Ronaldo, Kane, Costa headline WC Team of the Round

FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round one as Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick while both Harry Kane and Diego Costa scored braces, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Senegal edge Poland

Senegal upset Poland with a 2-1 Group H victory in Moscow that owed plenty to poor mistakes from the European nation.

Watch: Sanchez sees red as Japan beat Colombia

Carlos Sanchez was sent off in the third minute for Colombia as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Japan in their Group H World Cup encounter on Tuesday afternoon.

Japan beat ten-men Colombia

Carlos Sanchez was shown the second-fastest red card in World Cup history as Colombia slipped to a 2-1 defeat in their World Cup opener against Japan in Mordovia.

Alli to have scan on thigh knock

England midfielder Dele Alli will undergo a precautionary scan after sustaining a thigh injury during England’s 2-1 World Cup Group G win over Tunisia.

Germany should drop Ozil – Effenberg

Mesut Ozil should be benched for Germany’s second World Cup group game against Sweden, according to Stefan Effenberg.

Five things to expect from matchday two at World Cup

Matchday one at the 2018 Fifa World Cup served up some entertainment of the highest order and fans across the globe can certainly expect it to continue as we head into matchday two, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Lewandowski sets an example – Nawalka

Adam Nawalka hailed the professionalism of Robert Lewandowski with the Bayern Munich striker set to spearhead Poland’s World Cup challenge.

Hazard: I can do better

Eden Hazard joked his best will come later in the World Cup after his important role in Belgium’s 3-0 win over Panama on Monday.

Southgate: Kane has moved every barrier

Gareth Southgate has lauded star striker Harry Kane after his two goals gave England a 2-1 win over Tunisia.