It's been a strange World Cup so far in Russia: smiles for also-rans and tears for big guns.

Brazil took a firm step onto the World Cup quarterfinals when they beat Mexico 2-0 at the Samara Arena yesterday.

Belgium threw caution to the wind to reach the World Cup quarter-finals as substitute Nacer Chadli scored in the dying seconds against Japan to snatch a 3-2 comeback win on Monday and set up a clash with five-time champions Brazil.

Five-time World Champions Brazil will face a formidable Mexico outfit in the Round of 16 match of the World Cup at the Samara Arena today.

The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 is turning out to be one of the most remarkable and astonishing tournaments ever. Much like the rest of the world, our celebrities are also looking forward to what the game has in store for us next. Ahead of the match between Brazil and Mexico in the second stage, noted artistes open up about their support for their favourite team, Brazil.

It was a Black Saturday that saw the fall of the two most glittering stars of world football.

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev said Russia's game plan had been to hold on for a penalty shootout after the host nation beat Spain on spot-kicks Sunday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

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.

French midfielder Paul Pogba says that Lionel Messi will continue being the best and forever remain in the minds of football lovers.

Cristiano Ronaldo saw his World Cup dreams slip away once again on Saturday but gives no hint as to whether he plans to continue playing for Portugal.

Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has once again mocked Brazil superstar Neymar as the 52-year old said that he named his newly bought luggage ‘Neymar’ because it keeps on turning round and round when you touch it, just like Neymar in recent games.

The hosts Russia take on the 2010 World Cup champions Spain in their match of round of 16 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow today. The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 pm in Bangladesh time. Let’s look at some of the statistics ahead of the game.

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano annouces his retirement from the Argentina national team after the 4-3 defeat against France in the Round of 16 stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored twice to earn the South Americans a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Saturday and set up a quarter-final against France.

The biggest change for Brazil at this World Cup is not on the field, or on the training ground, or even in the dressing-room. It's on the team sheet.

It's time for some tearful goodbyes as the World Cup goes down to wire.

A superstar in the making sent a superstar out of the World Cup as France prevailed over Argentina 4-3 in the first blockbuster World Cup round of 16 game at the Kazan Arena yesterday.

France's teenage forward Kylian Mbappe, who scored two goals as Les Bleus beat Argentina in the round of 16 yesterday, brushed off comparisons with Brazil great Pele.

With hands on hips, eyes bleary and lips quivering, he looks on after losing another crunch match.

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.