World Cup: Kylian Mbappe’s historic goal takes France into round of 16, Peru knocked out

France, one of the pre-tournament favourites, join Uruguay and hosts Russia in the knockout rounds with one group game to go.

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Fifa World Cup, Group D, Argentina vs Croatia live: Tough test for Messi after disappointing opener

The two-time champions eye redemption after Iceland held them to a draw.

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World Cup: VAR comes under scanner once again as Denmark get away with point vs Australia

The Socceroos stayed alive in the last-16 race while the Danes took their tally to four points from two games.

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In photos: History made in Iran as women enter stadium for first time since 1979 to watch Spain game

Iran may have lost their match against Spain on Wednesday, but there was a bigger victory for a large section of female fans back home.

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Neymar will start in Brazil’s vital game against Costa Rica, confirms coach Tite

The Brazil striker returned to training and Tite insisted he is not running a risk by throwing Neymar straight back into the action.

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‘VAR is a bit of a joke’: Penalty decision in Denmark-Australia match draws flak on Twitter

Australia received their second VAR penalty of the tournament. The system came under the scanner as fans, experts and commentators had their say.

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World Cup, France v Peru as it happened: Mbappe’s goal puts Les Bleus through to round of 16

Updates from the teams’ second match at Russia 2018.

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World Cup round-up: Lionel Messi under pressure as Cristiano Ronaldo grabs headlines again

Messi’s teammates have rallied around their superstar captain after his disappointing performance against Iceland.

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After social media boasts of rule-breaking, Colombia warns fans over behavior at World Cup

One Colombian filmed himself insulting two Japanese women while another video showed fans smuggled alcohol into the stadium inside fake binoculars.

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World Cup, Group C, Denmark vs Australia as it happened: Australia dominate but Danes get a draw

Live updates from the third game in Group C.

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Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter wants England to host 2030 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup was awarded to the United States, Canada and Mexico, beating a bid from Morocco.

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Kane’s passion for playing for country reminds Spurs manager Pochettino of Maradona

“Harry loves going with the national team. I can see the players are starting to feel this connection with England,” said Pochettino.

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