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Co-host Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for…

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role after a frustrating World Cup opener, defending his decision to…

Switzerland found the keys to break down a resolute Bosnia and Herzegovina defence with four late goals in a 4-1…

Back in 1998 Lionel Messi was only 11 when the World Cup craze reached fever pitch in Bangladesh. Farooq Hussain,…

‘Ladies’ Day’ at Royal Ascot delivered the drama and excellence that have made the meeting one of the most celebrated…

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of…

Hours before Colombia’s World Cup opener, Mexico City was already awash in yellow as thousands of visiting fans transformed the…

Cape Verde’s heroic goalkeeper Vozinha will have his mother in the stands when he next takes to the pitch at…

It was 12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil – and…

Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday,…