Spain hat-trick was a 'personal best', says RonaldoA marvellous free kick late on rescued a point for the Selecao, and their goalscorer believes the result was correctPortugalSpain
The Cristiano Show! Ronaldo genius denies SpainThe Real Madrid superstar completed an historic hat-trick with a fantastic late free-kick as Portugal claimed a 3-3 draw with Spain in SochiPortugalOpinion
Ronaldo sets yet another new recordThe Real Madrid star has now scored in no less than four World Cups and eight major international competitions with PortugalPortugalSpain
'What's the point of VAR?!' - Costa equaliser causes uproar There was a clear scuffle between the two old enemies in the build-up to Costa's strike, leading to much debate across social mediaSpainPortugal
Portugal vs Spain: TV, stream & previewLa Roja have been rocked by the departure of their manager and Cristiano Ronaldo's Selecao will be aiming to take full advantagePortugalSpain
Ronaldo starts for Portugal against SpainThe two nations will meet once again as they open their World Cup campaigns in Russia, with Cristiano leading the line for his countryPortugalSpain
Meticulous Osorio aiming to solve Mexico puzzleThe Mexican national team coach has scoured the globe looking for any edge to push Mexico past its long-standing World Cup boundariesMexicoGermany
Aguero set to start for Argentina against IcelandThe Man City star is preferred ahead of Higuain for Saturday's World Cup opener in Moscow, while there is also a place for Marcos Rojo at the backArgentinaIceland
Eriksen can take Denmark to the next level - KjaerAlthough the strength of the Danes lies with the collective, the Spurs playmaker can provide the extra spark that could be decisive at the big momentsDenmarkPeru
Keown: Henderson could be England’s weak linkGareth Southgate still has decisions to make ahead of a World Cup opener against Tunisia, with one of those selection calls in the middle of the parkEnglandTunisia
Neymar: I'm best in the world - Messi & CR7 are aliensThe Brazil international is happy to sit behind two remarkable talents in global pecking order, with his focus currently locked on collective honoursBrazilSwitzerland
Gudmundsson: Iceland not afraid of MessiThe PSV forward has explained his national team's success and thinks they can upset yet more big names at the 2018 World CupIcelandPSV Eindhoven
No Salah, no party as Suarez sinksThe Egypt superstar did not see a single second on the field as an uninspired Uruguay claimed a 1-0 victory courtesy of a late goalEgyptUruguay
'Diego Costa & Thiago at home playing for Spain'A trio of La Roja's World Cup squad were born outside of the country but that won't be an issue according to a man who enjoyed a similar experienceSpain
Mbappe names boss he hopes to play forThe France international has admitted to being a big fan of former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who has been linked with a role at Parc des PrincesPremier LeagueArsenal
Salgado: Ronaldo still priceless for Real MadridThe Santiago Bernabeu legend is backing a talismanic forward to continue his starring role for both club and country in the years to comeReal MadridPortugal
No Salah! Liverpool star missing from Egypt starting XIThe Liverpool star was declared fit the day before the game but has been dropped from the starting XI for their first match of the competitionUruguayEgypt
Godin: Suarez was treated like a dog Uruguay's experienced defender feels his international team-mate was unfairly punished following an infamous tussle with Giorgio Chiellini in 2014UruguayEgypt
Ramos controversy: What if Van Dijk injured Ronaldo?Jamie Redknapp says that he would love to have the under-fire Real Madrid defender in his team despite the Champions League final controversyReal MadridChampions League
'Morocco must play with guts and heart'The African nation have been drawn in a tough group in Russia but their assistant coach has fired a battle cry ahead of their opening gameMoroccoPortugal
'France can win the World Cup'The attacking talent at their disposal has seen Didier Deschamps' side tipped to be major contenders at Russia 2018 due to their style of playFranceManchester United
Ferdinand: Pogba can dominate the World CupThe France midfielder is set for a starring role at the tournament according to Manchester United legend FerdinandManchester UnitedFrance
Morocco to bid for 2030 World CupThe country lost out to the 'United' bid from the USA, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 tournament, but are not giving up easilyMexicoCanada
Tevez: This is Messi's World CupA man who missed out on a place in the Albiceleste squad believes global glory can be secured in Russia, with only Germany and Brazil posing a threatIcelandArgentina
