World Cup hosts Qatar’s fears of an early tournament exit loomed large as they lost 3-1 to Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
Wales’ hopes of making the knockout stages of the World Cup were left hanging by a thread following a 2-0 defeat to Iran.
Harry Maguire says his self-belief never wavered amid poor performances and widespread criticism, although the England defender admits his lack of game time had him a little concerned over his World Cup place.
Kalidou Koulibaly has leapt to the defence of his Chelsea team-mate Edouard Mendy after his costly errors in Senegal's opening World Cup defeat to the Netherlands.
Gareth Southgate has urged England to continue on the mission of 'regaining their respectability on the world stage' as they go about trying to seal a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup with victory over the United States.
Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history just two days after severing ties with Manchester United to help Portugal beat Ghana.