What a Messi! Sampaoli's Argentina a shamblesA huge error from the Chelsea goalkeeper helped Croatia on their way to victory as the Albiceleste stare at a humiliating first-round exit in RussiaCroatiaOpinion
The miserable Messi stat that sums up his nightThe star man barely got a sniff of the ball in the first half as his supply was limited by an effective performance from their Group D rivalsCroatiaArgentina
Schmeichel: 'Exceptionally harsh' VAR needs workThe goalkeeper was angry at the impact that the Video Assistant Referee had when they awarded a penalty against his sideDenmarkAustralia
Di Maria, Rojo and Biglia benched against CroatiaThe trio are replaced by Acuna, Mercado and Enzo Perez in a radical shift from the side that failed to ignite in a 1-1 stalemate against IcelandCroatiaArgentina
The real Pogba has arrived at World Cup 2018The Manchester United man did not need to get on the scoresheet to be decisive for Les Bleus as they moved into the knockout stages in RussiaFrancePeru
Mbappe sets new France record with Peru strikeThe 19-year-old overtakes two French legends in becoming their youngest-ever goalscorer at a major finals tournamentFrancePeru
It's raining penalties! VAR keeps Aussies aliveThe Socceroos rescued a draw with a controversial penalty call as the number of spot-kicks in the 2018 World Cup continues to soarDenmarkPremier League
How Brazil could evolve at the World CupTite will not make any changes to his starting line-up for Friday's game with Costa Rica in Saint Petersburg but he has plenty of options availableBrazil
Giroud starts for France against PeruThe striker has been recalled to the starting XI for Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele, as Didier Deschamps opts for a different approachPeruFrance
Man Utd complete £52.5m Fred signingThe Brazil international midfielder becomes the fourth most expensive arrival ever at Old Trafford after five years at Shakhtar DonetskTransfersManchester United
Fabregas: Best-ever Messi more complete than CR7A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine considers him to be ahead of his Clasico rival in the global pecking order and top of the all-time listCroatiaReal Madrid
'Ospina could play for any club in the world'A national icon is tipping a fellow Colombian to be an important player at the 2018 World Cup before weighing up his options in the transfer marketColombiaPremier League
Beckham predicts England vs Argentina finalThe former Three Lions skipper has plenty of personal history with the Albiceleste and sees old rivalries being rekindled on Russian soil this summerEnglandPanama
The murderous dictatorship behind Argentina’s World Cup winThe 1978 World Cup came to South America at a time in which thousands of people were disappearing at the hands of a murderous military juntaArgentina
Denmark v Australia: TV, stream & previewThe Danes and Aussies collide in their second group match at Samara StadiumDenmarkAustralia
Guivarc'h: Giroud makes France betterThe 1998 World Cup winner wants to see Les Bleus operate with a central frontman, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe pushed into wider rolesFrancePeru
Hazard plays down Lukaku 'hiding' jibeThe Belgium skipper insists there is no rift inside Roberto Martinez's camp, with some home truths having helped to inspire a 3-0 victory over PanamaBelgiumTunisia
'Southgate ranks up there with Mourinho'The Three Lions coach has worked with some big names in the past, including Antonio Conte and Rafa Benitez, but is a big fan of his current colleagueEnglandPanama
Hamann: Hands off Ozil!The midfielder was singled out after the 1-0 defeat to Mexico, but a former player insists the Arsenal man remains one of Die Mannschaft's bestGermany
Forsberg opens transfer door to Arsenal & LiverpoolThe Sweden international has hinted at leaving RB Leipzig by airing his dream of playing for one of "the strongest clubs in the world"TransfersArsenal
'Croatia can cause World Cup surprise'Zlatko Dalic’s side face Argentina in their second game of the tournament and have been backed for success by a former coachCroatiaIceland
Messi and Ronaldo can win the World Cup alone – KjaerHaving faced the two "extraterrestrials" in league football this season, the Sevilla star is acutely aware of just how potent they can beIcelandSpain
Ronaldo brilliance provides Rashford inspiration A current Man Utd forward is hoping to emulate an Old Trafford icon of the past, with the best in the world showing what can be achievedEnglandPanama
Benzema not the answer to France's No.9 problemZlatan Ibrahimovic believes the Real ace should be in France’s squad, but the Champions League hero made it easy for Didier Deschamps to leave him outPeruFrance
Why Messi can’t win the World Cup all aloneThe Barcelona forward is charged with leading the Albiceleste to glory at Russia 2018, but it is unfair to expect him to win the tournament all aloneCroatiaArgentina
