Why France will win the World Cup

Dylan Johnson looks at the factors that will make France the first team to regain the World Cup in 60 years, last achieved by a Pele-inspired Brazil. 

Mbappe vs Messi: Who wins the golden boot?

The golden boot race will be decided on the final day as Paris Saint-Germain superstars Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi both sit on five a piece going into the final.

Antoine Griezmann, Deschamps’ midfield masterstroke

Antoine Griezmann provided a Man of the Match performance as France made it back-to-back World Cup final berths after defeating Morocco 2-0 at the al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar.

Neymar Jr, the best of a generation

Neymar Jr will look to Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia to right the wrongs of their failed attempts in 2014 and 2018.

Watch: Neymar Jr’s Sombrero magic

The Brazilians will need their talismans magic when they take on Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Memorable Modric to have one last dance

Luka Modric faces the biggest test of his international career since his inspirational 2018 world cup campaign in Russia.

Watch: Modric, Croatia’s little magician

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is known for his ability to create chances out of thin air. His teammates will need more of his magic if they wish to progress against one the tournament favourites, Brazil, in the quarterfinals.

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.

Messi tips Benzema for ‘deserved’ Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid’s France star Karim Benezema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, according to seven-time laureate Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo refutes claim his main aim is to win Ballon d’Or more times than Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed claims from a French journalist that his main aim is to finish his career with more Ballon d’Or wins than Lionel Messi.