Champions! Every World Cup winner from 1930-2014Since football’s global showpiece was first staged, eight nations have got their hands on the grandest of prizes. Will new kings be crowned in 2018?EnglandSpain
Klinsmann: USMNT could have made WC semi-finalsThe former manager of the United States national team believes the team could have come together for a magical run despite missing out on RussiaUSA
From Euro star to flop - What next for Renato Sanches?The Portuguese midfielder has suffered a second successive disappointing season at club level, which has seen him miss out on the World CupPortugalBayern Munich
Ronaldo leads Portugal's World Cup squadThe Real Madrid star is the big name on Fernando Santos' final list heading into the tournament in Russia, while Ruben Neves misses outPortugal
Lacazette left out of France World Cup squadThe Arsenal and Manchester United attackers are left in reserve, while Dimitri Payet also misses out on a trip to RussiaFrance
Lukaku 'improved' but mocked by MertensA Belgium team-mate admits the Manchester United striker is laughed at in training, while Jan Vertonghen is considered more technical than Eden HazardManchester UnitedSerie A
World Cup 2018 warm-up fixturesAs the World Cup gears closer, teams will have a last opportunity to make last-minute preparations with friendly fixtures – but who will they face?EnglandMexico
Alexander-Arnold: Klopp told me about WC spotThe uncapped full-back has been named in Gareth Southgate's 23-man panel for the Russia 2018 after an impressive campaign at AnfieldEnglandPremier League
Southgate wants ‘fearless’ England at World CupThe manager says he has not taken a risk with his selection because he has picked the best players possible, playing down their lack of experienceEngland
Zola: Italy need more than just ManciniThe former Chelsea forward feels the appointment of a new manager is just the first step for the Azzurri after their failure to reach the World CupItalySerie A
Man of honour: Why we will all miss Buffon so muchThe Italian icon is a serial winner but he will be missed more because he is a fascinating character who always tries to learn from his mistakesJuventusSerie A
Hoddle: England must pick Rashford over SterlingThe former Three Lions manager believes Gareth Southgate should be putting his trust in a Red Devils forward rather than an in-form Blues starEnglandManchester City
'Bailey not ready to commit to a national team'Despite rumours the winger could make the Three Lions' World Cup squad, his father believes he is merely keeping his options openEnglandJamaica
I’m getting back to my best, warns Gabriel JesusThe 21-year-old attacker has nine goals in 15 outings for his country and believes he is peaking at just the right time for Russia 2018BrazilPremier League
Croatia manager: It's not possible to stop MessiAhead of his side's World Cup matchup against Argentina, the 51-year-old manager sounded out a warningArgentinaCroatia
FIFA 18: France World Cup ratings revealedLes Bleus are one of the favourites for the tournament in Russia, but how are their players rated in the new World Cup video game download?EsportsFrance
Pressure Index: Should this be England's squad for Russia?Manager Gareth Southgate has opted for form over experience, but a few of those overlooked by the Three Lions boss may count themselves unlucky
What is the official England World Cup 2018 song?Vindaloo, World In Motion and We're On the Ball were past World Cup favourites with the England team – but what is the official anthem this year?England
Shelvey snub makes no difference to England's hopesThe Newcastle midfielder has been overlooked by Gareth Southgate due to concerns over his discipline, temperament and mentalityEnglandGaming
Official: England’s final World Cup squad announcedThe Three Lions coach has opted to drop both Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere as he selects his 23-man squad that will travel to Russia this summerEngland
When will England reveal World Cup squad?Gareth Southgate is in the process of finalising his plans for this summer's tournament in Russia, with some tough selection choices set to be madeEngland
Aquino not taking Mexico spot for granted Though he played in seven of El Tri's 10 matches in the final round of qualification, the Tigres player isn't sure he'll make the final cutMexico
'Superstar' Kane must skipper England - LampardThe former Three Lions midfielder believes the Tottenham striker is the obvious candidate to lead Gareth Southgate's side in Russia this summerEnglandPremier League
Giroud vows France will be better at World CupAfter being knocked out in the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago, the target this time around is at least the semi-finalsAustraliaFrance
Messi won't quit Argentina if World Cup eludes himThe Barcelona superstar has vowed to remain part of the Albiceleste squad regardless of what happens in Russia, having regretted a past retirementArgentina
Delph and Tarkowski hope for World Cup callThe versatile Man City man and Burnley defender are both in with a shout of making Gareth Southgate's squad for RussiaEnglandBurnley
Rusty Neuer shouldn't be Germany's World Cup No.1The Bayern goalkeeper has played just four times this season and should not be picked as the world champions' first choice in RussiaGermanyOpinion
Neuer & Reus in but Gotze left out of Germany squadThe Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been injured for the majority of the season but will be assessed by his country's medical staff before the tournamentGermanyBundesliga
Renato Sanches out of Portugal World Cup squadThe midfielder was a Euro 2016 winner with his nation but cannot find a place among the 35 called up for RussiaPortugalSpain
Panama names 35-man provisional World Cup squadManager Hernan Gomez may wait until the deadline to trim his side down from 35 to the 23-man maximum for the country's first World Cup appearancePanama
