Russia will stop Salah – Cherchesov

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov has pledged to shackle Mohamed Salah when the World Cup hosts take on Egypt in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Highlights: Captain Kane saves Three Lions

Harry Kane marked his World Cup debut with a stoppage-time winner as England made hard work of overcoming Tunisia 2-1 in their Group G opener.

England snatch late win against Tunisia

A Harry Kane brace inspired England to claim a late 2-1 victory over Tunisia in their opening World Cup Group G encounter at the Volgograd Arena on Monday evening.

Watch: Belgium ease past Panama

Romelu Lukaku grabbed himself a brace as Belgium cruised to a 3-0 victory in their opening Group G World Cup match against Panama on Monday evening.

Coutinho expects more Neymar punishment at World Cup

Neymar and Brazil will have to get used to World Cup opponents trying to break up their attacking rhythm with tactical fouls, says Philippe Coutinho.

Neymar misses training after bruising World Cup clash

Brazil star Neymar sat out training on Monday following the 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup opener.

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.