Heavily-marked World Cup stars fail to fire
Neymar, Messi and Salah struggle to live up to billing.
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Brazil survive scare with late goals
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Struggling superstar: Lionel Messi's staggering World Cup goal drought
Lionel Messi has now gone six games without scoring on the world's biggest stage.
Kiwi's frustrating World Cup experience after 16,000km flight to Russia
Ian Perry took his seat in the stadium after a 16,000km flight. But there was one problem.
Argentina on brink of exit after shock defeat
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Croatia stun Argentina, Messi facing quick exit
South Americans could be going home early as their talisman's scoring drought continues.
Live: Messi's Argentina in a mess - lose 3-0 to Croatia
Follow live updates from Group D as Argentina face Croatia.
Football World Cup live updates: France v Peru
Follow live updates from Group C as France takes on Peru.
FIFA World Cup live updates - Denmark v Australia
Follow live updates from Group C as the Socceroos face Denmark.
On this day: When Italy (almost) fell to the All Whites
Triumphant World Cup day remembered - when football royalty "fell" at All Whites' feet.
Goalmouth Scramble: Why I'm missing Sepp Blatter
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Revealed: The special way Suarez celebrated Uruguay's win
Footballer Luis Suarez made an exciting announcement after scoring the winning goal.
Ronaldo to the rescue, Spain survive Iran scare
Jason Pine provides all you need to know about this morning's World Cup games.
NZ referee to officiate Iceland and Nigeria clash
There will be a Kiwi in the middle at the World Cup on Saturday.
Live updates: Spain hold off plucky Iran
Follow live updates from Group B as Spain takes on Iran.
Fifa World Cup: Home fans 'dare to dream'
It was impossible not to feel that one had reached the molten core of this World Cup.
Live updates: Uruguay v Saudi Arabia
Follow live updates from Group A as Uruguay takes on Saudi Arabia.
Glaring problem with these World Cup photos
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Goalmouth Scramble: The far too early second round projections
Cameron McMillan exclusively predicts the round of 16 match-ups at the World Cup.
World Cup tribes: Mo magic not enough for Egypt
Mo Salah tries valiantly to carry his team and New Zealand Egyptian fans.
World Cup: Socceroo gets contract offer after 33 minutes
Thirty-three minutes was all Trent Sainsbury needed to impress at the FIFA World Cup.
Spark reassures fans over Rugby World Cup streaming
Provider says there will be no failures in the service following problems in Australia.
Reporter groped during live World Cup broadcast
A man brazenly groped and smooched a TV journalist at the Fifa World Cup.
The World Cup shocks continue
Jason Pine provides all you need to know about this morning's World Cup games.
Where's the goalie? The photo of the World Cup
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World Cup live updates: Russia beat Egypt
Follow live updates from Group A as Russia takes on Egypt.
How the big guns can stop misfiring
The World Cup favourites have been floundering in their first outings.
Upset over Germany sets Mexican hopes soaring
Mexico is starting to dream big after beating defending World Cup champions Germany.
Belgium unimpressive in Panama victory
The good news for England is Panama are, to put it kindly, not very good.
Kane saves England from early pessimism
Skipper's late winner comes after side loses rhythm and accuracy with scoreline tied.
World Cup live updates: Poland v Senegal
Can star striker Robert Lewandowski lead Poland to a win over Senegal?
Power rankings: Germans tumble, Spain on the rise
World Cup power rankings - Spain the big mover despite draw with Ronaldo.