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World Cup: Classy Belgium outshine England
Belgium achieved their best ever World Cup finish, beating England 2-0 to claim third.
World Cup: Belgium edge England for third
The Belgians earned their highest World Cup finish by beating England 2-0.
All Whites star Vicelich is a Croatian at heart
Ivan Vicelich said anything could happen as Croatia face France in the Fifa Final.
Live updates: England v Belgium
Follow live as England take on Belgium in the World Cup third place playoff.
Kris Shannon: World Cup first XI awards
From the tournament's best goal to the biggest brain explosion, the winners are right here
Why the world needs France to win the World Cup
France must win the World Cup if there is a faint hope the world could be a better place.
World Cup's 'hot women' warning
Broadcasters get warning from FIFA about cameramen focusing on attractive female fans.
Football left you foggy? Bosses give workers a late pass
Football fans should make arrangements with work to prepare for Monday's 3am start.
Inside another English footballing tragedy
It's hard to imagine when England might get this chance again, writes Michael Burgess.
Martin Devlin: Why France will win the World Cup final
So let's talk about the final.
Really? Why you should watch the Third Place playoff
Your guide to the 'must watch game of the year' – the World Cup third place game
'P***y season': A-League star's crazy party claim
An A-League star has given Australia a scathing send-off.
Fifa probes England fans' Croatia chants
"Possible discriminatory" chants by England fans being investigated by Fifa.
Fiat workers strike after Juventus sign Ronaldo
Both Juventus and Fiat are controlled by the Agnelli family.
FIFA World Cup: France's captain hits back at Belgian jibes
Captain Hugo Lloris believes France have developed into a "complete" team.
FIFA World Cup: England players won't look back in anger
Southgate's boys will go home as heroes but first face Belgium in a playoff match.
England's exit, as seen by French media
France dreamed of beating its old foe in final of the World Cup.
The Stoked Pod: Football's not coming home
Where all things sport, culture and life morph into one trivial weekly podcast.
World Cup of no sleep: The untold story
This is the untold story of fans who have lost sleep - the real heroes of the World Cup.
Why NZ Football are still winners at the World Cup
NZ Football will be in for a huge financial payout at the World Cup despite not qualifying
Did England try to cheat in semifinal?
Untelevised footage showed the extent England were willing to go to score against Croatia.
$7k, nine month multi rests on World Cup final
One punter could do the near impossible on Monday morning, turning a $17 multi into $7k
Phoenix close to signing Polish midfielder
Michał Kopczyński could follow former Newcastle United player Steven Taylor to NZ.
England's crucial mistake! Croatia motivated by English arrogance
Croatia World Cup captain Luka Modrić: cheap England talk drove us on.
Watch: How England and Croatia fans reacted to each goal
Incredible video of England fans celebrating before the dream turned to dust.
Devlin: In the end England simply weren't good enough
Ordinary England had a carpet ride, and we all rode along with them.
England fans turn on 'disgraceful' ref after Croatia defeat
World Cup semifinal referee in the gun - labelled "disgraceful" after England defeat
World Cup Daily: Croatia break English hearts
Jason Pine looks back on the World Cup semifinal between England and Croatia.
England media, fans react to World Cup exit
English media, fans and former players react to the nation's World Cup semifinal defeat.
Croatia and England head to extra-time
England and Croatia are going into extratime to decide which side will face France
No British state representative at World Cup semifinal
There's no British state representative in the VIP box for England's World Cup semifinal
World Cup live: Croatia wins! England's going home
Live updates of the World Cup semifinal between England and Croatia.
Fingers crossed: 'It's our chance this time'
If things go Martin Damon's way, he'll have the best excuse for being late to work today.