'Indispensable' Pogba must improve - DeschampsAlthough the coach thinks that the booing of the midfielder was unjust in midweek, he is adamant that the 26-year-old can give his side moreFranceItaly
Williams suffers collapsed lung against MexicoThe 33-year-old was injured in a clash with Javier Hernandez and now faces some time in hospital to recover before he can return to actionWalesMexico
Spain vs Switzerland: TV, stream & previewLa Roja will be looking for revenge when they take on the Swiss as the two sides begin their World Cup preparations on SundaySwitzerlandSpain
Tottenham rejection behind Ryan's rise to the topThe Aussie shot stopper has overcome his own and others doubts to succeed at the highest levelAustraliaWorld Cup
Five takeaways from the USA's loss to IrelandThe U.S. national team suffered its first loss since failing to qualify for the World Cup, as Ireland provided the young Americans a valuable lessonUSAIreland
Gio has confidence-boosting night in El Tri winThe LA Galaxy attacker has struggled for fitness and form but scored in El Tri's sendoff match top cap off a good dayMexicoScotland
Sargent: USMNT hungry to 'make America proud'The Werder Bremen forward believes the current U.S. squad is full of hungry players trying to prove they belong at the topUSAIreland
Socceroos World Cup squad: Troisi axed, Arzani inA Melbourne Victory star was the surprise omission, while a young A-League prodigy will get the opportunity to show his talentsAustraliaWorld Cup
Gio, Jimenez start for El Tri The LA Galaxy attacker and Benfica forward will look to help Mexico score for the first time in more than 180 minutesMexicoScotland
El Tri trims World Cup roster to 24 playersEl Tri's World Cup squad is nearly set with just one cut to make for Juan Carlos Osorio from the team he's taking to DenmarkWorld CupMexico
Young USMNT side can build on World Cup failure The Boys in Green were victorious in Dublin after a scrappy game, but their American visitors gained valuable experience on the long road to QatarIrelandUSA
How will El Tri line up against Scotland?Will Juan Carlos Osorio roll the dice and risk injury to more of his stars or take one last look at fringe players?MexicoScotland
Ireland vs USA team news: Weah & Adams startDave Sarachan has opted for another young lineup, with the three teenagers highlighting a starting side short on experienceUSAIreland
Gabriel Jesus to captain BrazilThe Manchester City forward will become the Selecao's youngest captain in almost a quarter of a century in a match that will also see Neymar returnCroatiaBrazil
Cloud hanging over El Tri's send-offWith Andres Guardado, Hector Moreno and Diego Reyes ruled out of Saturday's game, the mood may be more concerned than optimisticMexicoWorld Cup
Neymar to start from bench against CroatiaBoth the PSG star and Roberto Firmino will start Sunday's Anfield match as subs as the Selecao gear up for the World CupBrazilCroatia
Why was Dele Alli booed against Nigeria?The Tottenham midfielder was jeered by Nigeria supporters every time he touched the ball in Saturday's friendly at WembleyPremier LeagueEngland
England vs Nigeria team news: Dele & Lingard startJordan Pickford is selected in goal by Gareth Southgate, with Kyle Walker seemingly linking up with John Stones and Gary Cahill in central defenceEnglandWorld Cup
Nigeria kit sells out ahead of England clashThe Super Eagles are in action at Wembley on Saturday evening, with their new kit for the World Cup proving popular with supportersWorld CupEngland
Brazil trial tactical switch for World CupThe Selecao boss is desperate to ensure his side have more than just a Plan A when they arrive in Russia in pursuit of a sixth world titleCroatiaBrazil
Mexico vs Scotland: Match preview & live streamEl Tri bids its fans farewell with a match in the Estadio Azteca, which also has been set as a deadline for fitness for players carrying injuriesMexicoScotland
Ireland vs USMNT: Match preview & live streamAfter a win at home against Bolivia, a young USMNT faces stiffer competition in the first of two matches in EuropeUSAIreland
Belgium vs Portugal: TV, stream & previewTwo of the World Cup's dark horses face off in a friendly that will offer plenty of star power in Brussels this weekendBelgiumPortugal
England vs Nigeria: TV, stream & previewThe Three Lions kick off their World Cup preparations with a tricky looking friendly against the Super Eagles at Wembley this weekendEnglandNigeria
