Pain for returning Egypt as Uruguay earn late win
Uruguay were made to work overtime before finally edging a late 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening Group A contest in Ekaterinburg.
Preview: Croatia v Nigeria
Respectively knocked out in the group stage and Round of 16 four years ago, Croatia and Nigeria open their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ campaigns against one another in a mouth-watering encounter in Kaliningrad on 16 June. It will be the first meeting between the countries.
Sommer: Brazil won’t find it easy
With Brazil currently firm favourites to beat Switzerland, backing the Europeans seems fanciful, but history shows things may not be as clear as you think.
Preview: France v Australia
An intriguing match-up in Kazan to open Group C as all-star European heavyweights France take on a new-look Australia coached by wily Dutchman Bert van Marwijk.
Five reasons England can thrive
Laure James delivers five reasons England, who have so often underachieved, can enjoy a successful FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Cheryshev, Golovin thrive as Russians revel
Denis Cheryshev and Aleksandr Golovin top-scored with 13 points apiece in the McDonald’s FIFA World Cup™ Fantasy, while the game’s joint-cheapest midfielder shone.
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