The Atletico man took his World Cup tally up to three with a fortuitous goal to down Iran, who gave the Roja plenty of problems in a spirited display

The 2014 World Cup finalists struggled against resolute Iceland on Saturday, and their next rivals are full of confidence ahead of Thursday's match

Spain have moved level on points with Portugal at the summit of Group B after edging past a spirited Iran side at the Kazan Arena.

The Brazil-born striker was the difference as La Roja stumbled past a dogged Iran side to move closer to the knockout stage

The Barcelona defender continued an eventful few weeks by becoming the 13th player to win 100 caps for Spain

The 26-year-old struck a late penalty against Russia but it proved too little, too late as the Egyptians fell to a second defeat in as many games

The England coach is unlikely to be celebrating as wildly the next time his team score at the World Cup after suffering the injury out running

There is no Argentina player more proud to wear the shirt and more eager for success than the diminutive forward, according to his club-mate

The ex-international feels Gernot Rohr’s men stand a chance to clear their mess in Group D, but must first scale Heimir Hallgrimsson men’s hurdle