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All the latest from the sport website of the year
World Cup 2018
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Gareth Southgate believes his players are ready to be a bold, attacking presence in Russia starting against Tunisia
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Joachim Löw accepted his defending champions had been ‘negligent’ and ‘haphazard’ after Germany’s Group F defeat to Mexico in Moscow -
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Max and co discuss Mexico’s impressive win over Germany, blunt Brazil, Kolarov’s goal of the tournament contender and England’s preparations
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Groups A-D
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World Cup Daily
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In depth
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Midfielder was in England’s team that beat Tunisia at the World Cup 20 years ago and says patience and fearlessness are key -
Video
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Patrice Evra has been heavily criticised on social media after applauding Eni Aluko's football knowledge on ITV
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Iceland football fans practice their synchronised thunderclap, brought to the world's attention during Euro 2016, ahead of their World Cup fixture against Argentina on Satyurday afternoon
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Socceroo fans were left frustrated as VAR made history at the World Cup
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Defender Toby Alderweireld insists assistant manager Thierry Henry is key to Belgium's World Cup chances, as the side prepare to begin their Group G campaign against Panama.
Opinion
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Joshua Kimmich, the Germany defender, will be a key member of Joachim Löw’s side as they attempt to retain the World Cup in Russia -
Spain’s players and press react to one of the great games in World Cup history, in which they were undone by ‘too little luck, too much Ronaldo’ -
National side to play in the World Cup for first time since jasmine revolution
Catch up
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The World Cup used to make its own stars but could now do with an outstanding, trophy-winning individual performance by someone such as Lionel Messi -
The Socceroos took the fight to France and, despite an opening defeat, showed their campaign in Russia is far from over -
The former Germany international says Joachim Löw’s team may have taken their eyes off the ball -
Explore the history of the World Cup with our graphic guide to the official kits worn by this year’s 32 competing teams
The big picture
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a mighty hat-trick to earn Portugal a draw against a very impressive Spain
Brazil 1-1 Switzerland Controversial Zuber header cancels out Coutinho's screamer
'It was a foul' Brazil’s Tite rages over Switzerland equaliser