Brazil trial tactical switch for World CupThe Selecao boss is desperate to ensure his side have more than just a Plan A when they arrive in Russia in pursuit of a sixth world titleCroatiaBrazil
Betting: England 40/1 to beat NigeriaGareth Southgate's side are odds on favourites to win at Wembley but anyone yet to open an online account can back the Three Lions at a huge 40/1EnglandNigeria
Betting Tips: England vs NigeriaWith the Three Lions looking better at the back than going forward, Al Hain-Cole does not expect many goals when they take on Rohr's teamEnglandNigeria
Mexico vs Scotland: Match preview & live streamEl Tri bids its fans farewell with a match in the Estadio Azteca, which also has been set as a deadline for fitness for players carrying injuriesMexicoScotland
Ireland vs USMNT: Match preview & live streamAfter a win at home against Bolivia, a young USMNT faces stiffer competition in the first of two matches in EuropeUSAIreland
Belgium vs Portugal: TV, stream & previewTwo of the World Cup's dark horses face off in a friendly that will offer plenty of star power in Brussels this weekendBelgiumPortugal
England vs Nigeria: TV, stream & previewThe Three Lions kick off their World Cup preparations with a tricky looking friendly against the Super Eagles at Wembley this weekendEnglandNigeria
Guardado among Mexico trio ruled out vs. ScotlandEl Tri manager Juan Carlos Osorio had set a deadline for fitness but now is set to travel to Denmark with 25 players as injury concerns persistMexicoWorld Cup
Tosun sent off after altercation with supportersThe forward was shown a straight red card after leaving the pitch to confront fans who were reportedly in an altercation with his familyTurkiyeTunisia
USMNT returns to Ireland with another young squadMore than three years after having a relatively young team thrashed in Dublin, the U.S. national team is back in Ireland with an even younger teamUSAOpinion
'Modric's Croatia can replicate 98'The former international has tipped the current crop to match the achievements of their greatest ever side, who took third-place at World Cup 1998CroatiaBrazil
Betting Tips: Spain v SwitzerlandLa Roja are unbeaten in the 18 matches they have played since Euro 2016 and we are backing them to claim another win this weekend in VillarrealSwitzerlandSpain
Betting Tips: Brazil v CroatiaBrazil are the favourites to triumph in Russia and we are backing them to record a win in their penultimate friendly match before the World CupCroatiaBrazil
Betting Tips: Ireland vs USAWith O'Neill's men struggling for goals but still tight at the back, Al Hain-Cole is not expecint much goalmouth action against the Stars and StripesUSAIreland
Betting Tips: Austria vs GermanyOur tipster is backing the world champions to claim a comfortable victory against Franco Foda's in-form hosts in Saturday's international friendlyGermanyAustria
France vs Italy: Live stream & match previewLes Bleus are looking to continue their World Cup preparations when they take on an old rival on FridayFranceItaly
McKennie primed for big USMNT role after breakout seasonA year after featuring for Schalke's U-19 team, the midfielder has a looming Champions League and future World Cup in his sightsUSASchalke 04
Osorio sweating Gio's inconsistenciesThough the El Tri boss is working to figure out if the LA Galaxy attacker will make the cut, he's hardly the first to face this questionMexicoLA Galaxy
Balotelli says he knows ‘nothing’ about futureThe striker said he is focused on the week ahead, and has no idea what his future holds.TransfersNice
Betting Tips: Belgium v Portugal Without Cristiano Ronaldo in their squad we are backing the European champions to struggle when they visit a talented Belgium side this weekendPortugalBelgium
Willian: No room for mistakes for BrazilThe Chelsea attacker was part of the squad that crashed out at the semi-finals in 2014 and is determined to go all the way this timeBrazilWorld Cup
Betting Tips: France vs ItalyWith the Azzurri looking more dangerous in attack under Mancini, Al Hain-Cole expects them to join Les Bleus in the goals at the Allianz RivieraItalyFrance
Watch and bet on international friendlies this weekdabblebet are offering live streaming of a whole host of World Cup warm-up matches as teams begin their final preparations for Russia 2018BelgiumDenmark
Mourinho watches Arnautovic amid Man Utd linksThe Red Devils boss has been linked with the West Ham striker and was taking in the action as his national side faced Russia in a friendlyTransfersManchester United
How Vela's LAFC move helped El TriThe El Tri forward is in excellent form thanks in part to the fact that he's loving life in Los Angeles after moving from Spain in the winterMexicoMajor League Soccer
Renato Augusto determined to fight for WC starting berthThe China-based midfielder shined during qualifying but he faces a fierce challenge from Fernandinho to anchor the Selecao at the upcoming finalsBrazilCosta Rica
Iniesta 'couldn't take it anymore' amid depressionThe midfielder struggled with his mental health before the 2010 World Cup and has revealed the extent the toll had on himBarcelonaSwitzerland
Betting Tips: Austria vs RussiaWith Cherchesov's men having held strong before collapsing in their last few matches, Al Hain-Cole expects the action to unfold after the breakRussiaAustria
El Tri shifting focus inward after winter WC scouting After scouting its group opponents in person earlier in the year, El Tri's assistants are with the squad trying to make pre-World Cup adjustmentsMexicoWorld Cup
