World Cup

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?

World Cup 2018: Reaction to WhoScored best XI

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Paul Pogba of France celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with teammates during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena on June 16, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

France vs Peru: Can the South Americans recover from an early setback?

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)

England player ratings vs Tunisia: reaction to winning start

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium scores his sides third goal past Jaime Penedo of Panama during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

From Lukaku hater to Lukaku believer after years in denial

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - MAY 25: James Rodriguez of Colombia kicks the ball during a training session open to the public as part of the preparation for FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 on May 25, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images)

Colombia vs Japan: An intriguing matchup kicks off Group H

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 27: Romelu Lukaku of Belgium looks on during the international friendly match between Belgium and Saudi Arabia at the King Baudouin Stadium on March 27, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

World Cup: This is Romelu Lukaku’s chance to assert his stature

JEONJU, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 01: Fans cheer during a sending off ceremony for FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 after the international friendly match between South Korea and Bosnia & Herzegovina at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on June 1, 2018 in Jeonju, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Sweden vs. South Korea: Group F continues with a tense second game

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England and Harry Kane of England a presented with gifts during a training session as part of the England media access at Spartak Zelenogorsk Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 on June 13, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

England vs Tunisia: Can Gareth Southgate get off to a winning start?

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Mario Mandzukic of Croatia consoles Bryan Idowu of Nigeria after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Croatia and Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

World Cup: Nigeria still have what it takes to progress further

SARANSK, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Luis Advincula of Peru controls the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Peru and Denmark at Mordovia Arena on June 16, 2018 in Saransk, Russia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Peru unlucky to come away with defeat against gritty Denmark

LIEGE, BELGIUM - AUGUST 31: Thomas Meunier of Belgium celebrates scoring a goal with team mates Mousa Dembele, Kevin De Bruyne and Yannick Carrasco during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Belgium and Gibraltar at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on August 31, 2017 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Belgium vs Panama: Can Roberto Martinez lead his side to glory?

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Raheem Sterling of England looks on during an England media session at St Georges Park on June 5, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

World Cup players born outside the country they are representing