Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is “confident” of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.
Son Must Step Up to Become World Cup Great, says South Korea coach
Son Heung-min needs to overcome his status as a marked man after an impressive season for Tottenham Hotspur if he is to establish himself among the game’s elite at the World Cup in Russia, says South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong.
2018 World Cup Preview, Group E: Brazil Is Back, With The Rest Battling For Second
Tournament favorites Brazil lead the way after an impressive qualifying campaign, while Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland will be playing for second place.
Rival World Cup Captains Urge FIFA to Lift Guerrero’s Ban
The captains of Australia, Denmark and France have asked Fifa to lift the ban on Paolo Guerrero – the skipper of group rivals Peru – so he can play at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
2018 World Cup Preview, Group D: Can Lionel Messi Inspire Argentina To A Fairytale Win?
Only the hardest hearts would deny Lionel Messi, the best player of his generation, World Cup glory.
Spain Announce Versatile Squad with Notable Absentees
Alvaro Morata has missed out on a place in Spain’s squad for the World Cup in Russia, with Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin also omitted by Julen Lopetegui.
Portugal Drop 10 Euro 2016 Winners in Squad for 2018 World Cup
Euro 2016 final-winner Eder is left out of the squad alongside other notable names such as Nani, Renato Sanches and Andre Gomes.
2018 World Cup Preview, Group C: France And Denmark Will Fancy Their Chances
France are the team to beat in Group C of the World Cup. Despite some unconvincing results in qualifying Les Bleus will be disappointed if they don’t top the group.
Lacazette and Martial Fail to Make France Squad, Payet Ruled Out by Injury
Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial have been left out of France’s squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Dimitri Payet misses the tournament through injury.
2018 World Cup Preview, Group B: Spain And Portugal Will Be Hard To Stop
Iberian cousins Spain and Portugal look set to battle for top spot in Group B at the 2018 World Cup.
