France are World Cup contenders but they also have a rich history of implosion
France have a formidable squad and high expectations, but they’ve also had bad luck with injuries…
Gareth Bale goal proves Wales are 'still here' and so is the World Cup...
It had to be Gareth Bale for Wales in a game that turned on its head at half-time. The World Cup…
The Netherlands leave it late against Senegal with Van Gaal's substitutions proving decisive
Louis van Gaal took a couple of chances with his team selection for the Netherlands against Senegal…
16 Conclusions on Bellingham, Saka, Southgate, Maguire and much more
Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham are special. Gareth Southgate knows how to open a tournament.
This World Cup will be an exhausting month of whataboutery and claims of 'hypocrisy'
It’s already clear that this World Cup will bring an exhausting month of misinformation, bad…
The World Cup opener was absolutely dreadful and we couldn't be happier about it
We’ve thought about it and decided that opening World Cup match went pretty much as well as anyone…
This World Cup opener didn't only feel weird, it was also extremely boring
If FIFA want us to focus on the football, they’ll have to do better than a World Cup opener of no…
Booze ban and paid-for fans snub a Qatar harbinger in 'a World Cup like no other'
With booze bans and the non-payment of money to fans who were to be paid to promote it, this…
The World Cup & boycotts have a lengthier history than you might imagine
International sport and politics have long been intertwined, but boycotting the World Cup altogether…