Russia news

Goal previews the clash between the 2010 champions and the host nation of this summer's tournament, as well as three other last 16 matches

Spain's two in-form stars loom as the danger men for the hosts

The former Chelsea and Bordeaux midfielder says that his homeland has smashed up preconceptions by hosting the tournament so smoothly

The 16 sides left at Russia 2018 know their next opponents but which sides do the odds compilers believe will progress to the quarter finals?

Goal's Miles Chambers and Jim Knight sit down to discuss the first four knockout matches of Russia 2018 including the hosts facing Spain in Moscow

Our Fantasy writer looks back on all the action from Russia and picks out the 11 best individual performers from England, Belgium, Colombia, etc

Goal takes a look at the possible match-ups in the knockout phase as the group stage heats up

Reports have suggested Mohamed Salah could be set to quit the national team, but it is the 62-year-old coach who is the first to walk away

The first two matches of the Last 16 are now known but early odds suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. are in for a tight match against La Celeste

The response was made after some had looked suspiciously on the statistic that has underpinned the host nation's success in the World Cup

Goal brings you all the details of the Group A fixtures including fixtures, standings and squads for Russia and Egypt

Oscar Tabarez's side have won all three of their group games and roared into the knockout stage after easing past the hosts.

As we near ever closer to the finals in Russia, Goal takes a look at the oldest players to have represented their countries at the tournament