Boring Spain go backwards & exposed by RussiaThese players try to play the same kind of football which got trophies in 2008, 2010 and 2012 but they are missing the characteristics of championsOpinionSpain
Betting Special: Croatia vs DenmarkHaving covered for his misfiring strikers by hitting the net twice so far in Russia, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Vatreni skipper to strike once againCroatiaDenmark
Russia make World Cup history with fourth changeThe host nation became the first in history to use a fourth player from the bench, with their opponent soon following suitRussiaSpain
Spain & Ramos set World Cup passing records against RussiaLa Roja found little joy against the hosts despite setting team and individual records for passing success in Sunday's tense clashSpainRussia
Betting Tips: Croatia vs DenmarkHaving proved a hard nut to crack at the World Cup so far, Al Hain-Cole is backing Hareide's men to put up a stern resistance against the VatreniCroatiaDenmark
Owen: England must avoid World Cup 'what ifs'The ex-Three Lions striker admits to having been left wondering what could have been in his career and hopes similar emotions can be avoided in RussiaEnglandColombia
Injured Marcelo to start on bench vs MexicoThe Real Madrid full-back has returned to training after suffering with a back problem, but he will not be included from the off in Samara on MondayMexicoBrazil
Kane: Colombia match the ‘moment of truth’ for EnglandThe captain of the Three Lions is hungry for more goals and admits that confidence is highEnglandColombia
Ronaldo v Messi: World Cup finals recordThe Portuguese and Argentine superstars are considered to be two all-time greats, but how have they fared on football's grandest international stage?PortugalArgentina
Pavard opens up on Argentina wondergoalAn inspired strike from the 22-year-old put Les Bleus back on track against the Albiceleste - and very much put his name on the mapArgentinaFrance
Betting Tips: Spain vs Russia There have been early goals at both ends in two of Spain's games at the World Cup and there is value in backing the trend to continue against RussiaSpainRussia
Iniesta, Thiago & Carvajal out for Spain vs Russia clashThe former Barcelona legend takes his spot in the dugout, with some fresher faces preferred in Fernando Hierro's line-upRussiaSpain
Betting Special: Spain vs RussiaThe Real Madrid forward has been in superb scoring form for his country and we are backing his impressive record to improve in Moscow on SundaySpainRussia
Betting: 9/1 dabble of the day for Spain v RussiaFernando Hierro's side are expected to continue their World Cup journey at the expense of the hosts and our tipster has a 9/1 (10.0) shot in mindSpainRussia
Griezmann: Uruguay will be boring like AtleticoThe France striker is preparing for a World Cup quarter-final with the South Americans, and he expects them to adopt a similar approach to his clubUruguayFrance
Don't go, Leo! Messi can lead a new ArgentinaThe Albiceleste captain left his future up in the air after his side's exit at Russia 2018, but he is needed now as much as ever by his national teamArgentinaFrance
Rooney: This could be England's yearThe Three Lions' all-time leading goalscorer and former captain believes Gareth Southgate's side are capable of going all the way at Russia 2018EnglandColombia
Betting Special: Belgium vs JapanOur tipster thinks that the Red Devils' captain could get amongst the goals when Roberto Martinez's men meet the Blue Samurai on Monday eveningJapanBelgium
Boateng: Criticism of ‘artist’ Ozil is unfairThe centre-back has said that his compatriot is "only human" and does not deserve the stick he has been given following an early World Cup exitGermanyRepublic of Korea
Boateng: I’ve not considered Germany retirementThe 29-year-old Bayern Munich man has pledged to continue playing at international levelGermanyRepublic of Korea
Odriozola: Spain ready to do something great The 22-year-old Real Sociedad full-back is living the dream at World Cup 2018, with a meteoric rise having carried him from Segunda B to RussiaSpainRussia
Betting: France 9/2 for World Cup after Mbappe masterclassThe 19-year-old forward put in a man of the match performance as Les Blues sealed a spot in the quarter finals with a thrilling 4-3 win in KazanArgentinaFrance
‘Messi has been the best in the world for 10 years’ – PogbaThe France midfielder says that the Argentine attacker has made a contribution to the game that will never be forgottenArgentinaFrance
Why Spain would be wrong to drop De GeaThe Manchester United keeper is under immense pressure in the Spain goal following a high-profile mistake but it is the right decision to stick by himSpainOpinion
Man Utd, Juve & clubs who want €50m KovacicThe Croatia midfielder desires to leave the Spanish side this summer and is wanted by a number of Europe's top clubs. So where should he head next?TransfersCroatia
Croatia vs Denmark: TV, stream & previewCroatia will be keen to continue their perfect winning streak in the World Cup with a last-16 victory over DenmarkDenmarkCroatia
Spain vs Russia: TV, stream & previewRussia will be looking to bounce back from defeat to Uruguay, while 2010 champions Spain will aim to finally hit their stride with a comfortable winRussiaSpain
Coutinho, not Neymar, the real star for BrazilMexico will have Neymar in their sights, but can't afford to let Coutinho slip under their radarMexicoBrazil
'Kane is England's Messi or Ronaldo' The former Three Lions midfielder believes Tottenham's prolific frontman is the man to inspire Gareth Southgate's side to World Cup glory in RussiaEnglandColombia
