England win first WC penalty shootout to advance

England booked their place in the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties in their last-16 encounter at Otkrytiye Arena on Tuesday.

Highlights: Sweden vs Switzerland

Emil Forsberg scored the only goal of the game as Sweden edged Switzerland to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1994.

Low to stay on as Germany coach

Joachim Low will stay on as head coach of Germany despite their elimination from the 2018 World Cup at the group stage, the German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed.

Forsberg strike sends Sweden into quarter-finals

Sweden are through to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1994 after a deflected goal from Emil Forsberg clinched a 1-0 win over Switzerland.

Past England expectations unrealistic – Southgate

England have benefited from a lowering of expectations at the 2018 World Cup, according to manager Gareth Southgate.

Is the timing right for Switzerland’s golden generation?

Immigration from Balkan states and a youth set-up that Roy Hodgson helped to build have the Swiss eyeing a first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.

Sweden vs Switzerland: Embolo not ready for another plane home

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo hopes to round off a dream week by securing a place in the World Cup quarter-finals when his country face Sweden in St Petersburg.

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.

Colombia vs England: Alli convinced England still have ‘momentum’

Dele Alli is adamant England manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to rest players for their final group game against Belgium has not damaged ‘momentum’ ahead of the World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia on Tuesday.

France will reach World Cup final, says Vieira

Patrick Vieira believes France’s win over Argentina was the ‘defining game’ they needed and will help them reach the World Cup final.