Samurai spirit: Japan explodes with World Cup joy
Thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.
French injuries may prove decisive at the final hour
A surprise defeat to Tunisia in their final group game raised questions over the strength of Didier Deschamps injury ridden squad.
World Cup Wrap: Japan upset Spain, Germany & Belgium crash out
In Group E, Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2, but it wasn’t enough to secure qualification for the Last 16. Japan emerged as group winners beating Spain 2-1, Spain still secured qualification for the Last 16. In Group F, Belgium were held to a goalless draw with Croatia, and dumped from the tournament. Morocco beat Canada 2-1 to win the group and secure a Last 16 spot with Croatia.
Germany’s fate in Spanish hands
Germany are sitting at the bottom of group E as their World Cup campaign hangs in the balance.
All female referee team for World Cup clash
History beckons on Thursday night. For the first time ever, there will be an all female referee team to take charge of a Men’s World Cup match. Stephanie Frappart, Karen Diaz and Neuza Back will officiate the Group D encounter between Germany and Costa Rica.
World Cup Wrap: France advance despite loss, Argentina cruise to win over Poland
Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to finish as Group C winners, while Mexico and advance to the last 16. Mexico edged Saudi Arabia 2-1, however failed to qualify for the knockouts. In Group C, France were beaten 1-0 by Tunisia, but had already secured a spot in the knockout rounds. Australia beat Denmark 1-0 to advance to the knockouts for the second time.
Bittersweet result for Tunisia in win over France
French-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to reach the last 16.
Erik Ten-Hag’s army shines in Qatar
Erik Ten-Hags’s army shines in Qatar despite the controversy surrounding the club back home.
Rashford revs up race for golden boot
The race for the World cup golden boot has truly begun.
Southgate to play Trent wildcard?
Will Gareth Southgate finally use his Trent Alexander-Arnold wildcard? Or will he revert to tried and tested Kieran Trippier?