5 things to expect from Matchday 1 at the World Cup

The 2018 Fifa World Cup is here and the action in Russia will certainly serve up some high-quality entertainment for football fans across the globe, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Video: Can England win the 2018 World Cup?

Do coach Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions have a hope of lifting the famous Fifa World Cup trophy in Russia 2018? The FourFourTwo team discuss.

Video: Who will win the World Cup?

FourFourTwoSA breaks down the credentials of the title contenders to determine which team will be lifting the 2018 Fifa World Cup trophy on 15 July in Russia.

Nine bold predictions for World Cup

FourFourTwoSA takes an in-depth look at nine bold predictions ahead of the much-anticipated 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Xavi criticises Madrid, Lopetegui announcement timing

Spain great Xavi criticised the timing of Julen Lopetegui being announced as Real Madrid coach.

Griezmann is ‘the boss’, says Mbappe

France star Antoine Griezmann has shown he is “the boss” since Euro 2016, according to teammate Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe feeling ‘100%’

Kylian Mbappe insisted he was feeling no ill-effects from his injury scare while acknowledging that the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and himself will have to be clinical if they are to propel France to World Cup glory.

Portugal vs Spain: Silva still wary despite Lopetegui departure

Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva remains wary of Spain despite a day of high farce that has threatened to end the 2010 world champions’ campaign before it has even begun.

Lewandowski looking to make World Cup impact

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski warned he is feeling fresh and is looking to make an impact for Poland at the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

Spain need spirit to survive Lopetegui chaos – Ramos

With Spain having sacked coach Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament, they are staring at a second nightmare Fifa World Cup in a row.