Philippe Coutinho and Neymar safeguarded Brazil out with stoppage-time strikes against Costa Rica following another unsatisfying showcase at the 2018 World Cup. Mentor Tite’s group were setting out toward a second ignoble draw when Barcelona midfielder Coutinho flew up to jab home…

Argentina are confronting the possibility of an early World Cup exit after a terrifying mistake from goalkeeper Willy Caballero set Croatia on their approach to triumph and a place in the last 16. On a night when so much was anticipated from…

Kylian Mbappe’s first-half strike helped France defeat – and dispose of – a strong Peru to gain a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup. Ricardo Gareca’s side, floated on by their energetic help inside the Ekaterinburg Arena, woke up…

Uruguay’s thin triumph over Saudi Arabia guaranteed that they and host country Russia achieved the last 16 of the World Cup. Luis Suarez scored the main goal at the Rostov Arena, clearing in from short proximity on his 100th universal appearance. It…

Russia moved to the verge of meeting all requirements for the last 16 of the World Cup after the host country beat Mohamed Salah’s Egypt in St Petersburg. Russia, who defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their opening match, led the pack on…

Nigeria have a lot of inquiries to reply after Saturday night’s match against Croatia, which saw the last waltz to a 2-0 triumph in spite of infrequently inspiring themselves. The issue wasn’t that Nigeria were dismissed by Croatia, it was the way…

The 2018 World Cup opened in spectacular fashion as Russia defied their recent poor form to score five past Saudi Arabia and record the biggest win by the host nation in the opening game of a World Cup since 1934. Stanislav Cherchesov’s…