David Squires on … making the World Cup great again
Our cartoonist on the people and themes that are fuelling the buildup to next summer’s tournament in North America You can buy a cartoon now in our Print Shop David’s latest book, Chaos in...
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Australia v New Zealand: international women’s football friendly – live
Updates from the Matildas-Football Ferns game in Adelaide Kick-off at Coopers Stadium is 8pm local/8.30pm AEDT Any thoughts? Email Joey Tillies coach Joe Montemurro was asked on the Paramount broadcast about the level of...
Guardian’s Football Weekly and Women’s Football Weekly land podcast double at FSA Awards
Declan Rice and Alessia Russo win player of year awards Sophie Downey recognised in writer of the year category The Guardian has won a double of podcast awards at the Football Supporters’ Association Awards,...
England could have faced tougher rival but Ghana offer chance to focus on details
Game against team ranked 67th in the world allows Sarina Wiegman a chance to look at the bigger picture What is there to learn from England’s 8-0 thrashing of China as they prepare to...
World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?
Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prize The World Cup draw will start at Washington...
Donnarumma is ‘adult enough’ to avoid suspension, says Guardiola
Manchester City keeper is one booking away from ban Manager hopes Phil Foden can end career at club Pep Guardiola will not speak to Gianluigi Donnarumma about receiving four bookings in 10 Premier League...
‘They’re intelligent people’: Frank feels Spurs owners will give him time to build success
Manager criticised supporters for booing on Saturday Says Pedro Porro’s posts were ‘fair in every aspect’ Thomas Frank believes he will be shown patience by Tottenham’s owners despite the fractious home defeat against Fulham...
Pablo Fornals emerges as Betis’s ‘New King’ in emotional Sevilla derby win | Sid Lowe
Manuel Pellegrini’s team had key players missing but still enjoyed a first triumph at the Sánchez-Pizjuán since 2018 “What can I say?” Pablo Fornals said, “really nice”. Mostly, in truth, it hadn’t been, but...
Guglielmo Vicario boos show a creeping toxicity is taking hold at Tottenham | Rob Davies
Reaction to goalkeeper’s error on Saturday was reprehensible but fans have had enough of being let down by the team In my 35 years as a Tottenham fan, 15 of them as a season‑ticket...
West Ham to offer Lucas Paquetá support after red card and online comments
‘It’s hard to live with everything caused in my life’ Brazilian cleared in summer over alleged spot-fixing West Ham plan to offer Lucas Paquetá access to psychological support in response to the midfielder’s red...