Martinez & Belgium searching for balanceThe major challenge for the bigger teams in Russia is figuring out how to put away those middling sides who have become so adept at repelling attacksOpinionTunisia
I gave up on asking Messi for his jersey - RebicThe winger was glowing after his side's win but was disappointed by Argentina's behaviour, stating "athletes should know how to deal with defeat"CroatiaArgentina
Sigurdsson: Penalty miss 'toughest moment' of my career The Everton star missed from the spot as his side looked to fight back against Nigeria and now knows reaching the last 16 is out of their handsIcelandNigeria
Mikel slams Croatia for resting star playersThe Super Eagles could find themselves relying on the Group D leaders - who plan to leave big names out against Iceland - to reach the knockout stagesNigeriaCroatia
Musa magic gives Messi & Argentina hopeThe Albiceleste might be in disarray right now, but if they can pull together then all might not be lost in their pursuit of World Cup gloryIcelandOpinion
Betting Tips: Serbia vs SwitzerlandHaving kept things tight against Brazil, Al Hain-Cole expects Petkovic's men to ensure goals do not come quickly when they take on the EaglesSerbiaSwitzerland
How Vela went from Arsenal flop to El Tri starAfter a failed stint with the Gunners, the El Tri attacker dropped off many's radar but burst back on in a big way with Sunday's win over GermanyMexicoRepublic of Korea
Betting: Brazil still favourites after late showTite's men were not overly convincing in their win over Los Ticos but late goals from Coutinho and Neymar mean they remain the market leadersBrazil
Coutinho steps up for Brazil and out of Neymar's shadowThe Barcelona man has struggled to perform consistently throughout his career but he is proving in Russia that he can be his country's talismanCosta RicaBrazil
Nigeria vs Iceland: Live blog, stream & previewThe Super Eagles need a win to avoid going into their final match with Argentina on the brink of World Cup 2018 eliminationIcelandNigeria
Barcelona make approach for Mexico hero LozanoThe PSV Eindhoven star scored the winning goal in his country's victory over Germany at the World Cup and is wanted by the Catalan giantsTransfersBarcelona
Betting: Best price on Belgium, Mexico & Germanydabblebet are offering all customers an industry-best quote on all three of Saturday's odds-on favourites winning their respective matches in RussiaRepublic of KoreaMexico
Betting Tips: Nigeria vs IcelandOur tipster thinks that Heimir Hallgrimsson's well-drilled side may be able to keep the shot-shy Super Eagles at bay in Friday's Group D fixtureIcelandNigeria
Messi World Cup legacy hanging by a threadThe Barcelona forward was powerless to prevent a damaging defeat to Croatia on Thursday and will be almost 35 when the next tournament comes aroundCroatiaArgentina
Betting Tips: Brazil v Costa RicaNeymar will be hoping to shake off an injury scare to lead his country in their second game in Group E and we think they can get among the goalsCosta RicaBrazil
Brazil vs Costa Rica: TV, stream & previewBrazil head into their Group E fixture against Costa Rica knowing that they must win if they want to progress to the next stageCosta RicaBrazil
Simeone: Ronaldo better than Messi in a 'normal team'The former Albiceleste icon has snubbed his countryman in favour of the Portugal international when choosing between the twoArgentinaPortugal
World Cup Betting: Argentina 11/8 to qualify from Group DCroatia's 3-0 win over Jorge Sampaoli's men in Nizhny Novgorod leaves the South American outfit with plenty of work to do if they're to progressCroatiaIceland
Stojkovic turned down Serbia jobThe former Marseille and Red Star Belgrade star says he was close to managing the national team at this summer's World CupSerbiaCosta Rica
What is Iwobi’s future at Arsenal under Emery?The Nigerian international has struggled to push on at Arsenal after his early promise and will hope to progress under new head coach Unai EmeryNigeriaIceland
Betting: Friday's 11/1 World Cup trebleOur tipster has put together a multiple paying over 11/1 with a pick from each match ahead of another action-packed day of action around RussiaCosta RicaSerbia
Lazaridis: West Ham should keep HernandezThe striker hasn't made the impact that many would have expected in East London but he will eventually come good, according to one former playerWest Ham UnitedMexico
Why Neymar showboats and taunts opponentsThe Selecao forward has spent a lifetime fighting off defenders and seeking protection from referees, but must focus on the big picture in RussiaBrazilCosta Rica
Ronaldinho was lazy but he was a genius, unlike ShaqiriThe Stoke attacker compared himself to the Brazilian when he claimed he wanted to leave the Potters, but needs to prove his ability on the pitchSerbiaSwitzerland
Serbia v Switzerland: TV, stream & previewGoal gives you all you need to know about the World Cup group stage clash on FridaySwitzerlandCosta Rica
VIDEO: Caballero calamity dooms ArgentinaThe goalkeeper delivered an errant pass that fell right to Ante Rebic, which was the beginning of the end for the AlbicelesteCroatiaVideo
How Arzani is soaring in RussiaThe young gun has fired when called upon on the world's biggest stageAustralia
