Watch: Sanchez sees red as Japan beat Colombia

Carlos Sanchez was sent off in the third minute for Colombia as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Japan in their Group H World Cup encounter on Tuesday afternoon.

Japan beat ten-men Colombia

Carlos Sanchez was shown the second-fastest red card in World Cup history as Colombia slipped to a 2-1 defeat in their World Cup opener against Japan in Mordovia.

Alli to have scan on thigh knock

England midfielder Dele Alli will undergo a precautionary scan after sustaining a thigh injury during England’s 2-1 World Cup Group G win over Tunisia.

Germany should drop Ozil – Effenberg

Mesut Ozil should be benched for Germany’s second World Cup group game against Sweden, according to Stefan Effenberg.

Five things to expect from matchday two at World Cup

Matchday one at the 2018 Fifa World Cup served up some entertainment of the highest order and fans across the globe can certainly expect it to continue as we head into matchday two, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Hazard: I can do better

Eden Hazard joked his best will come later in the World Cup after his important role in Belgium’s 3-0 win over Panama on Monday.

Southgate: Kane has moved every barrier

Gareth Southgate has lauded star striker Harry Kane after his two goals gave England a 2-1 win over Tunisia.

Kane disappointed by refereeing decisions

Harry Kane was left disappointed as penalty decisions in both boxes went against England during a 2-1 World Cup defeat of Tunisia.

Nine players who’ve been far better for their country than clubs

How can you shine at World Cups yet look hapless at QPR? FourFourTwo profiles the men who’ve starred at international level, but underperformed through their club careers.

World Cup, day five: the things you might have missed

England leave it late – oh, so late – but got what they deserve against Tunisia, after Belgium spanked Panama and Sweden got off to a winning start.