Five-time winners Brazil will attempt to secure a first win, while Serbia have an opportunity to make history.

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Ronald 'Ron' Healey has died aged 66.

Ossie Ardiles has launched a scathing Twitter attack on Argentina after the South American heavyweights were left facing World Cup elimination following their chastening defeat to Croatia.

“The 3-0 against Croatia left two certainties and one unknown,” wrote Sebastian Fest in Argentina’s La Nación newspaper, reeling from a defeat that left his country on the brink of World Cup elimination.

Deep in thought or suffering from the burden of carrying Argentina's World Cup hopes on his shoulders?

Fifa has refused to reveal how many drugs tests it has conducted on Russia’s World Cup squad following their staggering start to the tournament.

Four years after they held his shirt up during the anthems before the 7-1 defeat to Germany, Brazil still feel like the Neymar Show, with the manager forced to deny he has told the team's global star to be less selfish against Costa Rica in game two.

Argentina and Leo Messi stand on the edge of a fully deserved elimination, their fate out of their hands, because of the feet of Willy Caballero and the curious and frazzled mind of Jorge Sampaoli.

A memorable major tournament debut at a European Championships is followed by the excitement of a World Cup just two years later. It starts with a 1-1 draw that provides a reminder of just how difficult they are to beat.

Denmark coach Age Hareide admitted his side were fortunate to have four points from their first two World Cup Group C matches after a draw with Australia in Samara.