Croatia World Cup 2026 team guide
Luka Modric and friends are aiming for one last hurrah but a Tottenham defender is providing hope for the future for England’s group opponents This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup...
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Why Ecuador, Japan and Norway are the dark horses at this World Cup
It was Morocco in 2022, Croatia in 2028 and Costa Rica in 2014. Which team will make an unexpected run in 2026? By WhoScored Every World Cup needs a dark horse: the team no...
Everton ordered to pay Burnley nearly £40m in Premier League relegation legal case
Burnley relegated in 2022 after Everton breached PSR Everton ‘angered’ by verdict and have appealed Burnley have won a landmark legal case against Everton for breaching Premier League financial rules, with the Merseysiders ordered...
Football Daily | Desiré and Guéla Doué lead way at World Cup bursting with brotherly love
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In case you missed it last week, there was a brilliant bit of camerawork in France’s warm-up match against the Côte d’Ivoire...
England’s World Cup setback and Durham’s fight for survival – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Marva Kreel to discuss England’s failure to qualify automatically for the 2027 World Cup and the uncertain future facing Durham. On today’s pod: The...
Exciting transfer window will only exacerbate women’s football’s wealth gap
Alexis Putellas leads a host of stars expected to arrive in the WSL but smaller clubs will still struggle to keep pace The whistle has blown on the 2025-26 season for the vast majority...
World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament
From marvelling at teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America Spain and Portugal in the final, with Spain winning....
Hayes describes ‘experience I will never forget’ as Brazil given eight red cards in loss to USWNT
Wilson sparks winner as US beat Brazil 1-0 Players and staff for Brazil handed eight reds Riot police surround match officials United States manager Emma Hayes said she had “an experience I will never...
Folarin Balogun is the USMNT’s focal point, whether he’s getting touches or not
The Monaco striker’s impact on the US attack will vary depending on how the team builds up, and where that buildup happens • Free newsletter | Daily podcast | Download our app Some strikers...
David Sullivan’s contact with West Ham women’s and youth teams restricted since 2023
‘Temporary agreement’ in place since Football Association safeguarding investigation began three years ago David Sullivan has faced restrictions on his contact with West Ham’s women’s and youth teams since 2023 because of a safeguarding...