Mertens, Lukaku lead Belgium to victory over Panama
Dries Mertens opener and Romelu Lukaku’s brace sees Belgium ease to victory over World Cup newcomers Panama.
International Football
Andreas Granqvist spot-kick gives Sweden win over South Korea
VAR is put into action once again to award Sweden a penalty in their 1-0 win over South Korea in World Cup Group G.
Steven Zuber goal sees Switzerland earn a draw against Brazil
Switzerland gain a point from their opening World Cup Group E game against Brazil as Steven Zuber cancels out Philippe Coutinho’s world-class opener.
Hirving Lozano scores winner as Mexico shock Germany in Group F opener
Mexico stun Germany to win their opening game of the World Cup after a thrilling encounter in Moscow.
Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick gives Serbia win over Costa Rica
Serbia defeat Costa Rica by a single goal in their opening game of the World Cup after Aleksander Kolarov’s superb free-kick.
Croatia top Group D with win over Nigeria
An own goal and a Luka Modric penalty earns Croatia three points in their World Cup Group D match against Nigeria.
Denmark win World Cup opener after Peru miss penalty
Yussuf Poulsen scores the only goal of the game to give Denmark the victory over Peru after Christian Cueva’s missed penalty.
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland earn point
Iceland gain a well-earned point against Argentina in their first ever World Cup match after Lionel Messi misses from the penalty spot.
VAR takes centre stage as France edge past Australia
Paul Pogba scores the France winner late after being awarded a controversial penalty in their World Cup match against Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helps Portugal draw with Spain in World Cup classic
Cristiano Ronaldo completes his hat-trick to equalise late on as Portugal share six goals with Spain in a thrilling World Cup match.
Stoppage-time goal sees Iran snatch victory over Morocco
Iran strike late to defeat Morocco and pick up a vital three points in the opening Group B game at the World Cup.
Uruguay leave it late to see off Mo Salah-less Egypt
Agony for Egypt as Jose Gimenez heads in late on to give Uruguay the win in Group A of the World Cup.
Russia hit five past Saudi Arabia to open World Cup in style
Hosts Russia ease to victory over a poor Saudi Arabia side in the opening game of the World Cup.
Marcus Rashford, Danny Welbeck lead England to win over Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
England defeat Costa Rica in their final warm-up game before the World Cup thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck.
England beat Scotland to earn place in Toulon Tournament final
England under-21s beat Scotland in the semi-final of the Toulon Tournament to set up a final against Mexico.
Gary Cahill, Harry Kane lead England to World Cup warm-up win over Nigeria
England continue their preparations for the World Cup with a 2-1 friendly win over Nigeria.
Scotland under-21s defeat France at Toulon Tournament
Oliver Burke scores the only goal of the game as Scotland defeat France at the Toulon Tournament.
Alex McLeish praises seven Scotland debutants
Alex McLeish says that he is “proud of the mentality” shown by seven debutants after Scotland lose 2-0 to Peru.
England under-21s draw with Mexico at Toulon Tournament
England under-21s earn a point after a goalless draw against Mexico at the Toulon Tournament.
Gareth Southgate explains Joe Hart, Ryan Bertrand omissions
Gareth Southgate says that Joe Hart and Ryan Bertrand were left out of the England squad because he has selected players in better form.
Gareth Southgate: ‘Trent Alexander-Arnold deserves place in World Cup squad’
Gareth Southgate reacts to his announcement of England’s World Cup squad, saying that he is excited by the young players included in the 23-man squad.
Gareth Southgate announces England World Cup squad
Gareth Southgate announces the England World Cup squad, with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold called up for the first time.
Laurent Koscielny ruled out of World Cup after serious injury
Laurent Koscielny is ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a torn Achilles during Arsenal’s Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid.
FIFA propose new eight-team mini World Cup tournament
FIFA proposes a new Nations League-style ‘Final 8’ tournament to replace the Confederations Cup.
Ryan Giggs confirmed as Wales manager
Ryan Giggs succeeds Chris Coleman as Wales manager on a four-year contract.
World Cup: England take a step closer, Scotland stay alive
Read Total Sports News’ roundup of Monday’s World Cup qualifiers as England, Scotland and Northern Ireland all pick up crucial wins.
Jonny Evans, Chris Brunt lead Northern Ireland to victory over Czech Republic
West Bromwich Albion pair Jonny Evans and Chris Brunt score as Northern Ireland beat Czech Republic in the World Cup qualifiers.
Marcus Rashford nets winner as England defeat Slovakia
Marcus Rashford scores the winner as England come from behind to defeat Slovakia in the World Cup qualifiers.
Scotland beat Malta to keep World Cup hopes alive
Leigh Griffiths and Christophe Berra goals secure Scotland a crucial victory over Malta in the World Cup qualifiers.
World Cup: Luxembourg hold France, Belgium qualify
Read Total Sports News’ roundup of Sunday’s World Cup qualifiers as Luxembourg hold France to a historic draw and Belgium secure their qualification.