Salah not in starting XI for Egypt’s World Cup opener

Mohamed Salah has not been named in Egypt’s starting XI as they begin their World Cup campaign against Uruguay.

Brazil star Jesus not focused on Golden Boot

Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus insisted his focus is on helping his team at the World Cup, not winning the Golden Boot.

Spain too good to be derailed by Lopetegui saga – Renard

Spain will have been unsettled by Julen Lopetegui’s shock departure on the eve of the World Cup – but only for a couple of hours, according to Morocco boss Herve Renard.

Griezmann expecting big things from Pogba

Antoine Griezmann says France are expecting big things from Paul Pogba, ahead of their World Cup opener against Australia on Saturday.

Martinez: Spain could be stronger after Lopetegui sacking

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes Spain could come back stronger following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.

Ramos: I hope Ronaldo isn’t at his best

Sergio Ramos hopes the ‘dangerous’ Cristiano Ronaldo is below his best when Spain face Portugal at the World Cup.

England can win the World Cup – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has backed England for World Cup glory, claiming Gareth Southgate’s young squad has enough top-level experience to be a success on the biggest stage.

Highlights: Russia put five past Saudi Arabia in WC opener

Watch as host nation Russia demolish Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their Fifa World Cup opener at the Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday.

Russia confirm Dzagoev needs scan on hamstring injury

Russia star Alan Dzagoev requires a scan on a hamstring injury that could rule him out for the rest of the World Cup.

Russia thump Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener

A brace from Denis Cheryshev and goals from Yuri Gazinsky, Artem Dzyuba and Aleksandr Golovin saw host-nation Russia thump Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening clash of the 2018 World Cup.