World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Ivan Rakitic of Croatia celebrates with teammate Dejan Lovren after scoring his team's third goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Argentina and Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 21, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

World Cup: France and Croatia advance while Argentina suffers

World Cup: Power Rankings after first group games

Russia 2018: England open their World Cup against Africa’s Tunisia

World Cup: A good opener can set Belgium on their way to greatness

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Hugo Ayala of Mexico celebrates with team mate Rafael Marquez following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Mexico at Luzhniki Stadium on June 17, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Russia 2018: World Cup shocks, shocks, and more shocks – Sunday funday

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: The LED screen shows VAR reviewing a penalty decision 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 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Russia 2018: The VAR World Cup gives us The VAR of the Show

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

World Cup: Alex Iwobi is the breakout star we already know

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 23: #10 Mohamed Salah of Egypt in action 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: Premier League stars on display this weekend after Russia win

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 14: With hours to go until the first World Cup game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, football fans from across the globe are in party mood near Red Square in Moscow on June 14, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. FIFA expects more than three billion viewers of the World Cup competition which begins today. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Russia 2018: Challenging predictions of who will win their World Cup groups

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Bernardo Silva of Portugal looks on during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between New Zealand and Portugal at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 24, 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

World Cup: Premier League players most likely to perform in Russia

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: Power rankings before kick-off

JARROW, ENGLAND - JUNE 12: Flags hang from poles outside the Robin pub as over 300 flags adorn the outside of the pub as it is decorated ahead of the World Cup on June 12, 2018 in Jarrow, England. Managers Clare McFall and Norman Scott have covered the pub in Jarrow with huge St George flags and with flags representing each of the 31 nations who are taking part in the football tournament. Temporary scaffolding has been erected on the roof to support the flags from other nations and the front of the pub is draped in St George standards. The display took three weeks to complete and the pub plans to broadcast every group game with a nations flag being removed as it is knocked out of the competition. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

World Cup: Group stage predictions and pre-tournament bracket

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: A young fan with "FIFA" shaved into his hair 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)

Russia 2018: Group G in the house – England and Belgium World Cup affair

KRASNODAR, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Luis Manuel Rubiales talks to the media during a Press Conference after the decision to dismiss Julen Lopetegui as coach of the Spanish national side ahead of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 on June 13, 2018 in Krasnodar, Russia. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

World Cup: Spain was supposed to win, then they sacked their manager

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 12: Marcelo of Brazil takes part during a Brazil training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia at Yug-Sport Stadium on June 12, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Russia 2018: Group E holds other World Cup favourites – ‘The Samba Boys’

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Raheem Sterling of England is challenged by Tyronne Ebuehi and Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria, and appeals for a penalty after falling to the ground during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

World Cup: England can make it to the quarterfinals

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 10: Head coach Didier Deschamps of France football team arrives to compete in the 2018 World Cup at Sheremetyevo on June 10, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)

World Cup: Group C holds the world Favourites – Will they live up to expectation

TOULOUSE, FRANCE - JUNE 20:A general view inside the stadium 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 Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Russia 2018: The World Cup is around the corner – What about Group A

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)

England: Backup brigade burn bright in final tune-up before World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany pose with the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during 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 Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

TBT: Everything to remember about the 2014 World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Leroy Sane of Germany looks on during the International Friendly between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on November 10, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

World Cup: Leroy Sane’s omission from travels to Russia is understandable

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - OCTOBER 05: Jonny Evans of Northern Ireland and Leroy Sane of Germany during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany at Windsor Park on October 5, 2017 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

World Cup: Leroy Sane excluded from Germany – EPL YPotY means little

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Raheem Sterling looks on during an England press conference on the eve of their international friendly against Italy at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre, on March 26, 2018 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

England: The curious case of Raheem Sterling

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur and Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on December 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Tottenham: Key Spurs players set to feature in World Cup

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Harry Kane of England talks to the media during a press conference at St Georges Park on May 22, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

England: Harry Kane relishing the chance to lead England at the World Cup

Joe Hart of England warms up prior to the international friendly match between Netherlands and England at Johan Cruyff Arena

World Cup: England announce 23-man squad

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Joe Gomez of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Injury news: Liverpool hit by big blow – Joe Gomez misses the rest of the season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Referee Deniz Aytekin checks the VAR during the International friendly between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

World Cup: The ref’s rant shows VAR is broken – Here’s why