World Cup, day 23: the things you might have missed

Belgium advanced to the World Cup semi-final at the expense of Brazil, while France got the better of Uruguay in their respected quarter-final encounter on Friday.

Superbru: Kane set to fire England into semis

Before you make your Superbru picks for the World Cup quarter-final action, take a look at SoccerClub’s predictions with Harry Kane set to lead England into the semi-final.

Highlights: Uruguay vs France

France moved into the semi-finals of the World Cup with a remarkably straightforward 2-0 defeat of a subdued Uruguay on Friday.

France secure semi-final spot

France booked their spot in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory against Uruguay.

World Cup quarter-finals guide

Just eight teams remain at the World Cup, and few would have predicted that so many big names would be missing from the quarter-finals in Russia.

Cavani trains but Tabarez refuses to reveal line-up

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez refused to state whether Edinson Cavani will start Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against France.

Uruguay ready to face down Mbappe threat

Uruguay will be on alert to shut down France’s razor-sharp attacking talents in Friday’s keenly anticipated World Cup quarter-final.

Preview: Laxalt backs defence to deal with Mbappe

Diego Laxalt is confident Uruguay are strong enough as a defensive unit to deal with France forward Kylian Mbappe in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Cavani will have to ‘destroy science’ to face France – Rami

Edinson Cavani will have to ‘destroy science’ if he is to feature for Uruguay in their World Cup quarter-final against France, according to Les Bleus defender Adil Rami.

The year of the underdog?

Brazil are the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but after so many shock results could this be the year of the underdog? DEAN WORKMAN explores.