Poland v Colombia: No time to dwell on regrets, warns Aguilar
Anything other than a win for Colombia against Poland on Sunday could spell doom for their World Cup campaign, but Abel Aguilar is calm.
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England v Panama: Rashford tipped to start as Southgate’s side aim for last 16
Dele Alli’s injury and a leaked team sheet have hampered England’s preparations for Panama, but Kyle Walker sees no reason to worry.
Japan v Senegal: Squeaky clean Group H rivals eyeing huge step towards last 16
Arguably the World Cup’s best behaved supporters will meet in Ekaterinburg on Sunday as Japan face Senegal in Group H.
Belgium v Tunisia: Hazard hoping for World Cup lift off
Eden Hazard is confident this is the World Cup at which he will shine, ahead of Belgium’s Group G clash with Tunisia.
Germany v Sweden: Muller upbeat ahead of huge World Cup clash
The heat is on Germany as they prepare to kick-start their World Cup campaign against Sweden on Saturday and Thomas Muller is upbeat.
South Korea v Mexico: Germany’s conquerors set for role reversal
After stunning World Cup holders Germany, Mexico are expected to take the initiative against a South Korea team in desperate need of points.
Serbia v Switzerland: Kolarov not interested in playing for a draw
Aleksandar Kolarov stressed Serbia will maintain their intensity when the Balkan nation face Switzerland in Kaliningrad on Friday.
Nigeria v Iceland: Hallgrimsson anticipates another intense battle
A 1-1 draw against Argentina prolonged Iceland’s international fairytale but they face a Nigeria side backed into a corner.
Brazil v Costa Rica: Coutinho ready for more Selecao toil
Brazil will hope to have Neymar at full capacity when they aim for a first win at the 2018 World Cup against a dogged Costa Rica.
Argentina v Croatia: Mercado wants an end to ‘Messidependencia’
Gabriel Mercado wants Argentina to dispel fears of a dependency on Lionel Messi when they take on Croatia in their second World Cup match.
France v Peru: Varane and Les Bleus calm after unconvincing start
Raphael Varane knows France will have to be at their best against Peru in Ekaterinburg on Thursday.
Denmark v Australia: Socceroos confident of reaching last 16
The Socceroos remain optimistic they can reach the World Cup’s last 16 ahead of Thursday’s clash with Denmark in Samara.
Uruguay v Saudi Arabia: Centurion Suarez seeks World Cup redemption
Uruguay and Luis Suarez struggled to get past Egypt in their World Cup opener, but Saudi Arabia could prove more agreeable opponents.
Portugal v Morocco: Hat-trick hero Ronaldo hunts stricken Atlas Lions
Morocco have had to recover quickly from their painful late World Cup defeat to Iran as they prepare to face Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Poland v Senegal: Nawalka waits on Glik
Midfielder Badou Ndiaye says Senegal are ready for Poland in a match he describes as a “high-quality clash”.
Colombia v Japan: Kawashima eager to right the wrongs of 2014
Colombia ended Japan’s World Cup campaign four years ago and Eiji Kawashima is desperate to show his side have improved.
Russia v Egypt: Salah poised to derail hosts’ juggernaut
Russia flew out of the blocks in sensational fashion at their home World Cup but will have Mohamed Salah to contend with in St Petersburg.
Belgium v Panama: Red Devils among World Cup favourites, says Mertens
Belgium’s experience and quality has them ready to challenge for the World Cup, according to Dries Mertens.
Sweden v South Korea: Ekdal unflustered by media pressure
Ahead of their Group F opener against South Korea, Sweden will not be affected by any media pressure, according to Albin Ekdal.
Tunisia v England: Three Lions relishing ‘clearer identity’ ahead of opener
As they did at France 98, England and Tunisia meet in their opening game of the World Cup, this time in Volgograd on Monday.