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  Spain face WC destiny against Iran

  Agence France-Presse . Kazan | Updated at 12:00am on June 20, 2018

  Spanish playmaker Isco say today’s match against Iran will determine their World Cup destiny as they seek to register their first win in Russia following a gripping 3-3 draw against Portugal....

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  Spain rally behind de Gea

  Agence France-Presse . Krasnodar | Updated at 11:40pm on June 19, 2018

  Spain players are rallying behind goalkeeper David De Gea as they prepare for their second group game at the World Cup against Iran in Kazan today....

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  England set new world record in win over Australia

  Agence France-Presse . Nottingham | Updated at 11:06pm on June 19, 2018

  England set a new world record total of 481 for six as they beat Australia by 242 runs to win the third one-day international at Trent Bridge on Tuesday...

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  Senegal punish Polish errors to win

  Reuters . Moscow | Updated at 10:54pm on June 19, 2018

  Senegal took full advantage of their opponents' errors to beat Poland 2-1 in their opening Group H match, finally giving Africa something to cheer about at the World Cup as the group favourites failed to fire.

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  Messi shares video of Bangladesh fans

  Staff Correspondent | Updated at 10:35pm on June 19, 2018

  Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on Tuesday shared a video which included Bangladeshi fans showing their support for Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia....

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  Japan make history with win

  Agence France-Presse . Saransk | Updated at 08:15pm on June 19, 2018

  Yuya Osako exacted sweet revenge for Japan on Tuesday as the Blue Samurai beat Colombia 2-1, becoming the first Asian side ever to beat a South American team at the World Cup....

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  All eyes on Salah as hopeful Egypt take on Russia

  Agence France-Presse | Updated at 04:55pm on June 19, 2018

  Egypt are counting on the return of Mohamed Salah on Tuesday as they try to salvage their World Cup against a Russian side who know...

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  Sri Lanka and West Indies draw 2nd Test

  Agence France-Presse. Saint Lucia | Updated at 10:21am on June 19, 2018

  Kraigg Brathwaite's defiance and more inclement weather ensured a draw on the final day of the second Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Monday...

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  Kane strikes late to give England win

  Reuters . Volgograd | Updated at 02:16am on June 19, 2018

  England captain Harry Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as he led his side to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup match on Monday....

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  Spain coach backs de Gea

  Reuters . Krasnodar | Updated at 12:12am on June 19, 2018

  Spain’s under-pressure goalkeeper David de Gea has the backing of coach Fernando Hierro, who said he will stick by him for his side’s next game against Iran on Wednesday despite his performance in the 3-3 draw with Portugal....