World Cup news

The Nigerian was renowned for his tough-tackling but he was also arguably ahead of his time, given his comfort on the ball.

El Tri will be looking to get off to a winning start in Qatar but they could be made to work hard by Robert Lewandowski and his fellow countrymen

The Europeans are one of the favorites to win the tournament and should be able to get off to a winning start at the World Cup

The South Americans are one of the favorites to win the World Cup and should begin their campaign at the tournament with an easy win

The European nation with a squad full of stars are heavy favorites to get off to a winning start in their opening game of the World Cup

Roberto Martinez claims to have no issue with Eden Hazard’s weight and considers talk of the Real Madrid forward being “fat” to be “lazy” criticism.

Two World Cup regulars meet in their first game at this year's tournament in what should be a tight and low-scoring encounter

adidas get nostalgic ahead of the 2022 World Cup

The Swiss are well-fancied to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start and the smart money should go on them

The 2010 world champions get their campaign underway against Los Ticos and should be backed to claim a solid opening victory

Manchester City and Belgium talisman Kevin De Bruyne has hinted that Qatar 2022 could be his last World Cup.

The Ukrainian FA has called on FIFA to remove Iran from the 2022 World Cup amid accusations that they have supplied weapons to Russia.

Pat Nevin has warned that Raheem Sterling may not be considered for England's World Cup squad if his poor Chelsea form continues.

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is facing a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after picking up a fresh injury.

Inter released a statement revealing that Romelu Lukaku underwent tests that revealed a hamstring strain which could see him miss the World Cup.

Nigeria's 1998 World Cup team may have disappointed but in Jay-Jay Okocha they had arguably the most exciting talent Africa has ever produced.

Roger Milla remains best known as a veteran forward with an iconic celebration but he was a terrific talent that Claude Roy once compared to Pele.