Soccer

Midfielder Guimaraes says Selecao lacked usual verve against Swiss in absence of star striker

Football legend says his support for ongoing protest in country is the reason

Defeat against Croatia will send them home after group stage in Qatar World Cup

Striker says he feels comfortable in national team after scoring in draw against Germany

Qatar coach happy with team’s performance after hosts were first team to get knocked out

Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting help team comeback from 3-1 deficit to finish match 3-3

Midfielder Bentancur says Celeste have their weapons to overturn odds in a bid to reach World Cup last 16

Former defender urges owners to engage with supporters over potential sale of club

Coach wants world’s second-ranked side to beat Croatia to reach Qatar World Cup last 16

Veteran striker is pivotal to country’s hopes of reaching World Cup last 16 for only second time

Defender feared his dream of making football showpiece was over after injury with Man Utd in October

Dutch forward focused on Qatar World Cup as reports suggest Red Devils will look to sign him in January

Win for either team will secure a place in last 16, defeat guarantees elimination

Selecao also eye entry into knockout phase with win over Swiss; Ronaldo and co tackle Uruguay

Four-time winners snatch 1-1 draw with Spain in World Cup group match; African country bag 2-1 win

Qatar World Cup’s joint top goalscorer holds key to fire country into knock-outs for only second time

Man Utd forward describes Portuguese veteran as ‘one of my idols’, wishes him luck with new club

Spouses Gul, Amjad hosting villagers of Bhit Bhaiti for games at their place, with aim to lift their spirits

U14 girls and boys participate in two-day event on the eve of FIFA World Cup

Defender Fuller’s 81st-minute goal seals surprise 1-0 win, gives Germany lifeline

Ghana coach Addo says continent deserves more slots to reach latter World Cup stages

Qatar’s poor labourers buy fake merchandise to watch games at Asian Town stadium

Mexico's coach says his side needs to score a few goals

Midfielder impressed by versatile Brazil forward Rodrygo

Striker Mbappe has been central to Les Bleus’ progression to 2022 World Cup last 16

Argentina coach reminds fans Messi and co must beat Poland to reach World Cup last 16

Spain coach uses all technology at his disposal during players’ training

Winners in 2014 will have to beat Spain to stay alive in 2022 World Cup

Senegal claims first World Cup victory to leave hosts Qatar facing group-stage elimination

Late goals from Cheshmi and Rezaeian seal 2-0 win for Iran over Wales after goalkeeper Hennessey’s red card

Draw or defeat will leave Modric’s men needing to get something from Belgians later

2014 winners face second group stage exit in as many World Cups if they lose on Sunday

Win by three goals to nil puts women’s football team third in their group

Brazil forward scores brace in team’s 2-0 win over Serbia in opening match

Portuguese midfielder says football star should consult family before joining any club

Strikers stunning double sinks Serbia to get Brazil up and running

Portuguese star becomes first man to score at five World Cups as Portugal claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over Ghana

Uruguay and South Korea battled to a goalless 0-0 draw in their Group H opener

Midfielder Xhaka says his side can be one of the dark horses after 1-0 win

Manager says England's captain doesn’t have serious injury and is fit to play against the USA

French club get their Women's Champions League campaign up and running with win

Portugal coach says his men entirely focused on their opening Group H match against Ghana despite distractions

Coach won’t let complacency seep into the team after 7-0 rout of Costa Rica

Glazer family looking for escape hatch, which could fetch them top dollar

Canada coach not regretting decision after losing 1-0 to Belgium in World Cup

Belgium striker fires Red Devils 1-0 victory over Canada in opening game

News comes as relief for angry fans of one of the greatest Premier League clubs

Morocco struggles to return to a goalless draw against Croatia in their opening match

Striker scores twice to match Henry’s national record of 51 goals

Coach says masked Son can play for South Korea against Uruguay