How Southgate made England fall in love with football againFor the first time in years there is optimism around the Three Lions at an international tournament and a large part of the credit goes to the managerCroatiaOpinion
England 2018 & the 10 best set-piece teams in historyThe current England side have scored eight of their 11 World Cup goals via set-pieces, but who else have based their success around such a record?EnglandCroatia
Explained: Why England are so good at set piecesThe Three Lions have scored more goals from dead-ball situations than any other side this summer in the finals – how have they been so successful?England
How to get last-minute World Cup final ticketsThree Lions fans will be tempted to follow their team to Russia in case they make it to the final – but how can supporters buy tickets?
How to dress like England manager SouthgateThe Three Lions manager has garnered praise not just for his management of the Three Lions this summer, but for his choice of wardrobeEngland
Misfiring Giroud making unwanted World Cup history The France striker has yet to find the back of the net at the tournament, and in fact hasn't even got a shot on target thus farFranceBelgium
Mbappe on fire as Umtiti heads France into World Cup finalThe mercurial 19-year-old was not the difference-maker on the night but in this most closely contested of World Cups he just might be on SundayFranceBelgium
All 12 trapped Thai cave boys & their coach safely rescuedThe Thai Navy Seals have confirmed that the rescue effort has been successful, with Manchester United also sending a special message
Can resurgent Russia now build a football superpower?The hosts exceeded all expectations this summer but what needs to be done to ensure this isn't a flash in the pan? Goal Russia has some ideas...RussiaOpinion
Courtois shows Real he’s better than De Gea & AlissonThe Chelsea No.1 has produced his magnificent best at the World Cup in Russia, which could help him secure the return to Spain he desperately cravesReal MadridOpinion
What is Gareth Southgate's net worth & salary?The England manager has guided the Three Lions to the semi-final and has emerged a popular figure. But how much does he earn and how much is he worth?England
Wenger reveals why Ozil flopped at World CupThe attacking midfielder was largely anonymous in Russia as the world champions crashed out in the group stages, to the chagrin of his former managerGermanyPremier League
Justin Timberlake believes It's Coming Home! The pop megastar incorporated the 1996 hit, which is once again sweeping the country, into his sold-out show at The O2EnglandCroatia
How Henry moulded Lukaku into World Cup's most complete strikerThe striker has struck up a close bond with his boyhood hero and their regular meetings after Premier League matches are bearing fruit in RussiaBelgiumFrance
How Neymar turned Mbappe into a showboaterThe France teenager may have been compared favourably to Ronaldo, but it is R9's successor who currently holds the greatest influence over the forwardFranceBelgium
France vs Belgium: TV, stream & previewDidier Deschamps' side take on their neighbours to the north as they vie for a place in the final this coming SundayBelgiumFrance
Modric the world's best midfielder - JenasThe former club team-mate of the Croatian star has detailed why he is so effective and why the Three Lions will have to be at their best to stop himCroatiaEngland
'Mbappe is a good mix of Ronaldo, Henry & Cristiano'The 40-year-old former defender will have the pleasure of seeing a golden generation of Belgians come up against France's finestBelgiumFrance
How England claimed 1966 World Cup gloryAlf Ramsey, Bobby Moore and Bobby Charlton led the national team to its greatest glory when the biggest tournament in football came to BritainEngland
Future of World Cup stadium Samara Arena still unclearThere are still reservations over what will happen to the slick new stadium that has played hosts to the likes of England and Brazil
Mbappe misses France training ahead of Belgium showdownSamuel Umtiti, N’Golo Kante and Benjamin Pavard were also absent from the field but are expected to be able to play without any troubleFranceBelgium
Modric and De Bruyne in Goal Pressure TOTWThe Man City star helped Belgium see off Brazil with a rasping drive while England's saviour made a string of excellent saves against SwedenBrazilBelgium
Powerade bottle key to England's WC hopes?The England goalkeeper used his receptacle to note down exactly where he thought Colombia's penalties would go and likely do the same versus CroatiaCroatiaEngland
How to watch this year's World Cup finalGoal brings you all the details of the tournament games and what channel they can be watched on in the UK and USCroatiaBelgium
Spain appoint Luis Enrique as new managerThe 48-year-old has become La Roja's new coach following Fernando Hierro's decision to step down after a disappointing World CupSpainRussia
Who will win World Cup 2018? Favourites & outsidersThe top challengers are usually understood, but there are always a few dark horses in the running for every major tournamentEgyptCosta Rica
World Cup Battle of the BrandsWe asked you which brands were making the biggest impression around this year’s festival of football and now you must select the finalistsVideo
It means everything to create our own history - DierThe Tottenham midfielder feels the Three Lions still have room for improvement at the World Cup ahead of their semi-final date in MoscowCroatiaReal Madrid
