World Cup

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany reacts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany: No sign that the luck is starting to run out

Stephen Little
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France top Group C, Denmark also advance

Three underdogs who have impressed at the World Cup

World Cup icons: Roger Milla, the forever young lion with the gyrating hips

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Timo Werner of Germany reacts to a referee decision during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

World Cup 2018: Group F possible final table scenario

Matt English
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Hirving Lozano of Mexico looks on during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Mexico get a 10K fine for chants in Germany match

David Ezeobinwa
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VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates victory following 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)

Analysis: England do not want Colombia in the World Cup round of 16

Daniel Mercieca
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal 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 Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Analysis: Why England shouldn’t be that excited about their 6-1 win

Zack Nelson
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Spain players celebrate whilst Saeid Ezatolahi of Iran looks dejected after his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Iran and Spain at Kazan Arena on June 20, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Spain could be a serious contender to win the World Cup

Quinn Allen
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Toni Kroos of Germany celebrates scoring his sides winning goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Sweden at Fisht Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany justify world champion status to rejuvenate qualification hopes

Daniel Mercieca
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KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Serbia 1-2 Switzerland: Absorbing encounter contender for game of the tournament so far

Daniel Mercieca
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KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

How far can Switzerland ride this wave of momentum?

Zack Nelson
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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 2018: Reaction to WhoScored best XI

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Players of Croatia acknowledges the fans folowing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Argentina and Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 21, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Can Croatia go all the way to the World Cup final in Russia?

James Westwood
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Neymar Jr of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with teammates Douglas Costa, Casemiro, Miranda and Roberto Firmino during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Three things we learned from Brazil’s late win over Costa Rica

Kian Long
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SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Thomas Mueller of Germany arrives for a press conference after a Germany training session during the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Park Arena Training Ground on June 20, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Germany vs. Sweden: Can the Germans bounce back after a rough start?

Matt English
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina shakes hands with Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Portugal at Old Trafford on November 18, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

This World Cup has reignited the evergreen Ronaldo-Messi debate

Daniel Mercieca
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VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates victory following 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)

England news: Marcus Rashford in, Dele Alli and Raheem Sterling out

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 20: Luis Suarez of Uruguay celebrates victory with team mates during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia at Rostov Arena on June 20, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Why Uruguay and Luis Suarez are still dark horses in Russia

James Westwood
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 15: Jose Gimenez of Uruguay celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with team mates during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Egypt and Uruguay at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 15, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Analysis: Uruguay aren’t pretty, but so far they have got their tactics spot on

Daniel Mercieca
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ZAGREB, CROATIA - NOVEMBER 19: Ivan Rakitic, Mario Mandzukic and Luka Modric (L-R) of Croatia celebrate after the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier play-off second leg match between Croatia and Iceland at Maksimir Stadium on November 19, 2013 in Zagreb, Croatia. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Croatia hungry to defeat Messi’s determined Argentina

David Ezeobinwa
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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)

Cristiano Ronaldo is working hard to grab the Golden Boot

David Ezeobinwa
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 19: Sadio Mane of Senegal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Senegal at Spartak Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

World Cup: Senegal’s direct style could see them top Group H

Benjamin Barkworth
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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)

Heart of a Lion: how England captain Harry Kane is leading by example

Karl Harrington
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SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 19: James Rodriguez of Colombia looks on from the bench prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Colombia and Japan at Mordovia Arena on June 19, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Has James Rodriguez lived up to his immense potential since 2014?

James Westwood
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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: XI of best performers from matchweek 1

Kian Long
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 08: In this photo illustration a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on June 8, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

World Cup Matchweek 1 power rankings: African nations disappoint, Iceland shine

Daniel Mercieca
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OVIEDO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 05: Diego Costa of Spain reacts during the Spain v Slovakia EURO 2016 Qualifier at Carlos Tartiere on September 5, 2015 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

World Cup: Why Diego Costa could drive Spain to glory

James Westwood
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