Iran defeat Wales in last-gasp effort
Iran claimed a famous 2-0 victory over 10-man Wales on Friday as Carlos Queiroz’s men scored two goals deep into added time to keep their World Cup campaign alive.
Germany to face Spain at World Cup as draw pairs Iran and USA
Germany and Spain will clash at this year’s World Cup after Friday’s draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.
The 10 highest international football goal-scorers of all time
Siiiii! Who is the highest international goal-scorer of all time? Cristiano Ronaldo has only one man left to beat – and is closing in after a four-goal haul against Lithuania.
More right than wrong: The 15 VAR decisions in Russia
The VAR system has made its debut at the 2018 Fifa World Cup and there has been no shortage of controversy with 15 formal incidents being reviewed thus far. FourFourTwo South Africa analyses its success.
World Cup penalties record broken as VAR drama continues
Russia 2018 has broken the record for the most penalties awarded in a World Cup, with VAR continuing to dominate the debate.
Spain, Portugal survive scares to progress
Spain and Portugal both secured progression to the knockout stages despite failing to win their final Group B World Cup fixtures.
Iran contest not all about Ronaldo, insists Santos
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos says his side’s third World Cup group game is not a case of Cristiano Ronaldo versus Iran as he warned his players of the tough contest awaiting them.
This is not football – Carvajal criticises Iran
Dani Carvajal described Iran’s tactics as ‘disloyal’ even though Spain recorded their first World Cup win.
Highlights: Costa goal breaks stubborn resistance
A fortuitous Diego Costa goal helped Spain overcome a dogged Iran to secure a 1-0 win in their World Cup Group B clash in Kazan on Wednesday evening.
Costa fires Spain past Iran
Diego Costa scored his third goal of the tournament as Spain clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Iran in their World Cup Group B encounter at the Kazan Arena on Wednesday evening.