World Cup

England captain Bobby Moore (1941 - 1993) and his team with the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy after their World Cup Final victory at Wembley, 30th July 1966. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

4 incredible omens predicting football’s coming home

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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Croatia have a major chance to reach their first World Cup final

Three things we learned from England’s win over Sweden

England vs Croatia: Can England contain a powerful Croatian attack?

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Raheem Sterling of England is challenged by Ludwig Augustinsson of Sweden during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

World Cup analysis: England need to drop Raheem Sterling

Rucker Haringey
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Lucas Torreira of Uruguay looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Analysis: France capitalised on Uruguay’s fatal flaw

Daniel Mercieca
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 06: France celebrate their side's second goal, scored by Antoine Griezmann during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Player Ratings: France beat Uruguay to seal spot in the World Cup semifinals

Tushar Bahl
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Luka Modric of Croatia misses a penalty during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Croatia and Denmark at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Russia vs Croatia: Can Luka Modric lead the Croatians to the Semifinals?

Quinn Allen
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Kieran Trippier and Harry Kane of England celebrate after Eric Dier of England scores the winning penalty during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Sweden vs England: The Three Lions must not underestimate the Swedes

Daniel Mercieca
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: (L-R) Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson, Danny Rose, Kieran Trippier, Jesse Lingard,Jamie Vardy, Harry Maguire and John Stones of England look on at the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

‘The England team is spoilt young people’ – Mild

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: The big screen inside the staduim informs fans of a VAR review in consideration, after referee Milorad Mazic awards Senegal a penalty, which he then rescinds after looking at the VAR footage during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VAR has caused a rift among players at the World Cup

David Ezeobinwa
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: The England players celebrate following their sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

England v Colombia: three things we learned

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Kieran Trippier and Harry Kane of England celebrate after Eric Dier of England scores the winning penalty during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Tottenham boys continue to lead by example and prove doubters wrong

Karl Harrington
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: The Colombia player look dejected following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Colombia’s petulance and ill-discipline cost them against England

Daniel Mercieca
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VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Opinion: Harry Kane can guide England to the World Cup final

David Ezeobinwa
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Firmino of Brazil celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Neymar Jr of Brazil during the International Friendly match between Croatia and Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Why Firmino deserves to start for Brazil against Belgium in the quarterfinals

James Westwood
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ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Gotoku Sakai of Japan consoles teammate Gen Shoji following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at Rostov Arena on July 2, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 things we learned from Belgium’s riveting win over Japan

Daniel Mercieca
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Harry Kane trains during an England training session on June 27, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

England vs. Colombia: First real test for Gareth Southgate

Kian Long
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SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Neymar Jr of Brazil goes down injured during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Brazil star Neymar responds to play-acting criticism

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Spain players look dejected during penalty shoot out following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Spain’s latest World Cup embarrassment should mark the end of Tiki Taka

Tushar Bahl
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Harry Kane trains during an England training session on June 27, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

England: latest news, probable lineup v Colombia

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks dejected following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Argentina player ratings vs France: How they rated in a World Cup thriller

Daniel Mercieca
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SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: The big screen inside the staduim informs fans of a VAR review in consideration, after referee Milorad Mazic awards Senegal a penalty, which he then rescinds after looking at the VAR footage during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VAR: ‘very close to perfection’ – head referee

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: General view of the stadium as fans celebrate the opening goal scored by Iury Gazinsky of Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group A match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium on June 14, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Russia vs. Spain: Hosts head back to Luzhniki looking to recapture opening day magic

Karl Harrington
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - June 15: Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Portugal and Spain at Fisht Stadium on June 15, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

World Cup dream ends for two of the world’s best

Daniel Mercieca
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Diego Armando Maradona shows his support to Argentina prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Top 3 alternative moments from the World Cup group games

Karl Harrington
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England is challenged by Roman Torres of Panama during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England vs Colombia preview: Can Harry Kane propel England to victory?

Quinn Allen
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SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Uruguay players acknowledge the fans following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Uruguay and Russia at Samara Arena on June 25, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Uruguay vs. Portugal: Can Ronaldo continue to lead his team?

Matt English
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