SOCCER FOOTBALL 24H

France v Croatia Sunday, 16:00 Live on BBC One and ITV Les Bleus in clinical form Pre-tournament favourites for a decent chunk of punters, France are now just one step away from sealing their second World Cup title. And while one could still argue that Les Bleus have some spare capacity, especially as far as attacking fireworks go,  their progress to Sunday's showpiece has been undeniably impressive . The madcap 4-3 win over Argentina is the game that will probably live longest in the memory, but the two victories since - 2-0 against Uruguay and 1-0 vs Belgium - have been  feats of remarkable control . France held their opponents at arm's length throughout both matches, ensuring they got full value for their own incisive forays forward. With N'Golo Kanté protecting a durable, streetwise defence, they will take some breaking down in Moscow. Kylian Mbappé has taken most of the plaudits at the other end of the pitch, and understandably so. But Antoine Griezmann...

Belgium v England Saturday, 15:00 Live on ITV Belgium will feel hard done by It wasn't to be for Belgium's Golden Generation in this World Cup although their semi-final against France could have  gone either way . Firing a blank in the last four was out of character for Belgium as they're this World Cup's  leading scorers with 14 goals  in six games but much of that was down to the  strong French defence  and the way N'Golo Kante and and Paul Pogba offered discipline in midfield. The first goal - a headed corner - was crucial and France were able to protect it probably better than any other side in the tournament. A third place play-off should be a  much less intense affair  and, if it's an open game, that's when Belgium thrive. Much, of course, will depend on the side Roberto Martinez sends out. The big guns seeking to end on a high note or the reserve side which  beat England 1-0  in the final group game. Different ago...

Croatia dominated their group, winning all 3 games, opening with a somewhat fortunate 2-0 victory over Nigeria. They then blitzed the highly fancied Argentina 3-0 in a stunning second half, before scoring a 90 th  minute goal to beat Iceland 2-1. Denmark and Croatia were at 1 all after just 4 minutes, but neither side could pull away. Croatia won 3-2 after penalties. They were again forced to a shoot out in the Quarter final with host nation Russia, prevailing 4-3. England cruised into the Round of 16 after just 2 of their 3 games. They opened with a last gasp 2-1 victory over Tunisia, before blitzing Panama 6-1. They then lost 1-0 to Belgium. England lead 1-0 until the 93 rd  minute when Mina scored, forcing the game to a shoot-out, where England won through 4-3. England then accounted for Sweden 2-0 in the Quarters. Lineups Croatia : Subasic; Vrsaljko, Corluka, Lovren, Vida; Badelj, Rakitic; Rebic, Modric, Perisic; Kramaric. England : Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire; ...