World Cup

07 July 2018, Russia, Sotchi: Soccer: FIFA World Cup, Quarter Final: Russia vs Croatia Sotchi stadium. Luka Modric (L) from Croatia in action against Roman Zobnin and Fedor Kudriashov (R) from Russia. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa (Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Luka Modric needs a Ballon d’Or-worthy game to defeat England

Belgium’s golden generation have a golden opportunity

Paul Pogba can silence all critics against Belgium

France vs. Belgium: 5 key matchups

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric controls the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Russia and Croatia at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on July 7, 2018. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images)

After defeating Russia, Croatia look the part of contenders

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Russia pose for a team photograph during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Russia’s improbable World Cup run will have an enduring legacy

SAMARA, RUSSIA JULY 07: John Stones (5) of England in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia quarter final match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia on July 07, 2018. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

England show they can use their heads in Sweden victory

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Luka Modric of Croatia celebrates scoring his team's third penalty in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Russia and Croatia at Fisht Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Russia 2-2 Croatia (3-4 on penalties): World Cup highlights and recap

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JULY 6, 2018: Brazil's Neymar da Silva (L) and Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in a Knockout Stage quarterfinal football match between Brazil and Belgium at Kazan Arena at FIFA World Cup Russia 2018; Belgium won 2-1. Yegor Aleyev/TASS (Photo by Yegor AleyevTASS via Getty Images)

Neymar Challenge adds insult to injury of Brazil’s exit

England's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with John Stones (top) during the FIFA World Cup, Quarter Final match at the Samara Stadium. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images)

Sweden 0-2 England: World Cup highlights and recap

TOPSHOT - England's forward Harry Kane celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Colombia and England at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on July 3, 2018. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images)

Sweden vs. England live stream: Watch World Cup online

Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (C) throws the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Thibaut Courtois key to Belgium’s success against Brazil

Uruguay's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (R) and Uruguay's defender Diego Godin (L) walk over to console Uruguay's defender Jose Gimenez after their loss during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Uruguay and France at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on July 6, 2018. - France became the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday after an assured 2-0 win against Uruguay. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images)

Uruguay’s brilliant backbone fails in quarterfinal exit

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (top C) celebrates with teammates after Croatia won the penalty shoot-out at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Croatia and Denmark at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on July 1, 2018. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images)

Croatia’s World Cup success remains clouded by corruption scandal

Round of 16 England v Colombia - FIFA World Cup Russia 2018Harry Kane (England) celebrates the victory at Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Russia on July 3, 2018. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Harry Kane is so much more than England’s top scorer

Belgium's midfielder Nacer Chadli (L), Belgium's defender Vincent Kompany and Belgium's forward Eden Hazard (R) celebrate their opening goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on July 6, 2018. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil 1-2 Belgium: World Cup highlights and recap

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: Englandpose for a team photograph during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

England need creativity from open play in order to win it all

TOPSHOT - France's defender Raphael Varane (C) celebrates with France's forward Antoine Griezmann (L) and France's forward Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opener during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Uruguay and France at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on July 6, 2018. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP) (Photo credit should read MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)

Uruguay 0-2 France: World Cup highlights and recap

Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Mexico at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 2, 2018. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil vs. Belgium live stream: Watch World Cup online

TOPSHOT - France's forward Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammate forward Antoine Griezmann during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 21, 2018. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Uruguay vs. France live stream: Watch World Cup online

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Sergio Ramos (C) of Spain is seen during 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on July 01, 2018. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Spain’s arrogance and conservatism need to be eradicated for them to move forward

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Uruguay and Portugal at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on June 30, 2018. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

This Week in Stats: Messi and Ronaldo flopped again

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: John Stones of England celebrates victory in a penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

England vs. Sweden: 5 key matchups

Belgium's midfielder Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the equaliser during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Belgium and Japan at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on July 2, 2018. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images)

Will Roberto Martinez’s principles be Belgium’s undoing at this World Cup?

Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic of Croatia saving a penalty kick against Denmark in the Round of 16 match during the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, 1 July 2018.. (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Russia vs. Croatia: 5 key matchups

2nd July 2018, Samara Arena, Samara, Russia; FIFA World Cup Football, Round of 16, Brazil versus Mexico; Thiago Silva of Brazil clears the ball away from his area (photo by Ulrik Pedersen/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Brazil are boring, and that’s a good thing

TOPSHOT - France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Argentina at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 30, 2018. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe is the best thing going at this World Cup

(COMBO) A combination of pictures created on July 02, 2018 shows France's Kylian Mbappe (L) at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 26, 2018 and Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez in Montevideo, on October 10, 2017. - France will face Uruguay on July 6, 2018 in Nizhniy Novgorod for their quarter final match of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA and Franck FIFE / AFP) (Photo credit should read PABLO PORCIUNCULA,FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

France vs. Uruguay: 5 key matchups