Watch: Coutinho stunner not enough to beat Switzerland
Philipe Coutinho scored a stunner as Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group E encounter on Sunday evening.
Dean Workman
Coutinho stunner in vain as Brazil are held by Switzerland
Brazil continued the trend of tournament favourites underperforming as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their World Cup Group E opener in Rostov.
Kolarov free-kick guides Serbia past Costa Rica
Aleksandar Kolarov’s sensational free-kick was the difference as Serbia got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in Group E.
Are you not entertained?
It may only be day four at the World Cup, but we have already been provided with entertainment of the highest order. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Brazil vs Switzerland: Tite’s Selecao ready to banish 2014 humiliation
Brazil’s magnificent resurgence under Tite is beyond doubt but there remains a sense that the rehabilitation will only truly start with victory over Switzerland in their opening World Cup Group E match.
Germany vs Mexico: Kimmich tips Werner to shine in Russia
Germany fullback Joshua Kimmich has tipped teammate Timo Werner to make a major impact at the World Cup, starting on Sunday against Mexico.
Brazil captain Marcelo living World Cup dream
Real Madrid star Marcelo says captaining Brazil at the World Cup will see him realise his ultimate childhood dream.
Osorio eyes counter-attacking revenge for Mexico
Juan Carlos Osorio thinks his Mexico team will face a different beast to the Germany that thrashed them at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Sunday’s World Cup Group F opener.
Ozil will deliver – Draxler
Julian Draxler believes Mesut Ozil will be one of the most important players for Germany at the World Cup.
Lady Luck smiles on under-fire Pogba
When little goes your way, sometimes you just need a slice of luck to secure a change of fortunes – just ask Paul Pogba after France’s late 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup opener.