Poland went out of the World Cup after slipping to a 3-0 defeat against Colombia as Radamel Falcao scored his first World Cup goal. Radamel Falcao scored his first World Cup goal as Colombia revived their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout phase with a 3-0 victory over Poland, who now cannot reach the last 16. Monaco striker Falcao stroked home his 30th international goal, making him t...Full Story »

Colombia kept alive their hopes of making the last 16 and knocked Poland out of the World Cup with a terrific 3-0 victory in Kazan.The 2014 quarter-finalists had been in danger of elimination following an opening loss to Japan, but they produced a brilliant attacking display against the Poles as Yerry Mina, Radamel Falcao and Juan Cuadrado all scored.Senegal and Japan’s draw means the Colo...Full Story »

Already eliminated Egypt face Saudi Arabia in a dead rubber on Monday, with boss Hector Cuper left to reflect on what might have been had Mohamed Salah been fully fit in Russia.The two Group A nations were the first to be eliminated from the World Cup after collecting zero points from their opening two games against Uruguay and hosts Russia.Liverpool forward Salah, whose goal in qualifying sent ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate would not swap Harry Kane for any other goalscorer at the World Cup after the England captain’s hat-trick secured a record-breaking win and progress to the knockout phase.After digging deep to see off Tunisia at the death of Monday’s Group G opener, the Three Lions secured a win as impressive as it was comprehensive in putting shambolic Panama to the sword in swelter...Full Story »

Japan twice came from behind to earn a draw against Group H rivals Senegal – with both still hopeful of progressing into the knockout stages of the World Cup.Having both won their opening fixtures, this meeting in Ekaterinburg was a chance for one nation to all-but seal their spot in the latter stages – but a 2-2 draw means they will have to wait for their final games to try and secu...Full Story »

Germany coach Joachim Low praised his players for keeping their nerve during a “roller coaster ride” as a late 2-1 win over Sweden reignited their World Cup hopes.The defending champions’ chances of making the knockout stages looked slim as, after Marco Reus’ goal cancelled out Marcus Berg’s opener, Jerome Boateng was sent off for a second bookable offence.However, ...Full Story »

Toni Kroos scored deep into stoppage time to revive Germany’s fading World Cup hopes with a dramatic 2-1 win over Sweden.Marco Reus’ maiden goal at the tournament to equalise Ola Toivonen’s first-half strike in Sochi looked set to give the defending champions a slim chance of progressing to the knockout phase.Then, despite Germany being down to 10 men after Jerome Boateng&rsquo...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku made goalscoring history for Belgium in Saturday's World Cup clash with Tunisia, as he scored an impressive first-half double. The Manchester United striker has now scored more than any other Belgian at a World Cup, having netted four goals in two games so far. He has also scored more goals (seven) than any other Belgium international over World Cups and European Championships ...Full Story »

Willy Caballero's calamitous blunder in the 53rd minute gifted Ante Rebic with Croatia's opener and set the tone for a disastrous 3-0 Argentina defeat. The two-time holders are on the brink of being knocked out at the group stage for the first time since 2002, although Nigeria's victory over Iceland has blown Group D wide open and means victory over the Super Eagles in their final match could...Full Story »

NEYMAR has 'called' Lionel Messi after Argentina's World Cup defeat against Croatia last night. That's according to reports in Spain that say the Brazilian forward has leant his ear to his former Barcelona team-mate. Messi was unable to have an impact for Argentina last night as they were stunned by Croatia and lost 3-0. Goals from Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic have left the South ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO: Georgina Rodriguez is the Portugal star's girlfriend – and maybe fiance? Georgina Rodriguez was spotted in the stands sporting the rock as she watched her beau lead Portugal to victory over Morocco at the World Cup. It could be the £614,000 band from Cartier which Ronaldo is reported to have purchased last month. She is the mother of Ronaldo’s daughter Alan...Full Story »

The Barcelona forward missed a penalty in Argentina's 1-1 draw with Iceland in their opening World Cup group game. Huge expectation is being placed on the 30-year-old to decorate his brilliant career with an international title. After his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s heroics the night before, the pressure was on Messi to deliver in his team's first game on Saturday. Argentina were be...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe fired unconvincing France into the World Cup knockout stages after a nervy 1-0 win over plucky Peru.The Paris St Germain forward scored his first goal in Russia to give Didier Deschamps’ side victory at the Central Stadium in Yekaterinburg.Pedro Aquino hit the post for lively Peru, who are still waiting for their first World Cup win since 1978, and the South American side can...Full Story »

After scoring in his 100th Uruguay game to secure World Cup progression, Luis Suarez revealed his wife is pregnant for the third time. Luis Suarez hailed the "spectacular" achievement of Uruguay reaching the last 16 of the World Cup for the third time in succession - then announced his wife is expecting their third child. Uruguay joined Russia in securing qualification from Group A, as Saudi...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford says England have taken huge strides since their loss to Iceland in 2016 Marcus Rashford says the England squad are relishing the opportunity to show people how far they have come since Euro 2016. Harry Kane's late heroics in Volgograd saw England start the World Cup with a victory for the first time since 2006. The spirit, patience and camaraderie displayed in the 2-1 defeat ...Full Story »

Diego Costa’s second-half strike proved enough for Spain to squeeze past Iran in Kazan and move into a commanding position in their bid to qualify from Group B.Costa broke Iran’s sturdy resistance with a slightly fortuitous 54th-minute goal, and the Spaniards were lucky to hold onto their lead with Saeid Ezatolahi’s effort ruled out for offside after a video assistant referee c...Full Story »

Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his team's first goal Uruguay booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Rostov-on-Don on Wednesday afternoon. The victory, which also confirms Russia's place in the knockout stage and eliminates both Saudi Arabia and Egypt, was secured through a close-range goal from Luis Suarez (23) on his 100th appearance for ...Full Story »

To Russia with love comes South America's most popular super-fan, who has her own brand of celebrations You might think Paddington Bear was the best export from Peru. But he is not even the best bare. Nissu Cauti is maybe not be the first to celebrate when Peru score but she is always one of the most noticeable To Russia with love comes Nissu Cauti, known as the "girlfriend" of the Peru team...Full Story »

Hosts Russia all but guaranteed their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, shrugging aside the goalscoring return of Mohamed Salah to sweep aside Egypt 3-1 in St Petersburg.Derided by many as one of the worst World Cup home sides in living memory, Stanislav Cherchesov’s side doubled down on their 5-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia with another narrative-busting display that will take them to ...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku has spoken out about his family's money worries Lukaku, 25, is on £250,000-a-week at Manchester United but he has lifted the lid on an upbringing where his family were ‘broke’. Such was the strife, Lukaku's mother Adolphine had to mix water with milk to make it last longer while also borrowing bread from the local bakery. The Belgian striker, who will lead the l...Full Story »