Netherlands World Cup 2026 team guide
The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectations This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations...
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Everton interested in £15m Hayden Hackney but face stiff competition
23-year-old expected to leave Middlesbrough this month Brighton, Spurs, Forest and Leeds also interested Everton are attempting to sign the Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney but face strong competition for the Championship’s player of the...
Lewis Koumas snatches Wales draw to ruin Ghana’s World Cup sendoff
Ghana thought they would fly to Washington on Wednesday with a victory finally under their belts, England soon in their sights. After five straight friendly defeats since qualifying for the World Cup last October,...
‘Excited but wary’: fans in the 16 host cities share their hopes and fears before the World Cup
In the first of a new series of dispatches, fans in US, Mexico and Canada tell us that they want visitors to have a good time but are angry about ticket prices, Fifa’s priorities...
Jude Bellingham handed World Cup boost for England after being given No 10 shirt
Bellingham takes coveted shirt with Anderson given No 8 England train for first time in Florida ahead of World Cup Jude Bellingham has received a boost from Thomas Tuchel after being handed the coveted...
Ella Toone weighs up Manchester United future after tough campaign
‘Right now, I’m a Manchester United player’ says striker Toone back in England camp after injury absences Ella Toone has said she will have to decide “what’s best for me” as she weighs up...
Mexico federation loses appeals against Fifa fines for fans’ homophobic chant
Fifa doled out heavy fines for repeated violations Mexico has campaigned to eradicate the chant World Cup opener features Mexico at the Azteca Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Just days...
Football Daily | Southampton find a ‘super-talented’ reason to stick with Tonda Eckert
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Southampton don’t have an official club motto. But at the start of next season, as they try to leave behind the spying...
Fulham confirm Marco Silva is leaving as head coach amid Benfica interest
Silva had been in charge at Fulham for five years Benfica poised to lose José Mourinho for Madrid job Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach....
Japan World Cup 2026 team guide
Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them too This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation...