Switzerland news

Having proved themselves the best national side in the world this summer, Al Hain-Cole sees no reason not to back Les Bleus for the inaugural trophy

The world champions lead the way under a new formula, with Joachim Low's men dropping out of the top 10 along with Lionel Messi & Co.

Mesut Ozil called time on his international career on Sunday, joining a list of stars to hang their boots up before age caught up on them

The Tottenham striker won the battle for sharpshooting supremacy, which involved some of the best strikers in the world

The use of video assistant referees (VAR) is being rolled out for the first time at the World Cup and Goal takes a look at some of the incidents

The top challengers are usually understood, but there are always a few dark horses in the running for every major tournament

The Swedes deserve their place in the quarters but they are joined by a few uninspiring teams, which is a shame given the quality on the other side

Efforts are being made to take advantage of what has been a more open and tolerant country this summer by a community seeking equality and fairness

The two European sides are favourites to win their respective last 16 clashes and dabblebet are offering an enhanced price that both make it through

The stage is seemingly set for a tight tussle and our tipster thinks that the deadlock may not be broken before the break when these teams lock horns

Coral's #YourCall product allows punters to select multiple markets from the same game and we're backing a 13/2 (7.50) shot in Saint Petersburg

Our tipster thinks that Vladimir Petkovic's men may enjoy a moment of magic from their talismanic midfielder when they face Janne Andersson's side