10 best players of 2018 World Cup group stage
FourFourTwo South Africa picks out the stars who’ve shone brightest so far at the 2018 World Cup.
Messi, Neymar headline WC Team of the Round
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round three as Lionel Messi and Neymar finally make their mark, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Back to the drawing board for Africa
Following a below-par performance in Russia, for the first time in 32 years, the World Cup last 16 will not feature an African team, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Adidas releases new World Cup ball for knockouts
One type of ball would usually suffice for a month-long tournament, but Adidas has gone all out for Russia 2018 with a special knockout stage orb.
Highlights: Uruguay cruise past Russia to top Group A
Luis Suarez netted his second goal in as many World Cup games as Uruguay secured top spot in Group A with a comfortable 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia, who had Igor Smolnikov sent off.
Uruguay put Russia to the sword
Uruguay has secured top spot in Group A at the Fifa World Cup after cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over host nation Russia at the Samara Arena on Monday afternoon.
Ramos hits back at Maradona
Sergio Ramos hit back at Diego Maradona by claiming Lionel Messi is the best Argentinian player in history.
Highlights: Centurion Suarez strikes to send Uruguay through
Luis Suarez booked Uruguay’s place in the World Cup knockout rounds, marking his 100th international appearance with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia.
Suarez sends Uruguay through, Salah’s Egypt out
Luis Suarez scored on his 100th international appearance as Uruguay claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their World Cup Group A clash in Rostov-on-Don on Wednesday.
Tabarez not worried by slow Suarez start
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has complete faith in Luis Suarez as the forward prepares to make his 100th international appearance in a World Cup clash against Saudi Arabia in Rostov-on-Don.