World Cup

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?

France edge out Aussies in tight Group C opener

Croatia vs Nigeria: Interesting contest between two contrasting sides

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 7: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge poses with the England players including Captain Harry Kane (C) as he attends the Facility at the FA Training Ground to meet the England Squad before their match at Elland Road this Evening on June 7, 2018 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Charlotte Graham-WPA-Pool/Getty Images)

Armed forces guarding England’s Russian World Cup base

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 23: Egyptian players pose for team photo during the International Friendly between Portugal and Egypt at the Letzigrund Stadium on March 23, 2018 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Robert Hradil/Getty Images)

World Cup Group A preview: Mohamed Salah and co set to surprise us all

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Neymar Junior of Brazil during the International friendly match between of Croatia and Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

World Cup watch: Mesmerising Brazil leave Austria in their wake

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 22: Neymar and Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Paris Saint-Germain and Celtic FC at Parc des Princes on November 22, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Neymar won’t be the most impressive PSG representative in Russia

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - JANUARY 24: A women holds a Haitian flag and roses as people pray together during a church service that is set up outdoors near an encampment after numerous churches were destroyed during the massive earthquake on January 24, 2010 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Relief supplies and medical help continue to arrive as governments and aid agencies launched the massive relief operation after a powerful earthquake that may have killed over a hundred thousand. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

World Cup Heroes: the unlikely story of Haiti and Emmanuel Sanon

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 27: The Saudi Arabia team line up 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 Group A preview: Can Saudi Arabia stage an upset?

TOULOUSE, FRANCE - JUNE 20: Russia players line up for the team photos prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Russia and Wales at Stadium Municipal on June 20, 2016 in Toulouse, France. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

World Cup Group A Preview: Russia eyes success at home World Cup

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World Cup predictions: Group G – final standings

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 30: The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during an exhibition of Italian Football Federation Trophies and Memorabilia at Istituto Oncologico di Candiolo on March 30, 2015 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

2026 World Cup hosting rights: Morocco or North America?

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)

Rankings: The best 10 players to watch at the World Cup

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 07: Marcus Rashford of England celebrates with team mates after scoring the opening goal during the International friendly match between England and Costa Rica at Elland Road on June 7, 2018 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

International Friendly: England player ratings vs Costa Rica