Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has identified Raheem Sterling as England's danger man in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

England manager Gareth Southgate says winning the World Cup would make his players even bigger heroes than the 1966 generation because of the impact of social media and the globalisation of football.

After more goals came from set pieces in this World Cup's group stage than any other, set-play strategy has continued to have a huge impact in the knockout phase, with five of the 11 goals scored in the quarterfinals coming from free-kicks or corners.

Belgium are in uncharted territory for their World Cup semifinal with France but believe their team spirit and togetherness can ensure they carry on their extraordinary journey in Russia, manager Roberto Martinez has said.

De Bruyne is one of the most astute passers of the ball in the game, and one of its best long-range marksmen. Brazil simply could not cope with him in the first half of their quarterfinal.

France coach Didier Deschamps is confident he has prepared his players for any tactical surprises his opposite number Roberto Martinez might spring when they face Belgium in the World Cup semifinals in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Eden Hazard and a brilliant Belgian generation stand between France and a place in the World Cup final as the countries bring their historic rivalry to Tuesday's first semi-final in Saint Petersburg.

Manager Gareth Southgate has largely stuck to his guns in terms of England's tactical approach at this tournament but the challenge of a World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow on Wednesday poses him a tricky dilemma.

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacks Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS says in a statement.

Joe Hart plays cricket rather than watch Jordan Pickford keep a clean sheet for England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The World Cup semi-finals may be an all-European affair but Belgium's unlikely heroes Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli ensures that at least one part of North Africa retains a strong interest in the tournament.

A Kenyan linesman who had been due to officiate at the World Cup in Russia has been hands a life ban after being caught in a bribery sting.

Former England and Manchester United midfield general Paul Scholes says that Pep Guardiola’s influence has been pretty clear on England as well.

Eden Hazard is one of the French academy system's finest exports in the past decade but he could be the man to end Didier Deschamps's bid for World Cup glory.

The Spanish Football Federation appoints Luis Enrique as Spain's new national team coach, the president of the federation Luis Rubiales says during a press conference.

Begium captain Eden Hazard recognises France’s Kylian Mbappe as a serious contender for the Ballon d'Or.

Belgium are in uncharted territory for their World Cup semi-final with France but believe their team spirit and togetherness can ensure they carry on their extraordinary journey in Russia, manager Roberto Martinez says.

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic believes that since his side has already been capable of stopping Lionel Messi, they can definitely cope with Harry Kane when they meet England in the semifinal of the World Cup.

Members of Brazil’s national team, which was knocked out of the 2018 World Cup, were applauded by fans greeting their arrival at Rio de Janeiro's international airport.

The World Cup fever sweeps through Bangladesh every four year as building rooftops boast fans’ favourite team’s flag and football dominate conversations amongst the masses.