Category: World Cup

Broadcasters have been criticised on social media for focusing on female fans at games Broadcasters have been ordered to stop their cameras zooming in on “hot women” in the crowd at football matches, Fifa’s diversity boss says. Federico Addiechi said football’s world governing body needed to help tackle sexism at the World Cup. “We’ve done…

Follow Croatia v England here help How to play Rate players out of 10 throughout or after the game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. Rating range key1 = Give it up10 = Pure perfection CroatiaCroatiaCroatia EnglandEnglandEngland Croatia Starting XI Avg Squad number23Player nameSubasic Average rating 4.67 12345678910 Squad number2Player nameVrsaljko…

Eric Dier was one of three England players to wear the socks, which have white dots around the ankles The FA has been fined 70,000 Swiss francs (£50,000) after Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Raheem Sterling wore “unauthorised” socks at the World Cup. The players wore branded ankle support socks over official Nike socks, ignoring…

Harry Maguire’s emergence as an integral part of the England team has been one of the stories of this World Cup, but I am not surprised it has happened for him here in Russia. Sometimes, the penny just drops for a player at a tournament, and it is the right time for you, in the…

Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: France 1-0 Belgium Belgium’s future is bright despite a 1-0 World Cup semi-final defeat by France and the issue of an aging squad, says manager Roberto Martinez. The Red Devils’ ‘golden generation’ face the losers of England’s game with Croatia in Saturday’s third-fourth play-off before going…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: England fans celebrate across the country Croatia v England Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST). Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 live, with live text commentary online Football is sold to the world as fun. As colour, as sunshine, as…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final: Croatia v England Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST) Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Coverage: Listen live on 5 live, with live text commentary online England’s players and their manager have an opportunity to achieve sporting…

Media playback is not supported on this device Highlights: France 1-0 Belgium France will face England or Croatia in the World Cup final after edging past European neighbours Belgium in the semi-final in St Petersburg. Defender Samuel Umtiti scored the winning goal for the 1998 champions in the second half with a towering header from…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup Catch-up: England marching on, football coming home Croatia v England Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST). Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow. Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 live, with live text commentary online. Forget the tournament favourites. One of England or Croatia will compete in…

Follow France v Belgium here help How to play Rate players out of 10 throughout or after the game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. Rating range key1 = Give it up10 = Pure perfection FranceFranceFrance BelgiumBelgiumBelgium France Starting XI Avg Squad number1Player nameLloris Average rating 7.56 12345678910 Squad number2Player namePavard…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: Sweden 0-2 England highlights 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final: Croatia v England Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST) Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Coverage: Listen live on 5 live, with live text commentary online England manager Gareth Southgate believes the best is yet to come…

The boys, aged between 11 and 17, became trapped with their coach on 23 June The 12 young footballers freed from a cave in Thailand have been offered the chance to attend the World Cup final but are too ill to travel, Fifa says. Divers completed the rescue of the Wild Boars football team and…

Raheem Sterling continues to be backed by manager Gareth Southgate despite calls for him to be replaced Croatia v England Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST) Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Coverage: Listen live on 5 live, with live text commentary online No England player has divided opinion at this World Cup more than Raheem Sterling.…

When I watch England at this World Cup I see a team that is very determined and plays in a straightforward style. There is nothing complicated about the way you play. Some might say it is predictable, and it may not be the most beautiful approach sometimes – but there is nothing wrong with that…

Jorge Sampaoli led Chile to the Copa America title in 2015 Jorge Sampaoli’s future as Argentina manager will be reviewed at the end of July, after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage. Sampaoli, 58, was expected to depart after the 2014 finalists edged through the group stage before losing…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: How England v Sweden interrupted a nation World Cup semi-final: Croatia v England Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: Wednesday, 11 July (19:00 BST) Coverage: Full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, text commentary, report and highlights on BBC Sport app and online If…

For England to beat Croatia and reach the World Cup final, they must stop the best midfielder in the world. That is how highly I rate my former Tottenham team-mate Luka Modric. I’ve not met many players as driven as Luka, and I’ve seen even fewer who are as talented as him. I remember the…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup 2018: How Kylian Mbappe lit up France v Argentina 2018 Fifa World Cup semi-final: France v Belgium Venue: St Petersburg Date: Tuesday, 10 July, 19:00 BST Coverage: Live on BBC One, full radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary online and in…

Media playback is not supported on this device World Cup Catch-up: England marching on, football coming home Midfielder Eric Dier believes England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals is healing the scars of their humiliating Euro 2016 exit to Iceland – but insists their campaign in Russia cannot be hailed a success yet. Dier was…

World Cup 2018 on the BBC Host: Russia Dates: 14 June – 15 July Live: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson is making a prediction for every match in Russia. Lawro picked the winner…