Park Ji-sung: South Korea can progress from wide-open group

South Korea legend Park Ji-sung believes low expectations could help his country in a group that has been blown wide open by Mexico’s shock win over Germany.

Southgate keen to unleash his bold new England

Gareth Southgate has long believed England can play technically proficient, possession football on the biggest stage – now they must prove it in their World Cup opener against Tunisia on Monday.

Germany wants World Cup, insists Werner

Timo Werner insists Germany can still win the World Cup despite losing the opening game of their title defence 1-0 to Mexico.

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

Defending World Cup champions Germany fell to a shock defeat by Mexico, while favourites Brazil couldn’t find a way past Switzerland.

I had no reason to play for a penalty – Jesus

Brazil star Gabriel Jesus says he had no reason to play for a foul after having a penalty shout turned down against Switzerland in their opening World Cup encounter.

Germany under extreme pressure – Muller

Thomas Muller acknowledges Germany have no further margin for error at Russia 2018 but dismissed the notion of complacency being a factor in the shock 1-0 loss to Mexico.

‘Aching’ Neymar urges referees to intervene

Neymar insisted Miranda was fouled as Switzerland equalised to deny Brazil victory in their opening game at the World Cup, and the star striker also urged referees to offer better protection after he came in for some rough treatment in Rostov-on-Don.

Kane wants to challenge Golden Boot

England captain Harry Kane is keen to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from running away with the World Cup Golden Boot.

Lozano goal causes artificial earthquake in Mexico

World champions Germany lost their opening game at Russia 2018, with Hirving Lozano’s winner causing a small earthquake in Mexico.

Pogba: I’m the most criticised player in the world

Paul Pogba claimed he is the most criticised player on the planet, despite two key contributions in France’s unconvincing 2-1 win over Australia at the World Cup.