Germany, Brazil and France vye for World Cup favouritismThe group stage draw for next summer's tournament has provided some mouth-watering clashes but Joachim Low's side remain the market principlesWorld CupPortugal
World Cup 2018 draw: Teams discover fate in RussiaThe finalists have learned their fate ahead of next year's tournament and there are some interesting games to look forward toWorld CupEgypt
When is the World Cup 2018 draw?With qualification over, preparations are well underway in Russia for a crucial date in the build-up to next summer's tournamentWorld Cup
FIFA: No warm balls at World Cup drawFootball's governing body has responded to claims that some of the balls are heated or cooled to ensure teams are kept apart in the group stageWorld Cup
Betting Preview: Russia vs SpainLa Roja head to St Petersburg full of confidence after some excellent recent showings and we think they will continue their strong defensive recordFriendliesSpain
Messi mistakes Zenit forward for a fanThe Barcelona star is currently away on international duty and found himself getting confused while fulfilling his usual photo and autograph dutiesArgentinaBarcelona
Does Higuain really risk missing the World Cup?The Juventus striker could still make the cut, but he will have to adapt his game to Jorge Sampaoli's demands if he wishes to go to RussiaArgentinaSerie A
Betting Preview: Russia vs ArgentinaAfter a real scare in qualifying we think Argentina will kick on and begin their World Cup warm up with a victory in Moscow against a poor Russia sideFriendliesArgentina
Brazil to meet Russia in MoscowThe Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour will return to Europe in March as the Selecao meet the World Cup hosts in the Russian capitalBrazilTransfers
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Confederations Cup: A complete guideGermany lifted the trophy at the end of a the tournament that serves as a dry-run for the 2018 World CupMexicoNew Zealand
Maradona: Trump is a cartoon The Argentina icon believes that the American leader could eventually take the country to war, but believes his Russian counterpart is a "phenomenon"World CupPremier League
Russia's anti-discrimination effortsThe hosts of next year's World Cup have received plenty of criticism due to perceived racism and xenophobia around football but things are changingWorld CupMexico
Mexico calm: Five thoughts for El TriAfter getting through the first three matches undefeated, Juan Carlos Osorio's Mexican national team side needs just two more wins to lift the trophyMexicoNew Zealand
El Tri stars send reminderJuan Carlos Osorio's best players made sure the coach didn't have to make any excuses as they moved into the knockout stage of the tournamentMexicoWorld Cup
Lozano seizes Mexico opportunityThe winger earned his first start of the Confederations Cup and delivered a standout performance as El Tri advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 winMexicoOpinion
Russia out but Golovin impressesA year out from the World Cup and the hosts have a lot of work to do if they are going to be competitive on home soilMexicoOpinion
WATCH: Lozano's brave headerThe former Pachuca winger chased down a Hector Herrera clearance and headed home to give Mexico a vital goal in the Confederations CupMexico
WATCH: Araujo equalizes for MexicoThe defender pulled his side back on level terms after Russia had taken a 1-0 lead in Saturday's Confederations Cup clashMexico
Jona a must-start for El Tri The midfielder was superb in El Tri's opening match and will be critical for their chances of making the Confederations CupMexicoWorld Cup
Betting: Russia vs MexicoThe Confederations Cup hosts need to win to reach the semi-final stage and our tipster is backing the Sbornaya to get the result that they requireMexico
Ronaldo happy as Portugal winThe four-time Ballon d'Or winner has been at the centre of a transfer storm but demonstrated his composure and class in the Confederations CupReal MadridOpinion
Ronaldo continues scoring streakThe Portugal captain opened the scoring against Russia at the Confederations Cup, and has now found the net in every major tournament with his countryPortugalWorld Cup
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