Ronaldo takes the headlines but Portugal success depends on everyone else
Portugal beat Ghana in a game in which all the action was packed into the last half-hour, and they…
Belgium waffle no longer good enough as Golden Generation starts to gather rust
Belgium were dreadful in victory against Canada as the Golden Generation embarks on its final…
Spain stretch their legs in absolute thrashing of Costa Rica
It Was Only Costa Rica but considering barely anyone tipped Spain to do much of note at this World…
Germany stunned and staring at embarrassment again after falling to Land of the Rising Subs
The 2014 champions Germany had a record-equallingly bad time of things at the 2018 World Cup, and…
Spain and Germany underestimate their other group opponents at their peril
Spain and Germany have to play each other in the group stage and the losers will have much to think…
Pas de Benzema pas de problème for France as Mbappe brings star quality to World Cup
Are France a better and happier side without Karim Benzema? Kylian Mbappe certainly shone alongside…
Lewandowski and Ochoa combine to provide a comforting moment of World Cup familiarity
The World Cup needed a dose of normality, and Poland’s wider struggles being embodied by their…
Argentina go arse over elbow in opening sequence to Messi's last dance as Saudi steal the show
It had been 36 games since Argentina last tasted defeat. And a lot longer than that since we’ve…
Do FIFA and Qatar have buyers' remorse over £200bn spent on World Cup?
An interview with journalist Jon Sopel may offer some insight into Qatari and FIFA regrets over…