Manchester City are set to host Chelsea in the headline clash of the FA Cup third round as holders Liverpool and Manchester United were also drawn against Premier League opposition.
Brazil and Portugal has joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds after they both secured wins in their penultimate group stage game on Monday.
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo says he is fully focused on the World Cup and is flattered by transfer rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Germany salvaged a 1-1 draw in a mouth-watering clash against Spain, while Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Sunday.
South Africa finally ended their eight-year drought against England to secure an emphatic 27-13 victory at Twickenham in their final Castle Lager Outgoing tour on Saturday evening.
Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.
England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.
Brazil kickstarts their World Cup campaign when they take on Serbia in their Group G opener, while Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal when they face Ghana on Thursday.
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.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.