World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur shoots as Dejan Lovren of Liverpool attempts to block during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on October 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Croatia vs. England: 5 key matchups

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

France vs. Belgium live stream: Watch World Cup online

Belgium’s golden generation have a golden opportunity

France v Uruguay - Quarter-finals FIFA World Cup Russia 2018Paul Pogba (France) at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia on July 6, 2018.(Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Paul Pogba can silence all critics against Belgium

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Eden Hazard of Belgium talks to team mate Kevin De Bruyne during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Igor Akinfeev of Russia hugs teammate Roman Zobnin after 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 Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Russia vs. Croatia live stream: Watch World Cup online

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

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 fail to live up to their hype at the World Cup as usual

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)

Belgium fans go crazy after huge World Cup victory against Brazil

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

France's coach Didier Deschamps looks on before 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 Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images)

France will win Deschamps’ way, boring but effective

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)

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