France’s mouthwatering clash with Argentina signals the start of the knockout stages

But axe is about to fall on two from Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal and France

Tie features some of the world’s best strikers and uncompromising defenders

Igor Smolnikov sent off for hosts in first half as defeat means they must settle for second

Russia face Uruguay while Iran look to secure shock qualification against Portugal

Portugal, Spain and Uruguay will all be looking for wins in their middle matches

A crowd of 27,015 watched the Group A game in Ekaterinburg

Mohamed Salah remains on bench as he continues recovery from injury

Uruguay look like the favourites but the pressure is on hosts Russia to qualify

Uruguayan striker reverts to type as Italian becomes the third bite victim of his career

With Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani in form the original World Cup winners look strong

O’Neill trusts footballers to do what’s necessary because he was one and knows the drill

Ireland midfielder: ‘There is no bigger game for me at the moment than this one tonight’

Robbie Brady is ruled out, but Shane Long expected to train for tomorrow’s match

Cycle of dread and resentment perpetuated in rush to condemn and lampoon players

Barcelona striker was on the bench, warmed up, but was not listed among the substitutes

Fiji’s have too much pace and power for South American side

11 tries for Michael Cheika’s side as they rack up biggest win of the tournament to date

Liam Williams, Paul James and Dan Lydiate all suffer knocks ahead of England game

Uruguay striker says there will never be another biting incident