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After a goalless 90 minutes, Dutch midfielder Jackie Groenen broke the deadlock in the 99th minute of a tense contest, breaking Swedish hearts in the process. (Getty)
ANDY SCOTT

Groenen strikes to take Netherlands through to World Cup final against USA

The European Champions have a chance to become world champions when they take on the current holders of the Fifa Women’s World Cup

  • Andy Scott
3 min read
England’s John Stones and Jesse Lingard celebrate after the match.
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

Fans go wild as England reach World Cup semis

England has reached the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1990

  • Robin Millard
3 min read
Toni Kroos rescued holders Germany from the brink of an unthinkable early World Cup.
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

Kroos strike brings Germany back from the brink

The 10-man reigning champions were in deep trouble when Kroos stepped up to steer in his dramatic winner in the final minute

  • Andy Scott
3 min read
Thai divers gather before they enter to the Tham Luang cave in the northern province of Chiang Rai.
BELGIUM

Belgium, Mexico march on as Germany face Swedish test

Belgium and Mexico powered towards the last 16 of the World Cup with convincing victories as defending champions Germany prepped for Sweden

  • Rob Woollard
4 min read
Sweden’s team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring his third goal during Sweden’s 4-0 win over England in a friendly match.
SWEDEN SOCCER TEAM

Ibrahimovic draws praise after four-goal haul against England

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has drawn praise after scoring four goals – including a jaw-dropping long-range bicycle kick – in Sweden’s 4-2 win over England.

  • Tom Williams
3 min read
AUSTRIA

Russia complete Euro 2008 last-eight line-up

Russia set up a Euro 2008 quarterfinal with coach Guus Hiddink’s native Netherlands after a deserved 2-0 win over Sweden in Group D on Wednesday.

  • Mark Meadows
4 min read