Argentina v Austria: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local/1pm ET/6pm BST/3am Mon AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Dominic Hello and welcome to Monday’s first hit of World Cup action. The holders are in Texas...
June 22, 2026
Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity
Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity On a March night in Guadalajara...
The Hotspot | Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing
How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport If you have watched the World Cup, you may have seen the big signs announcing...
WSL and WSL2 fans can drink alcohol in stands next season after successful trial
Leagues’ regulations altered after positive test period Clubs will not be obliged to offer option to supporters Women’s Super League and WSL2 clubs can permit supporters to drink alcohol in view of the pitch...
Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory shoot Lionel Messi of Argentina stands rigidly in front of the camera. Marc Cucurella of Spain whips his hair and...
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde continue remarkable story; Messi, Mbappé and Haaland return – live
⚽ All the latest news from day 11 of the tournament⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us Spain are an entirely different proposition with Lamine Yamal, aren’t they? Apologies if...
Messi and Argentina ready to turn up the heat after fast World Cup start
It is the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s exploits against England. The scene is set for Lionel Messi to imbue the date with fresh significance How do you build on perfection? It is the...
Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting | Miguel Dantas
One of the finest players to grace the game no longer deserves his place in the team and should take it upon himself to stand down to serve their chances At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo’s...
Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst | Barney Ronay
Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-host nation One of the best parts of following football across the world is the way it drags you into...
Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope | Alexander Abnos
The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team As they prepared for the future, the Iran national team looked to...