egypt: Follow it LIVE with TEAMtalk as Mo Salah starts
Mohammed Salah starts for Egypt against the hosts. Follow it live with us.

England defender Walker admits confusion over VAR system
Kyle Walker admits England are still unclear over the use of VAR at the World Cup

Harry Kane heads home dramatic late winner as England sink Tunisia
Harry Kane scored in added on time as England defeated Tunisia 2-1 World Cup Group G in Volgograd.

No panic from Joachim Low despite shock Germany loss
Germany coach Joachim Low is not about to rip up his team's blueprint for success after their shock defeat to Mexico.

Germany star criticises World Cup mentality after shock opening defeat
Germany right-back Joshua Kimmich has criticised his country's preparations for the World Cup following their surprise 1-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening game.

Tunisia’s grand masterplan to beat England in WC opener revealed
Tunisia are planning to use a World Cup shock tactic to beat England in their World Cup opener at the Volgograd Arena on Monday night.

Picked-on Pogba claims he gets more stick than any other player
Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba claims he gets more criticism than any other player in the world.