Football
Australia to host Brazil in post-World Cup friendlies
Socceroos to face Brazil in Townsville and Brisbane after the World Cup, marking their first home fixtures since the tournament.
South Korea demands change after dismal World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup failure sparks fury and calls for overhaul as coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after group-stage exit.
Germany must win to defy World Cup doubters, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann says only winning the World Cup can silence the sceptics as his side prepares for a last-32 clash with Paraguay.
Why the World Cup still belongs to the underdogs
Japan will take on Brazil, and the footballing world finds itself deeply culturally divided.
Brazil confident ahead of Japan World Cup showdown
Brazil's Marquinhos says the team has grown since losing to Japan, as they face a last-32 World Cup clash in Houston.
Gyokeres urges near-perfect display against France
Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres says his team must be 'almost perfect' defensively to upset France in their World Cup last 32 clash on Tuesday.
Asia’s World Cup hopes shrink to just two teams
The dream of Asian dominance at the World Cup fades as only Australia and Japan reach the knockout rounds from a record nine AFC teams.
Motsepe hails Africa’s World Cup knockout success
Nine of 10 African teams reach World Cup knockout stage, with CAF president Motsepe crediting youth investment and infrastructure.
South Korea coach quits after World Cup group-stage exit
Hong Myung-bo resigns after South Korea's early World Cup exit, drawing criticism from the president and fans over the team's performance.
