About 10,000 England fans are due in Russia with authorities keen to avoid Euro 2016-style violence.

Luis Islas, who kept goal for Argentina at USA 1994, believes Franco Armani’s superb form and Sergio Romero’s lack of playing time should mean the former gets the nod to start at Russia 2018.

Zlatko Dalic has hailed Croatia's “great generation” of players, urged them to stop living off former glory and embraced a testing group at Russia 2018.

Jose Mourinho has tagged Brazil and Spain as the teams to beat at Russia 2018, but believes the presence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo gives Argentina and Portugal a chance.

Diego Godin has revealed he dreams of lifting the Trophy at Russia 2018, discussed the secret of Uruguay’s success under Oscar Tabarez and urged them to keep playing to their strengths.

The Russian Football Union is fined £22,000 for racist chants by fans in their friendly with France.

BBC Sport remembers Mexico's passionate manager Miguel Herrera, who stole the show during their 3-1 win over Croatia at the 2014 World Cup, with 37 days to go until Russia 2018.

Benjamin Mendy has insisted he will be in in perfect condition – physically and mentally – to represent France at Russia 2018.

Arsenal are confident of naming a successor to Arsene Wenger before the World Cup starts in Russia in June.

Per la ESPN il ct dell'Albiceleste ha già in mente venti nomi da portare in Russia: il romanista si gioca un posto con Meza e Centurion. Dentro Higuain e Dybala