World Cup

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?

Daniel Mercieca
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England player ratings vs Tunisia: reaction to winning start

From Lukaku hater to Lukaku believer after years in denial

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

Kian Long
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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

Matt English
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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?

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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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

Kian Long
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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

Daniel Mercieca
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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?

Kian Long
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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

Daniel Mercieca
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Head Coach Joachim Loew during the Germany training session ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at CSKA Sports Base on June 13, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Markus Gillard/GES -Pool/Getty Images)

Germany vs. Mexico: Can the defending champions continue their dominance?

Matt English
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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 edge out Aussies in tight Group C opener

Daniel Mercieca
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Luke Modric of Croatia is challenged by Casemiro 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)

Croatia vs Nigeria: Interesting contest between two contrasting sides

Benjamin Barkworth
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MAY 29: Lionel Messi of Argentina holds the ball during an international friendly match between Argentina and Haiti at Alberto J. Armando Stadium on May 29, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Argentina vs Iceland: Can La Albiceleste start strongly against the newcomers?

Benjamin Barkworth
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JUNE 10: Fernandinho of Brazil and his team-mates applaud the fans during an International Friendly match between Austria and Brazil at Ernst Happel Stadium on June 10, 2018 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Laszlo Balogh/Getty Images)

Brazil vs Switzerland: Which side will get off to a good start?

Quinn Allen
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HERTFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Gareth Southgate manager of England during an England Training session at The Grove Hotel on June 1, 2018 in Hertford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Has the England starting lineup been revealed?

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 15: Edinson Cavani of Uruguay reacts 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)

Uruguay show importance in having two world class strikers

Kian Long
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Delaney of Denmark celebrates scoring the first goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Denmark and Poland at Parken Stadion on September 1, 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Andrew Halseid-Budd/Getty Images)

Peru vs Denmark preview: The potential battle for second place?

Daniel Mercieca
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Ousmane Dembele of France (11) celebrates as he scores their third goal with team mates during the International Friendly match between France and England at Stade de France on June 13, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

France vs Australia preview: Can Les Bleus get off to a good start?

Daniel Mercieca
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: Iury Gazinsky of Russia scores the opening goal 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Opening World Cup goals and how they reflect the rest of the tournament

Devin Nguyen
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: Artist perform during the opening ceremony prior to 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Preview: Egypt vs Uruguay; Can Mo Salah inspire the Pharaohs to victory?

Shawn Ivan D'souza
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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Head Coach Julen Lopetegui of Spain directs his players his players during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Spain and Italy at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Real Madrid have sabotaged Spain’s World Cup Campaign

Duncan Kwok
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 26: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the International Friendly match between Portugal v Netherlands at Stade de Geneve on March 26, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Ones to Watch: The most exciting player from each country at the World Cup

Daniel Mercieca
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28 JUN 1994: FERNANDO REDONDO, LEONARDO RODRIGUEZ AND GABRIEL BATISTUTA OF ARGENTINA, REST DURING THE 1994 WORLD CUP MATCH ARGENTINA V BULGARIA AT FOXBORO STADIUM IN MASSACHUSETTS. Mandatory Credit: Chris Cole/ALLSPORT

World Cup Icons: Gabriel Batistuta – Argentina’s talisman

Thomas Bradley Alderman
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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 02: Head Coach Julen Lopetegui of Spain directs his players his players during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Spain and Italy at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Analysis: Spain are in turmoil, but will it affect their World Cup?

Daniel Mercieca
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: A close up of the World Cup trophy after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Preview: Russia vs Saudi Arabia; World Cup 2018 finally kicks off

Shawn Ivan D'souza
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VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JUNE 03: The Spain team line up for a photo prior to kick off during the International Friendly match between Spain and Switzerland at Estadio de La Ceramica on June 3, 2018 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Highlighting the best World Cup matches of Round 1

Zack Nelson
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