2018 FIFA World Cup

England vs Croatia: WC semi-final, stats and analysis

England reaches a semi-final in the tournament since 1990. Croatia, meanwhile makes the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time since 1998.
Courtois blasts France victory as 'shame for football'

Belgium goalkeeper Courtois criticises Deschamps's side for a defensive style of play in the World Cup semi-final.
Pogba dedicates France win to Thai cave survivors

Paul Pogba dedicates France's World Cup semi-final win against Belgium to the 12 boys who survived a harrowing ordeal trapped underground in Thailand.
Footballers' cars…and if footballers were deshi cars

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is almost over. We've been treated to a tournament full of fantastic goals, heartbreaking upsets and plenty of underdog triumphs that add drama to the greatest sporting event in the world.
Is Modric the best midfielder in this WC?

The Croatia captain Luka Modric carries his excellent club level form that helped Real Madrid secure their 13th UCL title earlier in May to this World Cup as the Croats are now very close to achieving the ultimate glory in Russia.
"It's a perfect storm" for Croats after years of heartbreak: Bilic

World Cup glory beckons for Croatian stars such as Luka Modric after several traumatic experiences at major tournaments, says their former coach Slaven Bilic.
Anyone but England? The bitter truth about football rivalry in the UK

For football fans in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it's often a case of ABE (Anyone But England). It's tough for them to change the habit of a lifetime and get behind Gareth Southgate's team in the World Cup.
Brazil officials 'furious' with Neymar after failing to thank fans

Brazil Football Confederation officials are furious with Brazil star Neymar as he refused to meet with fans when they landed back after World Cup exit.
France and Belgium fight it out for WC final place

France will unleash the attacking talents of Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann against Eden Hazard's gifted Belgium side in Saint Petersburg with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
Come to Russia, says FIFA ambassador to England fans

"Football is separate from politics, come to Russia and support your national team" says Victoria Lopyreva, glamorous ambassador for the soccer World Cup in Russia.