2018 World Cup

From the Olympic Games to the World Cup, sport brings the world closer together

A look back at some of the top footballing moments of the past 12 months

World Cup, Meghan Markle and the Royal Wedding top this year’s search trends

Eleven Premier League players included on the 30-man shortlist

FA to offer improved £3m-a-year contract to head coach amid interest from clubs

Croatia captain Modric breaks the Ronaldo-Messi trophy domination

A total of 55 players are on shortlist for 2018 team

US talk show host attracted both criticism and praise for his views on French identity and citizenship

England’s run to the last four captivated the nation, but history suggests it could be a one-off

France can rule the world for years to come, and England need to take note

The midfielder had a fine tournament in Russia, but can he deliver for Manchester United next season?

Piccadilly line station fitted with new signage to honour England manager

Didier Deschamps has now lifted the World Cup as both player and coach

Three Lions end World Cup with defeat in St Petersburg - how the players reacted

France go for a second title but can ‘little Croatia’ rewrite World Cup history?

Can Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions leave Russia on a high?

France and Kylian Mbappe are favourites for a World Cup and Golden Ball double

Dream is over following defeat to Croatia but there are positives to take from Three Lions’ run to the semi-finals

Croatia will now play France but Gareth Southgate is ‘remarkably proud’ of his young Three Lions

England play Belgium in the play-off on Saturday and France play Croatia in the final on Sunday

Have England and the Three Lions fans already won the social media World Cup?

Gareth Southgate urges his England team to keep their World Cup run going and reach Sunday’s final

Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium

Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions face the biggest match of their careers

The Week rounds up the best picks for this evening’s television

United could offer Martial and Ander Herrera for Barcelona forward Dembele

Up to 30,000 fans will be able to watch England match on the big screen via open ballot

Could French icon Thierry Henry hold the key to Belgian success?

All England Club confirms there will be no changes to the grand slam schedule

Everyone from Vladimir Putin to Ron Burgundy appears to be getting behind England’s World Cup dreams

Zlatko Dalic singles out Raheem Sterling as the semi-final danger man

Gareth Southgate’s side dominate the newspaper front and back pages

Russia’s World Cup dream is over after losing in the penalty shoot-out