WORLD CUP

Biggest global sporting event set for some rocky times ahead as controversies surround 2022 edition

As thousands of fans took to streets of Paris, reports of forced kisses and groping started pouring in

Hundreds of thousands gathered during parade down Champs-Elysees to cheer the World Cup winners

France is often in the spotlight for its Islamophobic social policies

France claim World Cup title with 4-2 win over Croatia but gained few neutral admirers along the way

France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years defeating a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in Moscow

The World Cup is over, but for one month it united the entire world in a festival of sport that has no parallel

France lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years

Infantino, Putin both hail impact of mega event in dispelling illusions about country

European nations clash in biggest game in sport as they bid to become champions of the world

On July 15, Sunday 22 men will take to the field in Russia to compete for the football World Cup

The victory improves their precious best performance of a fourth-place finish in 1986

27-year-old won two Premiere League titles with Chelsea as future uncertain at Stamford Bridge

AFP man Yuri Cortez was swept up in the celebrations that ensued after Mandzukic’s goal

Defensive midfielder has been pivotal in Les Blues’ run to the final

Finalists will find little support from Serbia, with tennis legend Djokovic derided for doing so

Belgium, England take on each other looking to slightly erase pain of loss at penultimate hurdle

Inter Milan winger scored stunning equaliser in Croatia’s come-from-behind win over England

England manager says they ‘left everything out there’ during 2-1 defeat to Croatia

Fans all across country celebrate side’s 2-1 win in semi-final over England

Coach plays down impact of fatigue after three consecutive games that went to extra time

Mandzukic breaks England hearts and fires Croatia into the final with France in waiting

Hosts of 2022 edition already excited at prospect after seeing popularity of Russia 2018

France defeated Belgium with a 1-0 victory to book their ticket to the World Cup final in Saint Petersburg

Les Blues midfielder tweeted after his side defeated Belgium to reach World Cup final

Les Blues claim 1-0 win over Belgium thanks to Umtiti’s headed goal in second half

France manager hails his players, saying they ‘showed character and right mentality’

Golden generation’s final World Cup ends in disappointing manner at semi-final stage against France

Both sides deploy contrasting methods to get the better of their opposition

Les Bleus are on course to lift the trophy for the second time

Three Lions coach says he will not change his team’s approach for Croatia clash

Les Blues have reputation of choking, while Red Devils have never reached a final before

The former international player Vukojevic had earlier said the message was "just a joke"

27-year-old looks like a man on a mission to bring the World Cup trophy for the first time in the country’s history

Former Real skipper became in charge of La Roja after Lopetegui was sacked on eve of mega event

Country on brink of first-ever final as they take on England in semi-final

Southgate’s men claimed 2-0 win over Sweden to progress into final four where they take on Croatia

Hosts were expected to be knocked out in first round but made first quarter-final in 48 years

British media told the country to forget all plans and support Three Lions as they face Croatia in the semi-final

Croatia will face England in the semi-final

Belgian strikers says he wants to be looked at as an all-round footballer

Les Blues set Belgium date in first World Cup semi-final after 2-0 win over Uruguay

Red Devils will now play Deschamps’ France for a spot in World Cup final

Two legends of this era, most likely played their final World Cup games for Argentina and Portugal respectively

The South American team missed their injured striker Edison Cavani

Klopp, Ronaldo, Stones all urge players to stay strong

Semi-final spot up for grabs as Dalic's men take on hosts in one of the supposedly easier quarter-finals

Battle heats up as glory comes within touching distance of sides

Deschamps’ men impressed against Argentina but have found it difficult to maintain consistency

Qatar could procure goods and services from Pakistan for the 2022 FIFA World Cup