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Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Serbia v Brazil player ratings

Brazil shook off the early tournament cobwebs and are set to face Mexico in the first knockout phase of the 2018 World Cup after topping Group E with a well-earned 2-0 victory against Serbia. 28 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia v Egypt player ratings

Saudi Arabia v Egypt player ratings

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have bid farewell to the World Cup finals but it was the Saudis who stole three points in the very last minute on a hot afternoon in Volgograd. 26 Jun 2018
Germany v Sweden: player ratings

Germany v Sweden: player ratings

World champions Germany shocked everyone in the last minute as Toni Kroos redeemed himself for his earlier mistakes with stunning goal, earning his side a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden in Sochi. 24 Jun 2018
World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

World Cup: Three things we learned from Group E

It's was tipped to be one of the most exciting groups in World Cup and Group E hasn't disappointed, as Serbia, Switzerland and Brazil all vie for a spot in the round of 16. 23 Jun 2018
Serbia v Switzerland player ratings

Serbia v Switzerland player ratings

A late show saved Switzerland as their great run in the group stages continued with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Xerdan Shaqiri. Switzerland have become the first side to come from behind and win a match in the group stages at the 2018 World Cup. 23 Jun 2018
Brazil v Costa Rica - player ratings

Brazil v Costa Rica - player ratings

Brazil beat Costa Rica at the death with a couple of stoppage-time goals from Phillipe Coutinho and Neymar. 22 Jun 2018
Sweden v South Korea: Player Ratings

Sweden v South Korea: Player Ratings

Sweden have won their first World Cup match in 12 years defeating South Korea 1-0 in their first match of the group stage. 19 Jun 2018
Brazil v Switzerland player ratings

Brazil v Switzerland player ratings

It was a game of two halves as Brazil opened up their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. 18 Jun 2018
Costa Rica v Serbia player ratings

Costa Rica v Serbia player ratings

A sublime free-kick from captain Aleksander Kolarov was enough for Serbia to take a vital three points in the opening match of Group E. 18 Jun 2018
World Cup Group E form guide

World Cup Group E form guide

It's only one nail-biting day till the world begins a show stopping party for the ages. Group E's Brazil. Serbia, Costa Rica and Switzerland have had time to get their juices flowing with training camps and international friendlies. So how does their form stack up on the eve of the World Cup? 13 Jun 2018
Preview: World Cup Group E

Preview: World Cup Group E

The world's most spectacular show is only a matter of hours away! Group E's Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia and Costa Rica are set to be some of the most exciting teams in Russia and FourFourTwo Australia has all the info you need as you follow arguably the World Cup's most intriguing group. 12 Jun 2018
Australia vs Hungary: Player Ratings

Australia vs Hungary: Player Ratings

It was a comical win for Australia but a win nonetheless as the curtain is raised on the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Hungary. 10 Jun 2018
Who lined up? When Venables Socceroos bounced Hungary

Who lined up? When Venables Socceroos bounced Hungary

It’s been confirmed. The 23 men heading to Russia will warm up one last time against Hungary in Budapest on Sunday morning. But when was the last time Australia faced the Hungarians? 9 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group E

Five danger men from Group E

Every nation has their danger man. Brazil, Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland are no different. They're the ultimate game changers, fan favourites and showstoppers. Here are five danger men that you should look out for in Group E 8 Jun 2018
World Cup Group E: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group E: All confirmed 23-man squads

The World Cup is just over a week away and the excitement levels are at critical as the squads are trimmed and chopped. 5 Jun 2018
Former Socceroo Robbie Cornthwaite retires

Former Socceroo Robbie Cornthwaite retires

Former Socceroo, Western Sydney and Adelaide United defender Robert Cornthwaite has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32 effective immediately. 4 Jun 2018
Group E Flashback! Costa Rica's 2014 dream run

Group E Flashback! Costa Rica's 2014 dream run

Four years ago, a Los Ticos side led by their Copa Centroamericana winning coach Jorge Luis Pinto became the most successful Costa Rican side of all time. 1 Jun 2018
Who lined up? When Czech Republic defeated Socceroos 3-1

Who lined up? When Czech Republic defeated Socceroos 3-1

The Socceroos preparations for the World Cup kick up another level as they face Czech Republic on Friday night ahead of the final trimmings of the preliminary squad. But when was the last time the Socceroos faced the 1976 Euro winners? 31 May 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group E

A bluffer's guide to Group E

A surprise package from North America, two tireless European battlers and a top nation looking for redemption. Group E holds Costa Rica, Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil, football nations with an abundance of history, but here are some things you probably didn't know about the titans in Group E. 30 May 2018
Jeggo exits Sturm Graz

Jeggo exits Sturm Graz

Former Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United midfielder Jimmy Jeggo has left Austrian side SK Sturm Graz after two-and-a-half years with the club. 24 May 2018
Matildas v Japan: Player Ratings

Matildas v Japan: Player Ratings

The Matildas were made to rue their missed chances as they fell to reigning champions Japan 1-0 in the final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the second tournament in a row. 21 Apr 2018