Kane, Modric lead list of Golden Ball contenders
With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Is Modric the best midfielder in the world?
Luka Modric has carried his Real Madrid form into the World Cup, but is he really the best midfielder in the world?
Ranked! Every England player based on their World Cup displays
Aside from Jack Butland and Nick Pope, the entire England squad has seen game time in Russia – but they aren’t all of equal importance. FourFourTwo rates the players on their displays so far.
The 10 breakout stars of the 2018 World Cup
The World Cup is undoubtedly football’s biggest stage and thus offers relatively unknown players the chance to make their mark. FourFourTwo selects the 10 players who have seriously enhanced their reputation in Russia.
World Cup, day 23: the things you might have missed
Belgium advanced to the World Cup semi-final at the expense of Brazil, while France got the better of Uruguay in their quarter-final encounter on Friday.
Sweden vs England: Stones still dreaming as Three Lions aim to make a nation proud
John Stones continues to dream of World Cup glory but knows Sweden present a formidable challenge for England in Saturday’s quarter-final in Samara.
How Philippe Coutinho became the critical piece in Tite’s jigsaw
Neymar gets the headlines, but Philippe Coutinho is the player Brazil can’t be without.
Superbru: England set to beat Colombia
Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup last 16, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions as England set to beat Colombia to reach the quarter-final of the tournament.
Brazil survive Mexico scare
Brazil were far from their fluid best against Mexico, but Neymar and substitute Roberto Firmino booked them a spot in the last eight.
Brazil vs Neymar: How a superstar lost the love of his country
Neymar may be Brazil’s leading man at this World Cup, but a war is brewing between the country and its star striker.