Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 team guide
With a World Cup winner at the helm in Fabio Cannavaro, the White Wolves make their tournament debut This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some...
June 10, 2026
From World Cup Willie to Tip and Tap: a nostalgic nod to the era of lovably quirky mascots
This year’s World Cup serves up yet more soulless, corporate animal slop to leave fans pining for the days of unique talismans World Cup Willie marched on to the scene in 1966 with a...
Bukayo Saka is playing through pain barrier, says Tuchel, as World Cup kick-off looms
Arsenal forward still struggling with achilles injury ‘Bukayo is just not there yet. Some things are missing’ Bukayo Saka continues to play through the pain of an achilles injury, according to the England manager,...
Lionesses ease past Ukraine but must navigate playoffs to qualify for World Cup
England 3-0 Ukraine Carter 14, Stanway 37, Mead 67 England had to settle for a place in the World Cup playoffs despite cruising to a 3-0 victory against Ukraine, as Spain’s 6-1 win in...