World Cup Betting Preview: UruguayOscar Tabarez's men relied heavily on home advantage during qualifying but will expect to progress from an open looking Group A that includes RussiaEgyptUruguay
World Cup Betting Preview: GermanyJoachim Low's men are second-favourites to win the tournament after lifting the trophy in 2014 and will be the team to beat in Russia this time aroundRepublic of KoreaMexico
Germany stun world by dropping SaneThe reigning champions have opted against taking a Premier League title winner with them to Russia, but Manuel Neuer is included after injury issuesGermany
Diouf, Gyan & World Cup one-hit wondersGoal looks at the players who dazzled all too briefly on the biggest international stage
World Cup Team Preview: TunisiaThe North Africans are competing in their first finals since 2006 but a poor record combined with a tough group points to yet another early exitTunisiaPanama
Belgium risk Kompany and cut BentekeRoberto Martinez has included the Manchester City defender in his plans for Russia, even though the centre-back is struggling with a groin problemBelgium
'Tunisia will do everything to shock England & Belgium'The 26-year-old says the Eagles of Carthage are preparing well and will show their 'true face' in RussiaTunisiaEngland
World Cup Betting Preview: Nigeria Having breezed through African qualifying undefeated, Gernot Rohr's side now face the toughest looking group at this summer's tournament in RussiaCroatiaIceland
'Showman Pogba wants to be next Zidane'The midfielder's former Manchester United team-mate is looking for a man with unquestionable talent to show what he is capable of on a World Cup stageFrancePremier League
Guardado, Reyes make El Tri's 23-man World Cup squadThe injured stars were named to El Tri's final roster as they race to get back to 100 per cent ahead of the opening match against GermanyMexico
Odriozola ready to stand in for Carvajal The Real Sociedad right-back impressed in the absence of the Real Madrid defender and scored a fine goal to stake his claim for a World Cup startTransfersSwitzerland
Layun's versatility & more: Five things from El Tri's winPlaying the first half in midfield and the second at right back, the Veracruz native again impressed. Goal looks back at that & more from El Tri'…MexicoScotland
He's back! Neymar delivers World Cup message at AnfieldThe Paris Saint-Germain star lit up an otherwise sterile friendly with Croatia - and proved his sense of timing is still impeccableCroatiaBrazil
Betting: Best price on Messi to be WC top scorerThe Argentina frontman scored a hat-trick against Haiti in a recent friendly and his odds have been enhanced from 9/1 to 11/1 with the online firmCroatiaIceland
Williams suffers collapsed lung against MexicoThe 33-year-old was injured in a clash with Javier Hernandez and now faces some time in hospital to recover before he can return to actionWalesMexico
'France is over for him' - FFF president backs Benzema omission The Real Madrid striker has not been included in his country's 2018 World Cup squad, and the supremo is sure it is the right decisionFranceDenmark
Mustafi lauds 'unpredictable' genius of MessiThe Arsenal defender insists that the Barcelona and Argentina superstar is the best player in the world, ahead of Cristiano RonaldoArgentinaPortugal
Tottenham rejection behind Ryan's rise to the topThe Aussie shot stopper has overcome his own and others doubts to succeed at the highest levelAustraliaFriendlies
Socceroos World Cup squad: Troisi axed, Arzani inA Melbourne Victory star was the surprise omission, while a young A-League prodigy will get the opportunity to show his talentsAustraliaFriendlies
El Tri trims World Cup roster to 24 playersEl Tri's World Cup squad is nearly set with just one cut to make for Juan Carlos Osorio from the team he's taking to DenmarkMexicoScotland
Young USMNT side can build on World Cup failure The Boys in Green were victorious in Dublin after a scrappy game, but their American visitors gained valuable experience on the long road to QatarIrelandUSA
Messi & Neymar charity idea backfires on MastercardSocial media hit out at the company after they promised to donate 10,000 meals to starving children if the star players find the net in RussiaArgentinaBarcelona
Five standout players from England's win over NigeriaSeveral players impressed in England's win at Wembley including Arsenal forward Iwobi, who got on the scoresheet, and Raheem SterlingEnglandNigeria
