Russia 2018
UK plans to expel spies from hostile states amid Russia-Czech explosion row

UK plans to expel spies from hostile states amid Russia-Czech explosion row
Proposed foreign agent registration scheme will crack down on Russian and Chinese activities
19 Apr 2021
Will England’s World Cup semi-final be a poisoned chalice?

Will England’s World Cup semi-final be a poisoned chalice?
England’s run to the last four captivated the nation, but history suggests it could be a one-off
17 Jul 2018
Pogba leads wild France World Cup celebrations

Pogba leads wild France World Cup celebrations
The midfielder had a fine tournament in Russia, but can he deliver for Manchester United next season?
16 Jul 2018
France win World Cup final with 4-2 victory against Croatia

France win World Cup final with 4-2 victory against Croatia
Didier Deschamps has now lifted the World Cup as both player and coach
15 Jul 2018
World Cup final: France vs. Croatia predictions and odds

World Cup final: France vs. Croatia predictions and odds
France go for a second title but can ‘little Croatia’ rewrite World Cup history?
13 Jul 2018
Videos: French fans celebrate reaching the World Cup final

Videos: French fans celebrate reaching the World Cup final
Samuel Umtiti’s 51st-minute header secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium
10 Jul 2018

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World Cup: Croatia vs. England starting XIs

World Cup: Croatia vs. England starting XIs
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions face the biggest match of their careers
10 Jul 2018
World Cup: France vs. Belgium starting XIs, odds, TV

World Cup: France vs. Belgium starting XIs, odds, TV
Could French icon Thierry Henry hold the key to Belgian success?
9 Jul 2018
Wimbledon men’s final won’t move because of the World Cup

Wimbledon men’s final won’t move because of the World Cup
All England Club confirms there will be no changes to the grand slam schedule
9 Jul 2018
World Cup: Russia vs. Croatia team news, odds and TV

World Cup: Russia vs. Croatia team news, odds and TV
Host nation Russia and Croatia hope their World Cup fairytales continue
6 Jul 2018
World Cup: Brazil vs. Belgium team news, odds and TV

World Cup: Brazil vs. Belgium team news, odds and TV
It’s the World Cup favourites against the top goalscorers in Kazan
5 Jul 2018
World Cup: Uruguay vs. France team news, odds, TV

World Cup: Uruguay vs. France team news, odds, TV
Uruguay star Edinson Cavani looks likely to miss the clash in Nizhny Novgorod
5 Jul 2018
How Japan cleaned up at the World Cup

How Japan cleaned up at the World Cup
Despite World Cup heartbreak against Belgium the Japan squad left their changing room spotless
3 Jul 2018
Neymar’s World Cup: goals, skills and annoying play-acting

Neymar’s World Cup: goals, skills and annoying play-acting
The brilliant Brazilian continues to divide opinion across the football world
3 Jul 2018
World Cup last 16: Sweden vs. Switzerland starting XIs

World Cup last 16: Sweden vs. Switzerland starting XIs
Expect a close encounter at the Saint Petersburg Stadium
2 Jul 2018
World Cup last 16: Uruguay vs. Portugal starting XIs

World Cup last 16: Uruguay vs. Portugal starting XIs
All eyes will be on the world-class attacking talent on display in Sochi
30 Jun 2018
World Cup last 16: France vs. Argentina starting XIs

World Cup last 16: France vs. Argentina starting XIs
The opening match in the World Cup round of 16 could be a classic in Kazan
30 Jun 2018
World Cup group H: Colombia and Japan through, Senegal out

World Cup group H: Colombia and Japan through, Senegal out
Group H results and final standings
28 Jun 2018
Group H permutations: Japan vs. Poland, Senegal vs. Colombia

Group H permutations: Japan vs. Poland, Senegal vs. Colombia
Three teams are vying for the final two places in the World Cup round of 16
28 Jun 2018
World Cup group F: Germany out as Sweden and Mexico progress

World Cup group F: Germany out as Sweden and Mexico progress
Group F final standings and results
27 Jun 2018
Group F previews: Korea Rep vs. Germany, Mexico vs. Sweden

Group F previews: Korea Rep vs. Germany, Mexico vs. Sweden
All four teams in group F can still qualify for the World Cup round of 16
27 Jun 2018
World Cup group C: Denmark join France in the round of 16

World Cup group C: Denmark join France in the round of 16
Group C final standings, results, squads, live TV guide and betting odds
26 Jun 2018
Group D preview: Iceland vs. Croatia, Nigeria vs. Argentina

Group D preview: Iceland vs. Croatia, Nigeria vs. Argentina
Will Lionel Messi and Argentina crash out of the World Cup at the group stage?
26 Jun 2018
Group C permutations: Denmark vs. France, Australia vs. Peru

Group C permutations: Denmark vs. France, Australia vs. Peru
France are already through but will it be Denmark or Australia who join them?
26 Jun 2018
World Cup group B: Spain and Portugal progress

World Cup group B: Spain and Portugal progress
Group B final standings and results
25 Jun 2018
World Cup group A: Uruguay finish top ahead of hosts Russia

World Cup group A: Uruguay finish top ahead of hosts Russia
Group A final standings and results
25 Jun 2018
World Cup group G preview: Belgium vs. Tunisia team news

World Cup group G preview: Belgium vs. Tunisia team news
Belgium aim to secure a place in the round of 16 in Russia
22 Jun 2018
World Cup: Argentina coach takes blame for Lionel Messi form

World Cup: Argentina coach takes blame for Lionel Messi form
Egypt deny Mohamed Salah will leave early and England star Raheem Sterling hits out at UK media reporting
22 Jun 2018
World Cup group E preview: Serbia vs. Switzerland team news 

World Cup group E preview: Serbia vs. Switzerland team news
Serbia could qualify for the round of 16 with victory against the Swiss
21 Jun 2018
World Cup group D preview: Nigeria vs. Iceland team news

World Cup group D preview: Nigeria vs. Iceland team news
Iceland winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson is unlikely to play in Volgograd
21 Jun 2018
World Cup group E preview: Brazil vs. Costa Rica team news

World Cup group E preview: Brazil vs. Costa Rica team news
Neymar has returned to training and should start for Brazil
21 Jun 2018
World Cup: injury shock for England boss Gareth Southgate

World Cup: injury shock for England boss Gareth Southgate
There’s also concerns over Dele Alli ahead of Sunday’s Panama clash
21 Jun 2018
World Cup group D preview: Argentina vs. Croatia team news

World Cup group D preview: Argentina vs. Croatia team news
Lionel Messi and Argentina face group leaders Croatia in Nizhny Novgorod
20 Jun 2018