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The World Cup is no place for old men. Kevin De Bruyne knows it. And so too do most of the Belgian fans. 

What kicked off with a high against the world's number one team at an expectant Aviva Stadium, ended in a muddle in the Med for Stephen Kenny.

It’s 21 years ago this month since the Republic of Ireland managed to avoid embarrassment against Iran in a playoff for the World Cup finals. 

Hannibal Mejbri is the youngest member of Tunisia's World Cup squad - he is impressing on loan to Birmingham from Manchester United...

Ireland conceded from a corner and free-kick in a 2-1 loss.

Everything you need to know about Tunisia at the 2022 World Cup - including full squad, best players & predicted finish.

Sunderland contest our final game of the Sky Bet Championship campaign before its hiatus for the World Cup, with a Friday night showdown with Birmingham City at St. Andrew’s (KO 8pm).

Town boss Roy Keane will wait until Saturday morning before making a decision on whether skipper David Norris is fit enough to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The midfielder is suffering with the ankle injury which he sustained in last week’s 2-0 victory over Millwall, while winger Andros Townsend is OK despite picking up a knock in a practice match earlier in the week.

There are three head coaches who must be currently smiling over the great form of Hannibal Mejbri in England’s Championship. First, there is Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman will already be pleased with the progress Manchester United are making in the English Premier League but will know all about how the 19-year-old, loaned out by the club in August, is making a name for himself

Each week, we take a look at the World Cup favourites to see how they are shaping up and also check in with other nations as the finals draw near.