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Latest news as World Cup countdown continues Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail Tom Morning (BST) everyone. Two days to go, and the excitement/tension/hype is mounting. We’ll be across as much of...

After helping to shock Italy in the playoffs, the Bosnia and Herzegovina captain is out to upset co-hosts Canada in their opening match on Friday “Sometimes there is an end for all of us,...

A last World Cup – surely – for Cristiano Ronaldo, and Portugal are in great shape for a long run in the competition This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’...

England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort In the disorientation of the moment, as Djed Spence lay on the turf, the pain radiating from the left...

BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory “Before every tournament there are always concerns,” Kelly...

Micheal Barwegan is part of an all-Canadian crew at this World Cup, and says the new offside system makes his job easier in some ways The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition...

Was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup ‘He deserves the support of the football community’ A Somali referee, who was set to become the first person from his country...

Scotland branded ‘unprofessional, weak’ John McGinn: ‘Our job is to look after Scotland’ Scotland’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has been immediately overshadowed by a war of words with Norway....

‘Do not have sufficient funds to operate in 26-27 season’ Talks with potential investors ‘have fallen away’ Durham, the Women’s Super League 2 side, have issued an urgent plea for funding and warned that...

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder wanted €65m He was denied a transfer to Charleroi in Belgium in 2014 Lassana Diarra has reached a settlement with Fifa and the Belgian Football Association over claims...