Tom Allnutt

Netherlands 5 Sweden 1: Graham Potter’s side torn apart as Sunderland and Liverpool forwards each net twice before Crysencio Summerville adds fifth

Despite boasting talent like Bruno Fernandes and João Neves, side remain sluggish in attack. So how much blame lies with the manager and superstar striker?

Tom Allnutt of The Times Houston: In Space City, here was lift-off at last for Cristiano Ronaldo, the World Cup of stars finally welcoming a chiselled, 41-year-old Portuguese striker into its supersonic crew.

Governing body will not stop fans from bringing flags in support of LGBTQ+ community inside stadium in Seattle for Friday’s group D match at World Cup

Spurs have already made four new signings and believe they have agreed personal terms with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in bid to steal march on rivals

Egypt 1 Iran 1: Iran denied 93rd-minute winner but well-placed for spot in round of 32 as much-anticipated contest goes off without a hitch despite awkward backdrop of Seattle Pride weekend

Netherlands 1 Morocco 1 (aet, Morocco win 3-2 on pens): Issa Diop levels in 91st minute to take tie into extra time before Dutch crumble in penalty shoot-out

A street football scene unique among major nations, embrace of immigrants and opportunities for young players in the top flight is helping propel French towards a fifth final in eight World Cups

Surprise trip to Wembley in 2017 to see old room-mate Mauricio Pochettino meant Argentina legend could also give advice to star striker — with help from Ossie Ardiles

Developing intelligence, blurred lines between players and coaches and ‘younger sibling theory’ make Spain’s midfield talent pool envy of the world