On Saturday, France will take on England in the quarter-finals as Les Bleus hope to become the first team since Brazil to successfully defend their World Cup title.

Didier Deschamps's side have been largely a well-oiled machine, save for a surprise...

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has backed team-mate Harry Maguire as the much-maligned centre-half prepares for the ultimate World Cup quarter-final test against France on Saturday.

Manchester United defender Maguire has started just three...

England are gearing up for a highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup showdown, with the Three Lions set to face defending champions France in what promises to be the match of the tournament.

However, there have been doubts surrounding one of Gareth Southgate's...

England forward Raheem Sterling is to return to the World Cup in Qatar on Friday after spending time in England following a robbery at his home, England's Football Association said on Thursday.

"Raheem Sterling will return to England's World Cup...

Gareth Southgate and England could be given a big boost ahead of the clash against France, as one of their top players during the group stage of the World Cup could be back in time to help them try and beat the defending champions.

The man in question...

England full-back Kyle Walker says his team cannot afford to obsess about France's free-scoring Kylian Mbappe ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

Right-back Walker is likely to be directly up against Mbappe, who is the tournament's top...

England midfielder Declan Rice missed training ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with France due to an unspecified illness.

Rice did not take part in the session at the Al Wakrah on Wednesday although it was not clear how serious his...

England manager Gareth Southgate is wrestling with the biggest dilemma of his reign as he tries to plot a way to stop the "sensational" Kylian Mbappe in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

Southgate's hopes of leading England to a third successive...

England will have to end 56 years of failure against elite opposition in the World Cup knockout stages if they are to end France's reign as champions in Saturday's blockbuster quarter-final.

As if facing Kylian Mbappe and company wasn't a daunting...

After starting the World Cup in the shadows, Jordan Henderson has emerged as England's unsung hero ahead of their heavyweight quarter-final clash with France on Saturday.

While England captain Harry Kane and teenage sensation Jude Bellingham are...

On Saturday, England will face reigning World Cup champions France in what should be a real cracker of a quarter-finals match. The Three Lions earned their spot at that juncture thanks to their comfortable 3-0 win over Senegal, while France were totally...

Bukayo Saka said on Monday England have no reason to feel inferior to France as they prepare to face the World Cup holders in a blockbuster quarter-final.

Fuelled by the brilliance of Kylian Mbappe, France have powered through to the last eight...

Senegal have hit the end of the road at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After bouncing back from their opening-day defeat to the Netherlands, the Lions of Teranga qualified out of Group A  for the round of 16 but saw their campaign ended by high-flying England.

Goals...

France head into Saturday's heavyweight World Cup quarter-final clash with England well aware that their hopes of carrying on in Qatar and retaining the title rest on the shoulders of Kylian Mbappe.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward does not turn...

Jude Bellingham's outstanding display in England's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal announced the 19-year-old's arrival among the global elite but now comes the biggest test so far of his young career.

Much will be expected of the supremely talented...

Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea.

Superstar forward Neymar has been absent for Brazil since spraining his ankle...

Gareth Southgate admits England will face the "biggest test" of their World Cup ambitions when they face holders France in a blockbuster quarter-final on Saturday.

Southgate's side recovered from a nervous start before powering to a 3-0 win against...

England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham's masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday.

Gareth Southgate's side survived a nervous start at the Al Bayt Stadium before...

Harry Kane hailed England's serene progress to the World Cup quarter-finals after scoring his first goal of the tournament in a 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16.

The Three Lions have now won a knockout game in three consecutive major tournaments...

France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal.

Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team...