Coutinho stunner in vain as Brazil are held by Switzerland

Brazil continued the trend of tournament favourites underperforming as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup Group E opener in Rostov.

Watch: Lozano guides Mexico past Germany

Hirving Lozano scored the only goal of the game as Mexico secured a thoroughly deserved win over a desperately poor Germany.

Senegal call up Mbengue with Ciss ruled out

Saliou Ciss has been replaced in Senegal’s squad after failing to recover from an ankle injury in time to play at the World Cup.

Mexico stun defending world champions Germany

Hirving Lozano netted the only goal of the game as Mexico defeated world champions Germany 1-0 in a 2018 Group F clash at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Kolarov free-kick guides Serbia past Costa Rica

Aleksandar Kolarov’s sensational free-kick was the difference as Serbia got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in Group E.

Brazil vs Switzerland: Tite’s Selecao ready to banish 2014 humiliation

Brazil’s magnificent resurgence under Tite is beyond doubt but there remains a sense that the rehabilitation will only truly start with victory over Switzerland in their opening World Cup Group E match.

Germany vs Mexico: Kimmich tips Werner to shine in Russia

Germany fullback Joshua Kimmich has tipped teammate Timo Werner to make a major impact at the World Cup, starting on Sunday against Mexico.

Brazil captain Marcelo living World Cup dream

Real Madrid star Marcelo says captaining Brazil at the World Cup will see him realise his ultimate childhood dream.

Osorio eyes counter-attacking revenge for Mexico

Juan Carlos Osorio thinks his Mexico team will face a different beast to the Germany that thrashed them at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Sunday’s World Cup Group F opener.

Ozil will deliver – Draxler

Julian Draxler believes Mesut Ozil will be one of the most important players for Germany at the World Cup.