Gudmundsson - NxGn Star of RussiaThe 20-year-old ignored the bright lights of the Premier League in favour of furthering his development in the Eredivisie ahead of a World Cup debutIcelandArgentina
Russia Women vs England Women: TV, stream & previewWith just three games left in their qualifying campaign, Phil Neville's side need to secure three points against Russia to reclaim top spotEnglandRussia
World Cup breakthrough tournament for Rashford - RioThe former England defender has backed the promising youngster to shine in Russia, while also having words of encouragement for John StonesEnglandManchester City
'Ramos won't be affected by stupid Salah criticism'The former Los Blancos right-back defended his former team-mate, who he believes will easily ignore his recent criticism in RussiaReal MadridLiverpool
Knee ligament injury rules Lanzini out of WCThe West Ham winger looked set to play a key role for Jorge Sampaoli's team at the tournament, but now faces a spell on the sidelinesArgentinaWest Ham United
Fantasy: World Cup sleeper XIOur Fantasy writer bypasses the superstars heading to Russia and looks at eleven of the best values in the Goal game including Cavani, Son, and moreGamingPanama
The World Cup's biggest surprise packagesThe World Cup is the perfect stage for an underdog to steal the spotlight, as the following unforgettable campaigns prove...RussiaSaudi Arabia
'England not strong enough in the head'The former Les Bleus defender thinks the Three Lions have no chance in Russia but he is backing his countrymen to win the tournamentFranceChelsea
'Werner can be world class'The 22-year-old striker is aiming for the top of the game and the Germany icon is backing him to fulfil his dreamGermanyRB Leipzig
Hazard: Belgium golden generation must win trophyThe Chelsea attacker has put pressure on his team-mates to live up to expectation at the World Cup and is excited to face England in the group stageBelgiumEngland
Can I buy 2018 World Cup tickets from touts?Plenty of fans are keen to know whether they can buy or sell tickets outside of official channelsRussia
Pogba warned to expect World Cup bench dutyThe Manchester United midfielder has been told he is to pay the price for his inconsistent form by falling behind Corentin Tolisso and Blaise MatuidiFranceUSA
Rashford sends message to Southgate AND MourinhoThe 20-year-old's brilliant goal against Costa Rica hinted at what he could be capable of at the World Cup and at Old TraffordEnglandCosta Rica
'Pogba is better than Patrick Vieira'A former Arsenal icon won top honours for club and country, but a much-maligned performer at Old Trafford is considered to be a more rounded playerFrancePremier League
Fred suffers injury in Brazil trainingThe £52.5m signing has picked up an untimely knock ahead of World Cup duty for the SelecaoBrazilPremier League
England team news: Alexander-Arnold handed debutThe Liverpool full-back will make his senior bow in the Three Lions' last fixture before heading to Russia for the 2018 World CupEnglandCosta Rica
Sane snub makes no sense - BallackThe Mannschaft legend can't understand the youngster being left out and thinks something is going on between him and his managerGermanyManchester City
Solo doesn't want USA to win 2026 WC bidThe former USWNT goalkeeper believes the country has not lived up to FIFA standards and does not deserve to win the biddingUSA
VIDEO: Chicharito, Mexico legendThe West Ham striker is already El Tri's all-time top scorer and in Russia will set his sights on yet another historical milestoneMexicoGermany
Top 10 biggest VAR controversiesThe technology is being rolled out with the aim of eradicating refereeing errors, but its introduction has not been without dramaPremier LeagueSerie A
Tielemans - NxGn Star of RussiaThe youngest member of Belgium's star-studded World Cup squad, the Monaco midfielder starlet is ready to shine in RussiaPanamaBelgium
Fantasy: Egypt's hidden treasuresWith Salah likely to miss the first match of the group stage, our Fantasy writer looks through Egypt's squad and picks out the best of the restGamingEgypt
Ozil out of Germany’s Saudi Arabia clashThe playmaker will miss the opportunity to win his 91st cap for his country in Leverkusen, but his World Cup is not in doubtGermanyMexico
VIDEO: Javier Hernandez's Real Madrid evolutionThe Mexico star saw his game time limited in the Spanish capital but boasted an impressive goal return, including a memorable strike against AtleticoMexicoReal Madrid
Legend Pele reveals Brazil's greatest weaknessWhile the three-time world champion believes this generation can replicate the success of former teams, he has warned Neymar can't win it on his ownBrazilSwitzerland
'Pickford can handle being England No.1 at World Cup'Once a Three Lions netminder himself, the 37-year-old believes his former team-mate has a fearless self-belief that will see him succeedEnglandPreston North End
‘I’ve equalled Zidane, no one can take that away’ – GiroudThe 31-year-old striker now has the objective of overhauling David Trezeguet and moving into third place in the chart of France's leading marksmenAustraliaFrance
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