Preview: Colombia present England with first major test
For all the talk about England’s progress under Gareth Southgate, his youthful side have yet to be
Preview: Colombia v England Factbox
Colombia will play England in a World Cup round of sixteen match in Moscow on Tuesday. Where
Preview: Sweden v Switzerland Factbox
Sweden play Switzerland in a World Cup Round of 16 match in St Petersburg on Tuesday.
Belgium fight back from two down to break Japanese hearts on the last minute
Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute
Preview: Sweden offer litmus test for golden Swiss generation
Switzerland go into their last-16 World Cup match against Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday with a
Japan’s fresher legs give them a chance against Belgium: Nishino
Japan Coach Akira Nishino hopes his gamble of resting players in their previous game against Poland
Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach World Cup quarters
Brazil roared in the World Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday as Neymar
Who are Belgium? No identity crisis for Martinez’ men
He doesn’t speak their language. Any of them. But, says Roberto Martinez, that’s been the advantage
Filipe Luis in for injured Marcelo, Mexico make two changes
Brazil brought in Filipe Luis at left back for their World Cup last 16 encounter with Mexico on
Neymar’s Brazil, Belgium target World Cup quarters after Spain bow out
Brazil will look to keep their bid for a record sixth World Cup crown on track when they face Mexico
Preview: Belgium v Japan Factbox
Belgium play Japan in a World Cup last-16 match at Rostov Arena on Monday. Where: Rostov Arena,
Preview: Confident Belgium wary of threat from Japan
Belgium go into Monday’s World Cup Last 16 match against Japan full of confidence but wary that
Croatia win penalty shootout to reach quarterfinals
Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Sunday
Preview: Help or hindrance? Neymar’s Brazil form under scrutiny
Criticised for being selfish, profligate and over-dramatic, Neymar has struggled to such an extent
Preview: High-flying Croatia favourites to knock out Danes
Croatia go into Sunday’s Last 16 match against Denmark with a 100% record at this World Cup but the
Russia beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarters
Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals where
France v Uruguay a family affair for Griezmann
Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Uruguay will be like a family affair for France
Preview: Russia look to rediscover whirlwind form against Spain
A World Cup last-16 match between Spain and Russia would have seemed like a woeful mismatch a month
Mbappe double sees France past Argentina in 4-3 thriller
Teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four minutes to send France charging into the World Cup
Analysis: Halfway reflection of the 2018 FIFA World Cup – the tournament begins
Renowned coach Zipho Dlangalala writes the most unfortunate part is due to some teams