Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face either Denmark or Croatia.

Brazil may be hot favourites to beat Mexico and advance to the World Cup quarter-finals but midfielder Casemiro points to the already departed Germans as proof that, in football, favouritism counts for nothing.

Spain left Andres Iniesta out of their starting line-up for their World Cup second round tie against hosts Russia today at 8 pm in Bangladesh time.

Argentina’s legendary former player Diego Maradona says that he could see the impending disaster that would take place and seal Argentina’s fate during the Round of 16 match against France.

England captain Harry Kane believes he can score every time he sets foot on the pitch in Russia after netting five goals in his first two World Cup appearances.

A bunch of Russian women shows their love and adoration for the beautiful game by playing a friendly match dressed as brides.

France players and the world's press hailed Kylian Mbappe as an emerging superstar after the 19-year-old eclipsed Lionel Messi in a match that felt like the passing of a torch to a new generation.

Santos said his side had studied their opponents but that it was impossible to legislate for Uruguay's first goal, which featured a superb interaction between Luis Suarez and his strike partner Cavani.

France’s Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player since legendary Pele to score two goals in a World Cup. While Pele did it at the age of just 17, Mbappe has managed the feat at the age of 19.

German fans and former players are unanimous in their support of Joachim Loew remaining as head coach of the national team despite his overseeing their disastrous World Cup campaign.

Criticised for being selfish, profligate and over-dramatic, Neymar struggles to such an extent at this World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four second-half minutes to send France into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday.

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli sprung a surprise when he dropps striker Gonzalo Higuain and replaces him with midfielder Cristian Pavon for the blockbuster World Cup round of 16 clash against France

Diego Maradona believes in Argentina and hopes that Lionel Messi still has a chance of winning the World Cup.

Argentine legend Diego Maradona is a controversial idol, worshipped as a god for his World Cup-winning exploits but whose life of excess left a tormented public back home torn between veneration and derision.

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez, believes that Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne's performances are good but not appreciated.

It’s now crunch time, as the World Cup in Russia reaches the knockout round. For fans, tonight holds the most crucial hours of tournament, when two of the four leading football nations -- Argentina or France and Portugal or Uruguay -- will head home with broken hearts.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi reveals that he wore a symbol of good luck around his ankle against Nigeria.

South Korea’s win knock out defending champions Germany and helps Mexico to go through to the last 16. Hundreds of Mexican fans, delirious with delight, are seen flocking to the South Korean embassy in Mexico City.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could face off in the quarterfinal stage of the World Cup given both Argentina and Portugal defeat Round of 16 opponents France and Uruguay respectively.