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England have a history of stumbling out of the gates at major tournaments. But with a stoppage-time win over Tunisia in their World Cup opener, the Three Lions now have the confidence to make a deep run in Russia. Mark Ogden »
VOLGOGRAD, Russia -- Three quick thoughts from Volgograd Arena after Harry Kane's stoppage time goal gave England a 2-1 win over Tunisia
In the wake of Australia's 2-1 defeat to France in their World Cup opener, headlines
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the
Harry Kane scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as England beat Tunisia 2-1 in Volgograd.
Gareth Southgate's side missed a
Harry Kane said his late header to secure a 2-1 win over Tunisia gave England a "bit of justice" after he was impeded on some earlier
ROSTOV-ON-DON -- Saudi Arabia's national soccer team landed safely in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Monday evening, after an apparent engine
Belgium laboured for large periods but still ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against Panama in Sochi.
All the goals came in the
SOCHI, Russia -- The Brazilian Football Confederation is questioning FIFA about the procedures used for video review during Brazil's match against
Andreas Granqvist scored a 65th-minute penalty awarded by the video assistant referee (VAR) as Sweden began their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory
Son Heung-Min said he was disappointed with his performance in South Korea's 1-0 loss to Sweden in the teams' World Cup opener on Monday in
Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic has been sent home from the World Cup because of an injury, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Monday.
Dalic
France left-back Lucas Hernandez admitted he employed some theatrics during <a
Optus have agreed to let SBS broadcast all World Cup games during the next 48 hours as they urgently seek to resolve the streaming saga,
The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on England's game-winning goal, Gareth Southgate's coaching, Raheem Sterling fluffing his lines and more.
Recap all the key storylines from the fifth day of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The FIFA World Cup in Russia has begun, with Australia taking on the rest of the globe in football's showpiece event.
Can the Socceroos fight back from their 2-1 loss against France on Saturday to claim their place in the last 16? A result against Denmark on Thursday will be crucial.
Australian kick-off times for the 2018 World Cup:
All times are listed in AEST. All games are available through Optus.
*Asterisked matches will be broadcast on free-to-air channel SBS.
Friday June 15
Russia 5-0 Saudi...
Sebi Salazar and Herc Gomez examine Mexico's outlook in Group F after beating Germany and identify players who can make an impact for El Tri. MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's National Seismological Service says there was seismic activity around the country's capital Sunday, but it wasn't linked to soccer fans celebrating their country's game-winning goal against Germany at the World Cup.
The service says in a report that there were two small earthquakes at 10:24 a.m. and 12:01 p.m. The goal came around 11:35 a.m. local time.
A geological institute reported Sunday that seismic detectors had registered a false earthquake that may have been generated...
Egypt may have lost their World Cup opener against Uruguay, but with Mohamed Salah back to face a Russia side who were flattered by their opening victory against Saudi Arabia, they'll be expecting to get their campaign back on track on Tuesday.
Ex-Zambia assistant coach and Queens Park Rangers opposition scout Irfan Kawri certainly believes that the hosts could be vulnerable in their second Group A match.
Defensively, while they weren't breached by Saudi Arabia, two of Stanislav Cherchesov's first-choice...
Willian reiterates his frustrations at Chelsea after being left on the bench on numerous occasions.
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer.
TOP STORY: Man United launch Willian raid
Jose Mourinho is ready to spend £60 million to be reunited with Chelsea midfielder Willian at Old Trafford, reports the Daily Mail.
Mourinho is a keen admirer of Willian's qualities, having overcome interest from Liverpool and Spurs to bring the Brazilian to Stamford Bridge in 2013.
Since the manager's departure...
The FC crew take a comprehensive look at how Iceland stifled Argentina and revisit La Albiceleste's continued dependence on Lionel Messi.
Recap all the key storylines from the third day of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The FC panel assess Croatia's complete performance against Nigeria and what message it sends to the rest of Group D.
Argentina were denied the win as Iceland's goalkeeper Hannes Por Halldorsson saved Lionel Messi's penalty.
ESPN FC's Stevie Nicol feels it's time for Lionel Messi to relinquish penalty duties as his miss resulted in a 1-1 draw with Iceland.
BRONNITSY, Russia -- Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is planning major changes to his team for the South Americans' next World Cup match.
In the team's first training session since a disappointing 1-1 draw against Iceland, Sampaoli tried a different tactical approach on Monday, with an eye toward the clash against Croatia on Thursday.
He tested a system with three central defenders: Gabriel Mercado, Nicolas Otamendi and Nicolas Tagliafico. Mercado was replacing Marcos Rojo, who put in a poor performance...
Steve McManaman explains the importance of England's win over Tunisia, and the FC crew rate Harry Kane's performance in his World Cup debut.
Harry Kane followed up his first goal at a major competition for England with a stoppage-time winner to propel the Three Lions past Tunisia.
Recap all the key storylines from the fifth day of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
VOLGOGRAD, Russia -- England manager Gareth Southgate hailed his team for their 'belief' in the game plan after Harry Kane headed home his second goal in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win over Tunisia in their opening World Cup Group G match on Monday.
England made a superb start at the Volgograd Arena when Kane lashed the home from close range in the 11th minute, but the lead lasted only 24 minutes before Tunisia drew level from the penalty spot through Ferjani Sassi.
That was how it stayed as England...
Recap all the key storylines from the fifth day of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Harry Kane followed up his first goal at a major competition for England with a stoppage-time winner to propel the Three Lions past Tunisia.
Steve McManaman explains the importance of England's win over Tunisia, and the FC crew rate Harry Kane's performance in his World Cup debut.
Harry Kane followed up his first goal at a major competition for England with a stoppage-time winner to propel the Three Lions past Tunisia. Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul said his side's disciplined defensive formation was gradually worn down by a superior England team and their "optimal striker" Harry Kane after a late 2-1 defeat in their opening World Cup game on Monday.
England captain Kane scored twice including a stoppage-time winner to dash Tunisian hopes of good start in Group G.
"I think he was behind the victory of the English team. It was him who was always there at the right time. He is the optimal striker," Maaloul told reporters.
"The...
Shaka Hislop gives his verdict on how impressive Romelu Lukaku and Belgium were to dispatch Panama and avoid an early World Cup slip-up.
A sublime Dries Mertens volley and two Romelu Lukaku goals gave Belgium a straightforward 3-0 victory over Panama.
The FC crew try not to read too much into Belgium's win over Panama, before homing in on Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku's respective roles.
One of two World Cup debutants, Panama will be looking to show they belong on the grandest stage of them all.
ESPN's Fernando Palomo and a special Panama sports legend recount how Los Canaleros wrote a new chapter of success en route to their first World Cup.
SOCHI, Russia -- As Panama's national anthem echoed around Fisht Stadium, the magnitude of the moment was impossible to miss.
Panama captain Roman Torres had his head down, eyes closed, engrossed in the realization of a dream. Panama fans everywhere belted out the anthem with unabashed joy, as if they had discovered a new favorite song. The players couldn't help but notice.
"It was very nice to see Panamanians, for them to see us playing internationally at our first World Cup, to see their happiness,"...
Harry Kane followed up his first goal at a major competition for England with a stoppage-time winner to propel the Three Lions past Tunisia.
Harry Kane followed up his first goal at a major competition for England with a stoppage-time winner to propel the Three Lions past Tunisia.
Steve McManaman explains the importance of England's win over Tunisia, and the FC crew rate Harry Kane's performance in his World Cup debut.
VOLGOGRAD, Russia -- England are now in uncharted territory; they are in a land of positivity and confidence after Harry Kane's dramatic late winner secured a 2-1 victory against Tunisia in Volgograd to ensure a dream start to Russia 2018.
OK, it is not quite virgin ground for England, but getting off to a winning start in a major tournament is something of a rarity for the 1966 World Cup winners.
Not since Germany 2006, when Sven-Goran Eriksson's team claimed a narrow 1-0 win against Paraguay...