Denmark's Jorgensen avoids red for brutal foulThe Huddersfield Town defender downed Ante Rebic with the net gaping during extra time - but under new regulations escaped an early exitDenmarkCroatia
Modric & Croatia's Golden Generation must now make finalThe Real Madrid midfielder saw a penalty saved in extra time, but his side prevailed in a shootout and a favourable draw means they are big contendersCroatiaDenmark
Has Salah responded to Egypt retirement reports?After scoring twice in a disastrous World Cup campaign for his country, the Liverpool star is reportedly considering his international futureEgyptSaudi Arabia
Osorio: El Tri facing 'best in the world'The El Tri manager wants his team to come out and play against the Selecao, even though they're the world's top teamMexicoBrazil
Why FM wonderkid Akinfeev never became a superstarThe popular management simulation once regarded him as the best young talent in his position, but the Russian goalkeeper never reached the very topRussiaUruguay
Loftus-Cheek hits out at Chelsea's lack of faithThe England international is currently starring on World Cup duty, but he has so far been denied the opportunity to prove his worth at his parent clubChelseaColombia
Iniesta retires after Spain penalty heartbreakAfter more than 130 caps and three major titles, including the 2010 World Cup, the former Barcelona midfielder has hung up his bootsSpainRussia
'Mourinho preventing Pogba being elite'The France international is considered to have been denied the opportunity to fulfil his potential by a manager who lacks full faith in his abilityUruguayPremier League
Cesc: Russia's plan was 'go to penalties and pray'The Chelsea star was shocked to see his country bounced from the World Cup by the host nation, who he claims had prayer as part of their gameplanRussiaSpain
Fabregas: Spain's tiki-taka is pointlessThe midfielder tasted World Cup glory with La Roja in 2010 as they passed and moved their way to the title, but they went out in the last 16 in 2018SpainRussia
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
