Lack of concentration cost us against France: Mendy
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday.
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England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament.
Messi magic 'hard to explain', says Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was ‘hard to explain’ the genius of Lionel Messi after his superstar equalled the all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups against Algeria on Tuesday.
World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
Lionel Messi savoured a ‘beautiful moment’ after becoming the World Cup\'s joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday but said ‘ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more’.
Austria earn World Cup win against debutants Jordan
Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose\'s all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0.
Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as ‘an example and a reference for football.’
Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France\'s 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament\'s highest ever scorer.
Haaland double powers Norway to win over Iraq
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years.
Neymar back in training with Brazil
Brazil forward Neymar, who was diagnosed with a right calf injury in late May, trained at the World Cup for the first time Tuesday in a sign he may be nearing a return.
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.