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Croatia v Denmark player ratings

Croatia v Denmark player ratings

It turned into battle of the goalkeepers at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium as Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Denmark. 2 Jul 2018

England v Belgium player ratings

England v Belgium player ratings

Adnan Janzaj settled a tame affair in Kaliningrad as Belgium quailed for the knockout stages by winning Group G with a 1-0 victory over England. 29 Jun 2018

Nigeria v Argentina player ratings

Nigeria v Argentina player ratings

Argentina were outrun and overpowered by a youthful Nigeria side for much of their decisive Group D encounter in St Petersburg. 27 Jun 2018

Australia v Peru player ratings

Australia v Peru player ratings

Andre Carrillo was the thorn in Australia's side after his stunning volley left to Socceroos with a mountain to climb in their must-win clash against Peru. 27 Jun 2018

What next? If the Socceroos beat Peru...

What next? If the Socceroos beat Peru...

The Socceroos must beat Peru tonight (AEST) to stand a chance of reaching the knockout stages at the 2018 World Cup, but what else do Bert van Marwijk’s side need to progress from Group C? 26 Jun 2018

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group D

Group D is intriguingly posed going into the final round of fixtures, with all four sides vying for a spot in the knockout stages. 25 Jun 2018

Colombia knockout Poland after convincing 3-0 win

Colombia knockout Poland after convincing 3-0 win

Radamel Falcao scored his first ever World Cup goal as Colombia knocked out Robert Lewandowski's Poland with a 3-0 win in Kazan. 25 Jun 2018

Honda makes history as Japan fight back to draw with Senegal

Honda makes history as Japan fight back to draw with Senegal

Keisuke Honda became the first Japanese player to score at three different World Cups after coming off the bench to earn his country a 2-2 draw with Senegal in Group H. 25 Jun 2018

Mooy: We'll take confidence from our performances

Mooy: We'll take confidence from our performances

Aaron Mooy says the Socceroos will take the confidence they’ve gained from their opening two matches into Tuesday’s make or break clash with Peru in Sochi. 24 Jun 2018

Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Ten-man Germany came back from the brink to rescue their World Cup hopes with a 2-1 victory over Sweden at the Fisht Stadium. 24 Jun 2018

Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria v Iceland player ratings

Nigeria's Ahmed Musa dazzled in the Volgograd heat as his second-half double secured a 2-0 victory over Iceland in Group D. 23 Jun 2018

Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina v Croatia player ratings

Argentina's back-line looked like an accident waiting to happen and in the second half against Croatia it imploded spectacularly. 22 Jun 2018

Oliver Bozanic signs for Hearts after Melbourne City exit

Oliver Bozanic signs for Hearts after Melbourne City exit

Australian midfielder Oliver Bozanic has completed his move to SPL side Hearts, subject to international clearance. 21 Jun 2018

The fans were unreal says Behich

The fans were unreal says Behich

Full-back Aziz Behich praised the Aussie fans who turned out in force for their World Cup opener against France on Saturday. 18 Jun 2018

Argentina v Iceland player ratings

Argentina v Iceland player ratings

Lionel Messi toiled and probed for a way past Iceland's compact defence but was ultimately denied as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw in Group D. 16 Jun 2018

Group D preview - Can Messi lead Argentina through the 'Group of Death'?

Group D preview - Can Messi lead Argentina through the 'Group of Death'?

Lionel Messi will have to get past the ‘group of death’ if he wants to lead Argentina to their first World Cup trophy in 32 years. 16 Jun 2018

Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

Croatia v Nigeria player ratings

They can't all be classics. Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0 to take control of Group D after a rather drab affair in Kaliningrad. 16 Jun 2018

Maclaren: It's business time

Maclaren: It's business time

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren wants to soak up every minute of this summer’s World Cup but insists his side are fully focused on the job at hand. 11 Jun 2018

Five danger men from Group D

Five danger men from Group D

Rising stars, a throw-in specialist and one of the game’s all-time greats. Group D is full of players worth keeping an eye out for. 10 Jun 2018

A bluffer's guide to Group D

A bluffer's guide to Group D

In the immediate aftermath of a World Cup draw, fans and journalists alike quickly scanned through the list of nations, looking to locate the infamous ‘group of death’. 30 May 2018

While You Were Sleeping - Manchester City beaten as Sanchez looks set to leave Arsenal

While You Were Sleeping - Manchester City beaten as Sanchez looks set to leave Arsenal

City beaten, Sanchez on the move? And a Barcelona comeback. It's been an eventful few hours in Europe. 15 Jan 2018

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