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. 

Lukaku sits out Belgium training

Romelu Lukaku did not take part in Belgium training on Tuesday as he deals with an ankle injury.

De Bruyne ‘not concentrated’ on England vs Belgium

Kevin De Bruyne is ‘not concentrated’ on Belgium’s final World Cup Group G match against England, because the Red Devils have already qualified.

Pride at stake for Courtois and Belgium

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says there’s plenty of pride at stake when Belgium and England meet to determine who wins Group G on Thursday.

Nigeria vs Argentina at the World Cup

Argentina and Lionel Messi have their place at the 2018 World Cup on the line when they face familiar foes Nigeria in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Bielsa confident Argentina will bounce back

Marcelo Bielsa is confident Argentina will turn their World Cup form around when they face Nigeria in the final round of group matches on Tuesday. 

Argentine FA fined for ‘homophobic and insulting chants’

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been hit with a CHF 105,000 (£80,085) fine for “homophobic and insulting chants’ in their World Cup defeat to Croatia.

Hierro: VAR helped Spain

Interim head-coach Fernando Hierro admits Spain was lucky to top Group B after a VAR-assisted equaliser earned the 2010 World Cup winners a 2-2 draw with Morocco.

Salah apologises to Egypt fans

Mohamed Salah has apologised to Egypt’s fans after their elimination from the World Cup Monday.

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.