Xherdan Shaqiri scored a last-minute winner to give Switzerland one foot in the last 16 of the World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Serbia.
Ahmed Musa scored a brace to help Nigeria to a 2-0 win over Iceland in their Group D World Cup fixture on Friday night.
Ahmed Musa struck both goals as Nigeria boosted their World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 defeat of Iceland, a result that is also good news for Argentina.
Mohamed Salah will not be leaving the World Cup early despite his team’s elimination, according to Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Hany Abo Rida.
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has promised the team will give everything they have to try and qualify for the World Cup’s round of 16. (more…)
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli suggested his squad limit the impact of Lionel Messi at the World Cup, while Portugal manage to get the best out of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sergio Aguero hit out at Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli after a 3-0 loss to Croatia severely damaged their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the World Cup.
Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko believes his team were superior and accused Argentina of ‘crying like girls’ during his side’s comprehensive 3-0 World Cup win on Thursday.
Lionel Messi could retire from international football if Argentina crash out of the World Cup, according to his former teammate Pablo Zabaleta.
Kylian Mbappe made history as France booked their place in the World Cup’s knockout rounds with an unconvincing 1-0 Group C defeat of Peru. (more…)