France need Griezmann to be at his best

France were not wholly convincing against Uruguay, but Antoine Griezmann looks capable of dragging them all the way in Russia.

Belgium edge Brazil to reach semi-finals

Belgium booked a World Cup semi-final against France as Brazil’s hopes of winning a sixth title were ended by a 2-1 defeat in Kazan.

France advance to World Cup semi-finals

France booked their spot in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay courtesy of goals by Raphaël Varane and Antoine Griezmann.

Lukaku: Belgium can punish Brazil’s defence

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku believes his team can punish Brazil’s defence in their World Cup quarter-final.

Mbappe will get even better – Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps has backed Kylian Mbappe to get even better after his impressive display against Argentina at the World Cup.

Brazil vs Belgium: Martinez’s desire for ‘power’ good news for Fellaini

Roberto Martinez has given Brazil a huge indication as to how Belgium will approach their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, acknowledging a need for ‘power’ which could result in Marouane Fellaini starting.

Danilo out of World Cup due to ankle injury

Brazil defender Danilo has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup due to an ankle injury.

World Cup 2018: A guide to quarter-finals

Just eight teams remain at the World Cup, and few would have predicted that so many big names would be missing from the quarter-finals in Russia.

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.

Hazard makes football beautiful, swoons Martinez

Roberto Martinez lauded Belgium star Eden Hazard as a player who makes football ‘a beautiful sport’ and applauded his influence as captain.