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Brazil, Germany and Argentina have lifted 11 World Cups between them, but failed to win their opening games

Captain’s 171 enough to beat Yorkshire to set up clash against Kent at Lord's

Sri Lanka captain receives ball-tampering charge, may miss third Test

Keeper’s error cost La Roja in 3-3 draw with Portugal

Talismanic attackers are their respective country’s best goal-scoring avenues

Sport is booming in Scandinavian country due to influx of asylum seekers

England all-rounders both being rested with one eye on upcoming India series

European champions take on minnows Morocco in Moscow on Wednesday

Serbian will miss final of football’s biggest event if he reaches final of Grand Slam

Egypt take on hosts knowing that defeat will almost certainly end all chances of qualification

El Tri claim 1-0 win over defending champions as Brazil also held by Switzerland

Hirving Lozano's clinical finish earns Mexico a shock 1-0 victory

Incident takes place as residents and visiting soccer fans throng Russian capital

Cuper’s men need a must win over the hosts for a second-place finish in the group

The ICC warned at the time that they might take punitive action and they did

Germany take on Mexico while Brazil is set to face Switzerland tonight

Roma defender made the crucial breakthrough early in the second half with a magnificent free-kick goal

'We need to find more variety of options going forward'

Midfielder scores 81st minute to guide Les Bleus to 2-1 win over Socceroos

Youngster to move to La Liga in 2019 after reaching legal age requirement, Spanish giants reveal in statement

The mood had dampened earlier when authorities announced a ban on open-air screenings in parks

Disgraced Australian batsman to represent St Lucia in an attempt to rebuild reputation

Iran is thought to be only country in world that refuses to allow fans to gather in open public spaces for World Cup

India claim resounding innings and 262 run win as newcomers bowled twice on day two

Striker says he will not tolerate complacency from team against tournament debutants

Queiroz's men have to make an impression when facing against Spain and Portugal

Three Lions claim narrow three-wicket win despite being set just 215 to win

Red Devils manager is impressed by the depth of experience in the squad that can be vital in Russia

Amelia Kerr was not out and managed to score 232 runs against Ireland

Smith, Warner and Bancroft were all recently suspended for ball-tampering in March

Phil Simmon’s side became one of only 12 nationals sanctioned to play this format

La Roja sacked undefeated coach Lopetegui just two days before World Cup after he signed for Real

2018 hosts have been beset by controversies as greatest sporting event gets underway

The Express Tribune’s panel takes a look at 10 players who are expected to light up Russia

Former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq criticises management over team selection in first T20I

Indian skipper said the country have a decent team

50-year-old only real coaching experience was during second division Spanish outfit Oviedo for one season

Egypt's doctor said over the weekend that Salah would not play "unless he has totally recovered"

The North American bid received 134 of the 203 votes, while Morocco polled 65 in the ballot at a FIFA Congress

51-year-old has been terminated of his duties after being announced as Real Madrid's new manager

Decision taken in high-profile meeting on Tuesday

Our panel looks at the chances of the eight likeliest candidates to lift the coveted trophy in Russia

The Express Tribune's analysis of FIFA World Cup 2018's Groups E and F

Having set a steady rate in the early stages, Pakistan put their foot on the gas in the final five overs

Los Blancos have confirmed the 51-year-old will take charge for the next three years at the Santiago Bernabeu

Wicketkeeper-batsman Bairstow backs Three Lions to perform in five-match series

Afghanistan prepare for Test of nerves against India

A particularly affectionate welcome was reserved for the Barcelona forward

Right-handed batsmen believes Pakistan skipper has infused positive intent into players

24-year-old striker said there were no cliques within the squad