Semis beckon but Croatia nothing like iconic ’98 team
This Croatia generation is nothing like the iconic 1998 team. Improvement is needed if the present is to outdo the past at the World Cup.
Highlights: Russia vs Croatia
Croatia reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history with Ivan Rakitic again the hero in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Russia.
Croatia eliminate hosts Russia to reach semi-final
Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after their quarter-final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time to book their place in the semi-final of the World Cup.
England advance to World Cup semi-finals
England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 28 years following a 2-0 victory against Sweden.
Coutinho ready for backlash after Brazil exit
Brazil star Philippe Coutinho said he was ready for the backlash after a shock World Cup quarter-final loss to Belgium.
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.
Mexico star taunts Neymar after Brazil World Cup elimination
Andres Guardado took to Instagram to taunt Neymar with a post saying ‘and now who is going home?’ after Brazil’s World Cup elimination.
Messi and Ronaldo still inspiring Kane
Harry Kane still holds up Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as standard-bearers despite the superstar duo’s disappointing World Cup.
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.
Superbru: Modric’s Croatia set to beat host Russia
Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup quarter-final action, take a look at FourFourTwo’s predictions with Luka Modric’s Croatia set to put hosts Russia to the sword to reach the semi-final.