Russia fight back to snatch late draw with Belgium

Russia opened the scoring in the third minute through Viktor Vasin, but Kevin Mirallas levelled for Belgium from the penalty spot and Christian Benteke scored twice to give the visitors a commanding advantage at halftime. Russia pulled one back 15 minutes from the end...

Argentina minus Messi slump to shock defeat in Bolivia

Edgardo Bauza’s side are third in the South American qualifying section after defeat in the world’s highest capital, with their place at the finals in Russia remaining very much in the balance after a meek display. See alsoBolivia v Argentina: LIVE Argentina had...

Video referee takes centre stage as Spain down France

The video referee made two decisive interventions as Spain beat France 2-0 at the Stade de France. See alsoFrance v Spain as it happened Spain dominated for large swathes of the first half while France threatened on the break but neither side was able to prise an...