Eto'o: Russia held the best World Cup ever (0:33)
World Cup ref dishes on VAR, refereeing gaffes
How well did VAR really work at the World Cup? Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's referees committee in Russia, gives us the inside story.
Qatar probing worker's death at stadium site
Qatar says a Nepali worker has died while helping to build a stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Arab nation.
Mandzukic retires from Croatia national team
Mario Mandzukic quits as Croatia's second leading marksman behind Davor Suker, having helped his country reach a first World Cup final.
Kalinic explains Croatia World Cup medal snub
Kalinic was sent home by national coach Zlatko Dalic after refusing to come on as a substitute during the team's opening game against Nigeria.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
There are competitive Liverpool debuts for Naby Keita and Alisson, but Fabinho is only fit enough to start on the bench. With Liverpool struggling for injuries at centre-half, Joe Gomez gets his chance alongside Virgil van Dijk. For the first time in a very long time, Liverpool's bench looks strong with Jurgen Klopp able to call upon Xherdan Shaqiri, Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
It's raining at Anfield, but Liverpool supporters will be hoping their title ambitions aren't dampened by West Ham United this afternoon. I've never known such excitement on Merseyside for the start of a season than this one.
Mexican TV giant Televisa facing bribery lawsuit
Televisa denied the allegations and released a statement indicating that the lawsuit is an amendment of a previous complaint.
Pogba marks France triumph with stars in his hair
After helping propel France to a second World Cup triumph out in Russia, Paul Pogba has had two stars painted into his hair.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
Liverpool did the majority of their work earlier in the window, meaning they should be pretty quiet on deadline day. The potential outgoing of Danny Ings is what could be the biggest Liverpool storyline today. Jurgen Klopp is understanding of Ings' desire for regular first-team action this season and is prepared to sanction a permanent move.
Actor Dominic Monaghan talks World Cup, Mourinho and more (4:36)
Gareca signs three-year deal to stay with Peru
Argentine Ricardo Gareca has signed a new three-year contract to lead Peru's national team through qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
World Cup's oldest keeper retires aged 45
Veteran Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has announced his international retirement - at the age of 45.
How Pogba can replicate his World Cup form in a Man United shirt (1:28)
Argentina rebuilding job begins with Scaloni and Aimar
An astonishing 15 of their 23-man World Cup squad had passed 30, so there is a huge rebuilding job ahead for whoever takes charge.
Veron: Argentina need to stop relying on Messi (2:11)
Hunt is on for £5 Kane notes valued at £50,000
Micro-engraver Graham Short, who has also etched Jane Austen into a £5 note in the past, has commemorated Kane's World Cup Golden Boot.
England FA keen to extend Southgate's contract
England manager Gareth Southgate's employers want him to extend his contract beyond the end of the 2020 European Championship.
England studying World Cup 2030 bid - FA chief
England's Football Association (FA) is carrying out a study into the feasibility of hosting the 2030 World Cup finals, FA chairman Greg Clarke said.
WC Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Russia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Egypt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Morocco | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Peru | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Croatia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Iceland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Serbia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belgium | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Senegal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |