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All the big hitters have flunked in the group stage at some point. France were hilarious in 2010; Argentina made Bielsa cry; and Pele wanted to quit playing for Brazil...

Everton's scouts deserve a pat on the back for recommending Mohammed Kudus, but the jewel in Ghana's crown belongs on a much higher platform.

That was less fun than the 6-2 win. But apparently that's not even one conclusion, never mind 16, so here's a further 2500 words about England 0-0 USA...

We have an extract from Against All Odds about the great World Cup upset when England lost to the United States. Words by Harry Pearson...

Spain and Germany have to play each other in the group stage and the losers will have much to think about in their other two games.

If FIFA want us to focus on the football, they'll have to do better than a World Cup opener of no oconsequence and featuring little jeopardy.

With a strong team and a national treasure in charge the Netherlands are well placed for a good World Cup, but their draw does get very tough.

It's not about the booze ban. It's not about the fan money. It's about a pattern of duplicity in Qatar that's making the World Cup impossible to stomach.

Spoiler alert: Brazil are winning the World Cup. Argentina are well-fancied too, but only one F365-er is backing England for glory. The silly sod...

England will announce their World Cup squad on Thursday afternoon and everybody is clamouring for their favourite. But mostly this five...