Lukaku scores twice as Belgium thrash Panama

Dries Mertens scored a stunning volley and Romelu Lukaku was twice on target as Belgium started their Group G campaign with a 3-0 defeat of World Cup debutants Panama in Sochi.

Sweden see off Korea Republic

A VAR-aided penalty saw Sweden claim a 1-0 victory against Korea Republic in their 2018 World Cup Group F clash at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Park Ji-sung: South Korea can progress from wide-open group

South Korea legend Park Ji-sung believes low expectations could help his country in a group that has been blown wide open by Mexico’s shock win over Germany.

Southgate keen to unleash his bold new England

Gareth Southgate has long believed England can play technically proficient, possession football on the biggest stage – now they must prove it in their World Cup opener against Tunisia on Monday.

Germany wants World Cup, insists Werner

Timo Werner insists Germany can still win the World Cup despite losing the opening game of their title defence 1-0 to Mexico.

World Cup, day four: the things you might have missed

Defending World Cup champions Germany fell to a shock defeat by Mexico, while favourites Brazil couldn’t find a way past Switzerland.

I had no reason to play for a penalty – Jesus

Brazil star Gabriel Jesus says he had no reason to play for a foul after having a penalty shout turned down against Switzerland in their opening World Cup encounter.

Germany under extreme pressure – Muller

Thomas Muller acknowledges Germany have no further margin for error at Russia 2018 but dismissed the notion of complacency being a factor in the shock 1-0 loss to Mexico.

‘Aching’ Neymar urges referees to intervene

Neymar insisted Miranda was fouled as Switzerland equalised to deny Brazil victory in their opening game at the World Cup, and the star striker also urged referees to offer better protection after he came in for some rough treatment in Rostov-on-Don.

Kane wants to challenge Golden Boot

England captain Harry Kane is keen to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from running away with the World Cup Golden Boot.