Samurai spirit: Japan explodes with World Cup joy

Thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.

French injuries may prove decisive at the final hour

A surprise defeat to Tunisia in their final group game raised questions over the strength of Didier Deschamps injury ridden squad.

Germany’s fate in Spanish hands

Germany are sitting at the bottom of group E as their World Cup campaign hangs in the balance.

Erik Ten-Hag’s army shines in Qatar

Erik Ten-Hags’s army shines in Qatar despite the controversy surrounding the club back home.

Rashford revs up race for golden boot

The race for the World cup golden boot has truly begun.

Southgate to play Trent wildcard?

Will Gareth Southgate finally use his Trent Alexander-Arnold wildcard? Or will he revert to tried and tested Kieran Trippier?

Ronaldo’s ninth, or Bruno’s brace?

Did Ronaldo touch the ball?  Who should’ve been credited with Portugal’s goal after a cross from Bruno Fernandes appeared to have been guided into the right-side netting by Cristiano Ronaldo?