Japan came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win over Germany while Spain ran riot over Costa Rica after hammering them 7-0 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Manchester City have officially announced that manager Pep Guardiola has agreed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2025, the Premier League champions announced Wednesday.
England captain Harry Kane will undergo an ankle scan two days before his team faces the United States in the World Cup, according to reports on Wednesday.
Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's record as France's all-time top goalscorer following his brace in their 4-1 victory over Australia in their opening World Cup 2022 Group D encounter on Tuesday.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Springboks assistant coach Deon Davids says they are preparing for a "very tough" clash against England in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at Twickenham on Saturday.
Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening World Cup encounter against Japan with a knee injury.
Lionel Messi will get what is likely to be his last chance to win the World Cup on Tuesday when Argentina and the current champions France play in Qatar.
England made a flying start at the World Cup by outclassing Iran, while the Netherlands claimed a comfortable win and Wales fought back to earn a draw against the United States on Monday.