FIFA 2018 World Cup Fixtures results and coverage

World Cup Rank:The top 50 players competing at Russia 2018.Read

Moscow:The Russian capital feels like a new city as foreign fans arrive awash with excitement for the start of the tournament.Read

ESPN FC TV:Seb Salazar and Herc Gomez take a riverboat cruise in Moscow

Project Russia:Brazil ousted, all access at their hotel

The results are in!See the final World Cup Ultimate XI.Read

ESPN FC TV:The World Cups best game, biggest disappointment

Borden:Does Manuel Neuer deserve to be Germany No.1?

Project Russia:The best on-scene video

Nigeria fans deny ridiculous live chicken story

Marcotti:Sweden move on by doing things the Janne Way

Miller:Belgiums dramatic win over Japan could spell trouble for Brazil

FCExtraTime:Penalties, Subasic, Martinez and Three Lions

Alternative 2018 World Cup Fans Guide:Forget tactics, heres what you really need to know!Read

Project Russia:Three Lions bow out of the World Cup

Ogden:Belgium ease past England to claim third

Ogden:The Good, Bad and Ugly of the groups

Marcotti:Croatias resilience propels them into the semifinals

In pictures:Maradona watches as Argentina crash out

Nizhny Novgorod:It was closed to foreigners for much of its existence but, since the Soviet Union fell, it has warmed to outside culture.Read

Inter Milan and Bayern Munich dominate World Cup final

Marshall:Vela finds World Cup redemption with Mexico

ESPN FC TV:Spains leaky defence a worrying sign

Ogden:Hazards value, reputation have never been higher

ESPN FC TV:How England lost their way vs. Croatia

Ames:Neymar delivered the good and bad as Brazil cruised past Mexico

Its Coming Home! England fans get World Cup fever

Postcards from Russia:World Cup mascot Zabivakas hooligan link

Ogden:Ronaldo, not Messi, the closest thing to Maradona

Marcotti:Ronaldos Portugal teammates need to help him out

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Goalkeepers:Who is the best No. 1 left at the World Cup?

Marcotti:Kane, Lingard impress for mature England

Ogden:Ronaldos ambition means he could play at Qatar 2022

Is this the enduring image of Englands penalty win?

Marcotti:Brazil and Neymar would benefit from remembering its not all about him

Marcotti:Croatias unbreakable resolve denies England

UK media hail Englands shootout win over Colombia

Hunter:De Geas form, focus make mistake vs. Portugal inexplicable

Wayne Rooney talks to ESPN:England must play with freedom

Power Rankings:How do the Elite Eight stack up?

Ogden:Rampant Russia start with unexpected style

Laurens:Pamela Anderson and a water fight – how France celebrated

VAR:What it means for the World Cup finals.Read

Predictions:Belgium vs. England, France vs. Croatia

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Pundits predictions:Brazil vs. Mexico, Belgium vs. Japan

ESPN FC TV:How Messi and Ronaldo differ with their national teams

Project Russia:Is football coming home to England?

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Postcards from Russia:Why dont players tuck in their shirts?

Vickery:Neymar a selfish brat or misunderstood genius?

Marcotti:Modric vanquishes ghosts of penalties past

ESPN FC TV:Do Croatia have enough left to face France?

ESPN FC TV:Iran draw highlights Portugals struggles under pressure

Ogden:England must ensure their Russia run leads to more

Cox:One big question for each semifinalist

Project Russia:Deyna Castellanos takeover

World Cup rivalries:Beckham vs. Simeone, Zidane vs. Materazzi and Pele vs. Moore are among the best we have seen.Read

Ogden:With Messi, Ronaldo out, the Ballon dOr race is on

How the World Cup affects MLS:With MLS taking a short break during the World Cup, we look at the teams hardest hit.Read

Best World Cup mascots:From cuddly to surreal to conceptual art projects, mascots down the years have been a mixed bunch.Read

Bracket:Which teams face off in the knockout stages?

Ames:Croatia must make this World Cup a beginning

Hornby:England to bring the World Cup home?

ESPN FC TV:France not at their best despite victory

Postcards from Russia:In search of World Cup fever

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Project Russia:Mexico take over the World Cup

Barnwell:World Cups top 25 age-adjusted stars

Photo Gallery:Introducing the next generation of World Cup stars.Read

ESPN FC TV:England break their penalty curse

Project Russia:The England dream continues

Borden:Will the World Cup in Russia be overshadowed by racism, hooligans and politics?Read

Power Rankings:The Top 10 teams, as voted for by editors around the world.Read

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Toe Poke:Beer supply running low in Russia

World Cup Top Tenners:We take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly from tournaments gone by.Read

World Cup predictions:Who will reach the final?

Ogden:England need to create more chances vs. Sweden

Miller:Top 10 what if moments of the World Cup

Marcotti:France go through but have room for improvement

World Cup 2018 team previews:What you need to know about all 32 teams.Read

Ogden:How Fortnite, darts and bowling have helped England

ESPNs Charlie Gibson puts a bow on Project Russia from a scintillating final, as France claimed World Cup glory. (2:42)

Laurens:How France relax behind the scenes

Carlisle:Hierro has guided Spain from crisis to group winners

Ogden:No one does World Cup madness quite like Argentina

Vickery:Argentina at a crossroads after World Cup demise

Vickery:Questions for South American nations

Barnwell:Who has the toughest bracket?

Pundits predictions:Sweden vs. Switzerland, Colombia vs. England

Duerden:Dalics untraditional path to the World Cup

ESPN FC TV:Yet again, Belgium cannot deliver

Ames:Egypt will rue the decision to bench Mohamed Salah vs. Uruguay

Shaw:Japan shame World Cup but profit from fair play

Meet the Indian couple whove attended every World Cup since 82

Ogden:Who will reach the World Cup final?

Ames:France edge past disappointing Belgium

Marcotti:Cristiano Ronaldo laid claim to GOAT status and made Spain pay

Honigstein:Kroos winner rekindles Germanys love for the World Cup

Best represented clubs:Which clubs are sending the most men to the biggest show on Earth?Read

Martin Ainstein visits each host city to see what competing nations can expect.

Project Russia:Inside the new-look England

Special report:Inside Russias new-school hooligan culture.Read

Borden:Whats really behind the intense criticism of Raheem Sterling?

Ogden:Mbappe showed why he is footballs future king

Duarte:Should Brazil replace Jesus with Firmino?

VAR at the World Cup:Timeline of the tournament

Eliot Rothwell visits the hosts cities for an inside look at Russia.

Sochi:It was developed as a place for Russias regular folk to get a beach holiday, but is becoming another playground for the elite.Read

Ames:Croatias most unlikely of World Cup runs

Laurens:France acting like a team that believes

FiveThirtyEight:How Croatia and France made it to the final

Ogden:Will Southgates gamble vs. Belgium pay off?

Marshall:How four friends became the life of theEl Tritraveling support

Borden:Messi struggling to lift Argentina and match Ronaldos heroics

ESPN FC TV:Whats the deal with Neymar?

Honigstein:Player pool size will continue to test England

Postcard from Russia:A different kind of sporting experience in Moscow

Marcotti:Pogbas keep-it-simple but effective World Cup

Marcotti on Brazil beating Costa Rica:Brilliant use of VARandNeymars relief

Ogden:Kane rises to the challenge for England

Marvels Amazing World Cup Spoilers:Marvel brings you the epic stories, big heroes and mega-villains in Russia this summer.Read

Ogden:Belgium can upset Brazil, Englands Sweden test, France to beat Uruguay?

Carlisle:Rojo the unlikely hero as Argentina beat Nigeria to go through

Hornby:England fell back in love with the national team

England fans balance weddings and World Cup

Ogden:England are bad at penalties. Will that change in 2018

Borden:The unique, bizarre & hilarious Cat Theatre

Marcotti:How Portugal build around Ronaldo

Postcards from Russia:What U.S. sport could learn from international football

Marcotti:Are you not entertained? The World Cup has delivered

Ogden:Cavani outshines Ronaldo but injury could dampen Uruguays long-term hopes

Marcotti:France have cruised but do not write off Croatia

Ogden:England through after finally winning a penalty shootout

Miller:Belgium have a small edge vs. France

Marshall:Osorio has to choose: Mexico, U.S. or Europe?

Marcotti:Tites Brazil flying high as clear-cut favourites

Africa: 64 games on Kwes TV and Kwes iflix; 32 games on Kwes Free Sports (free-to-air)

Laurens:Kante has been arguably the World Cups best player

Honigstein:Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal survive Iran scare

Photos:No sleep til Moscow — fans travels through Russia

ESPN FC TV:How will England break down Sweden?

Project Russia:France go from strength to strength

News and features:ESPNs home for everything World Cup

Miller:Why does Croatia hate Modric?

Ogden:France win a chaotic, controversial final

Project Russia:Host nations Cinderella run to remember

Carlisle:Lionel Messi must pick himself up, ignore Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons

Marshall:Mexicos win is redemption for Osorio

Marcotti:France arent broken, so Deschamps wont change

Dana:Sampaolis Argentina tenure spluttering to an inevitable conclusion

Project Russia:Has VAR been a success at the World Cup?

Marshall:Mexico collapse by still make it through somehow

Tale of the tape:England vs. Croatia will be close

Carlisle:Musa double inspires Nigeria, gives Argentina hope

Rostov-on-Don:The smaller cities love to host visitors… and give them a taste ofraki.Read

Borden:With Lionel Messi helpless, Argentina slipped closer to an ignominious exit

Project Russia:Happy birthday, Messi!

FiveThirtyEights SPI:Who are the favourites?

ESPN FC TV:Who will surprise in the round of 16?

Cox:Mandzukic, Giroud are old-fashioned but vital

Pundits predictions:France vs. Argentina, Uruguay vs. Portugal

Predictions:Who is going through to the semifinals?

Photo story:Marcos Rojos late winner for Argentina

Marcotti:France won fitting finale to the World Cup

Ogden:Mbappe makes French the firm final favourites

Ames:Colombia clinch Group H despite James injury

Laurens:France in dreamland after unforgettable World Cup win

Pundits predictions:Spain vs. Russia, Croatia vs. Denmark

Ames:Mbappe announces himself with Ronaldo-like performance

Ronaldo becomes Europes top scorer in internationals

Honigstein:Germany crash out as Low selections fail

ESPN FC TV:Nicol not happy with Lovrens comments

Ames:Belgiums Martinez got the better on Tite and Brazil

ESPN FC TV:Did England underestimate Croatia?

Photos:Watching Croatia watch Croatia

Borden:Meet Switzerland, an underdog with staying power

Project Russia:Who will score the winner in the final?

ESPN FC TV:Was the World Cup a success for Harry Kane?

World Cup team posters:Check out ourspecially commissioned graphics.

Borden:How the NFL and NBA are shaping the 2018 World Cup

Cox:Can Mbappe dominate Uruguay the way he did Argentina?

Strini:Brazil leave Russia with bittersweet emotions

Ogden:Southgates new-look England have changed perceptions

Borden:Russias big win defines surreal start to the World Cup

Marcotti:Why has this been a World Cup of upsets?

World Cup Boot-Spotters Guide:Who is wearing what on their feet?Read

World Cup final 23-man squads:Who will be on the plane to Russia?Read

Chris Jones:Why Liverpool should sell Mo Salah now

Iceland:Remember the darlings of Euro 2016? They want to shock the world. And theres more to them than that thunderclap.Read

Postcards from Russia:Searching for Putins hidden railway

Project Russia:Which fans are left at the World Cup?

Ogden:Way-too-early World Cup predictions for 2022

Laurens:France determined to go all the way this time

Project Russia:Coutinho Egged, North Americas 2026 World Cup joy

Johnson:How VAR made World Cup history in France vs. Australia

Borden:Russia defy expectations vs. Spain as fairy-tale run continues

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Kuper:Why it is folly to buy players who starred at a World Cup

Ames:Lukaku tops Golden Boot race as Belgium hit five

Marcotti:Should Messis failure to win a World Cup affect his GOAT claim?

Betting guide:How to bet the World Cup

Kazan:Shared by ethnic Tatars and ethnic Russians, by Islam and Orthodoxy, everything coexists in a modern, globalized city.Read

Marcotti, Ogden Ames:Memories of the tournament

Michy Batshuayi hits himself in the face with his own kick

Carlisle:Belgium finally break Panama down