Russia v Saudi Arabia: Pressure on hosts in World Cup opener
Russia are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup and yet, come Thursday’s opener, they will be expected to provide a nation-lifting performance against Saudi Arabia.
Watch: Kylian Mbappe reveals his World Cup hero
Kylian Mbappe makes his World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and will look to emulate his hero, Zinedine Zidane in leading France to World Cup success.
Rashford nursing ill-timed knock, Southgate confirms
England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.
Sterling will ‘light up’ World Cup, says De Bruyne
Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City team-mate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.
Can England silence their doubters at the 2018 World Cup?
Can Belgium’s Golden Generation deliver on the world’s biggest stage? Can England silence their doubters? Can Tunisia win their first ever World Cup match? FourFourTwo deliberates.
Superbru: Belgium to ease past Panama
Before you make your Superbru picks for the 2018 Fifa World Cup action, take a look at SoccerClubs predictions with Belgium to claim an easy victory over Panama.
We are 100 per cent ready for World Cup – Martinez
Roberto Martinez declared Belgium ‘ready for the World Cup’ after they wrapped up their preparations for Russia with a 4-1 victory over Costa Rica.
Who will advance with Germany from Group F?
Defending champions Germany will be the favourites to qualify from Group F, but who will join them in the next round? Mexico? Sweden? Or South Korea?
World Cup 2018 Group E Preview – Brazil to soar
Brazil have to be the favourites to win this group, but who will join them in the next round? FourFourTwo breaks down the chances of Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia.
France favourites to top Group C
France, Denmark, Peru and Australia? FourFourTwo gives you the lowdown on which teams from Group C are likely to advance to the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.