France v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm ET/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Tim Evening everyone and welcome to the Kylian Mbappé show. He’s the captain of France, he’s the...
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Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat
Head coach wants players to use energy in the right spaces and is also getting the best out of an in-form Harry Kane It didn’t take long for one wag in the travelling England...
A history of World Cup red cards: high feet, lost heads and a covered mouth
Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage After a fairly pedestrian first half of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the...
African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?
There are twice as many teams from Caf at this World Cup than in 2022, but their results so far have been hit and miss • Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download...
Football Daily | Uruguay misfire and leave Bielsa-ball in danger of kicking the bucket
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...
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...
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...