Brazil kickstarts their World Cup campaign when they take on Serbia in their Group G opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal when they face Ghana on Thursday.
Japan came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win over Germany while Spain ran riot over Costa Rica after hammering them 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Manchester City have officially announced that manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2025, the Premier League champions announced Wednesday.
Springbok lock Marvin Orie says he is enjoying the "healthy" competition in the squad for the lock position as he believes it's making the team stronger.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is expecting England to "throw everything they have at them" when they face off in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
England captain Harry Kane will undergo an ankle scan two days before his team faces the United States in the World Cup, according to reports on Wednesday.
Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made eight changes to his matchday squad to face England in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.