Fifa World Cup 2019 News

Home grief for Djokovic over Croatia backing

When the Croatians faced off against hosts Russia in their quarter-final many Serbs who gathered to watch in cafes in central Belgrade were backing the Russians rather than their neighbours from the former Yugoslavia

Anyone but England? Bitter truth about UK football rivalry

Any mention of England's World Cup victory in 1966 sets many Scots' teeth on edge. A repeat in Russia would mean further pain

England's class of 1966 spurs Kane to success

The Tottenham forward is the tournament's leading scorer with six goals

Croatia out to end England's dream in semifinal

England's matches so far in Russia have attracted huge television audiences at home and wild celebrations

Rooney lauds 'fantastic' Three Lions

"They are doing fantastic. Hopefully we can get the win," Rooney said

Ozil made the scapegoat for German exit

Team manager Oliver Bierhoff wondered in a newspaper interview if Ozil should even have been taken to the tournament in Russia

Perfect storm for Croats after years of heartbreak

Bilic told The Daily Mail Modric and fellow superstar Ivan Rakitic will pose problems for England

Dalic's boys look to better 1998 heroes

During the group stage in Russia, coach Zlatko Dalic said it was difficult to compare generations when events were separated by a 20-year gap.

Croatia pin hopes on Modric for triumph

The 32-year-old has been outstanding in his team's run to a semifinal against England in Moscow on Wednesday

Goal-fest on the cards as Belgium take on France

Belgium goalkeeper Courtois and France stopper Lloris face busy time in semifinal