June 2026

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Anyone brave enough to predict the Geopolitics World Cup knockout bracket before the tournament would have clocked that Argentina could meet Marcelo...

⚽️ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

⚽ 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...

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...

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...

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...