Spain need spirit to survive Lopetegui chaos – Ramos

With Spain having sacked coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament, they are staring at a second nightmare Fifa World Cup in a row.

Unbeaten and goal-hungry – have Spain made a mistake sacking Lopetegui?

Spain caused what could be the biggest shock of the 2018 World Cup on Wednesday, a full 24 hours before the tournament even gets underway.

Hierro to replace Lopetegui as Spain manager

The Spanish FA have confirmed that Fernando Hierro will take charge of Spain for the duration of the World Cup following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.

Spain sack Lopetegui after Madrid announcement

One day after being named Real Madrid’s new coach, Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by the Spanish FA just a day before the start of the World Cup.

Russia v Saudi Arabia: Pressure on hosts in World Cup opener

Russia are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup and yet, come Thursday’s opener, they will be expected to provide a nation-lifting performance against Saudi Arabia.

Watch: Kylian Mbappe reveals his World Cup hero

Kylian Mbappe makes his World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and will look to emulate his hero, Zinedine Zidane in leading France to World Cup success.

Rashford nursing ill-timed knock, Southgate confirms

England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.

Sterling will ‘light up’ World Cup, says De Bruyne

Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City team-mate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.

Can England silence their doubters at the 2018 World Cup?

Can Belgium’s Golden Generation deliver on the world’s biggest stage? Can England silence their doubters? Can Tunisia win their first ever World Cup match? FourFourTwo deliberates.

Superbru: Belgium to ease past Panama

Before you make your Superbru picks for the 2018 Fifa World Cup action, take a look at SoccerClubs predictions with Belgium to claim an easy victory over Panama.