Wrap: Giroud stars for France, Germany held in thriller
Olivier Giroud surpassed Michel Platini’s France goalscoring record as Les Bleus thumped Ukraine 7-1 in Paris on Wednesday evening. You may also like
Relive Shabba’s historic World Cup strike 10 years on
‘It’s Tshabalala … Goal, Bafana Bafana … Goal for South Africa … Goal for all Africa … Jabulila … Rejoice!’ Relive Siphiwe Tshabalala’s wonder strike 10 years on from the historic opening game of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Johannesburg. You may also like
International wrap: Jesus double seals unconvincing win
Gabriel Jesus scored a late double as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 despite an underwhelming performance from the Selecao in Prague on Tuesday. You may also like
Experimental Argentina cruise past Mexico
A first-half header from Ramiro Funes Mori and an own goal by Isaac Brizuela saw Argentina claim a 2-0 win over Mexico in an international friendly clash at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba on Friday. You may also like
Layun questions Neymar antics
Neymar would be a better player ‘if he dedicated himself more to playing football’, according to Mexico’s Miguel Layun. You may also like
Neymar succeeds where Messi and Ronaldo fail
After Russia 2018 was shorn of two of its greatest stars on Saturday, Neymar ensured he would not be joining the exodus of headline talent by dragging Brazil through to the quarter-finals two days later. You may also like
Neymar back to his best ahead of Mexico clash – Tite
Brazil head coach Tite believes Neymar has returned to his best form as the five-time champions prepare to take on Mexico in the last 16. You may also like
Osorio promises Mexico will attack Brazil
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio described Brazil as ‘the best team in the world’ but insisted his side would not step back in Samara on Monday. You may also like
The gap is getting smaller
One thing that has become apparent in this World Cup is that no one is guaranteed a win. The gap between the best and the rest is closing, and any hint of complacency can cost you – just ask Germany. DEAN WORKMAN explores. You may also like
10 best players of World Cup group stage
FourFourTwo South Africa picks out the stars who’ve shone brightest so far at the 2018 World Cup. You may also like
