Fifa World Cup: Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin tournament bidsThe Argentines march into the tournament as Copa America holders — unbeaten in 36 matches since 2019
Fifa World Cup 2022: Late Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with USUS started energetically and took a 1-0 lead with a 36th minute goal from Timothy Weah
Watch: Orange Army celebrates Netherlands' victory over Senegal in Fifa World CupThe Dutch fans were jubilant after the final whistle, singing and dancing as they made their way out of the stadium
England's Declan Rice gets trolled for carrying empty suitcase to take World Cup trophy homeIt’s been 56 years since the Three Lions last lifted the glittering Jules Rimet Cup, the symbol of football supremacy in the world
Qatar 2022: Netherlands strike late to beat Senegal on World Cup returnCody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen secured the victory with late goals, one scoring deep in injury time
Fifa World Cup: Denmark’s Christian Eriksen returns after miraculous recoveryMidfielder will be playing his third World Cup when the Danes open their Qatar campaign against Tunisia on Tuesday
UAE President congratulates Emir of Qatar on the start of Fifa World CupSheikh Mohamed expressed his best wishes to Sheikh Tamim and emphasised Emirates' support for Doha in hosting a successful tournament
Lionel Messi's last shot at World Cup gloryIt would be unfair for the Argentine great to retire without winning a World Cup, says Spain’s national head coach Luis Enrique
'This is your country now': Elderly Qatari man delivers heartfelt message to Cameroonian fans at Fifa World Cup The mood on ground in Qatar is refreshingly different than what has been portrayed in some parts of the world; 'it's peaceful, everyone is friendly', say fans
All 7 European nations abandon plan to wear anti-discrimination armband at Fifa World Cup According to Fifa rules, team equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images