Spain World Cup 2026 team guide
Ranked only behind France and having a teenage prodigy in Lamine Yamal alongside an in-form Nico Williams, we can expect much from La Roja This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup...
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Putellas doubles up to lead Spain rout and leave England staring at playoffs
Spain 4-0 England Guijarro 19, Putellas 37 55, Pina 78 Only a minor miracle will save European champions England from having to come through World Cup qualifying playoffs after they suffered an utterly humiliating...
Tuchel confident ‘sharp’ Kane is in perfect form to lead England at World Cup
Head coach says Bayern Munich striker is in ‘top shape’ England face New Zealand in warm-up on Saturday Thomas Tuchel has said that Harry Kane is in top shape and ready to lead England...
‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup
For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsold As far back as he can remember, football has long...
Spain v England: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying – live
⚽️ Crucial qualifier kicks off at 8pm BST in Mallorca⚽️ Tom Garry’s preview | Sign up for Moving the Goalposts Permutations: The league stage of the Uefa’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers runs until 9...
Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash
O’Neill agrees one-year deal after successful return Keane had a managerial spell with Maccabi Tel Aviv Celtic are expected to confirm the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their permanent manager after the 74-year-old agreed...
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 team guide
A pre-tournament change of manager has complicated planning but, with the pressure off to an extent, Saudi talent has a chance to prove itself This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup...
Fifa asks fans mistakenly issued free World Cup tickets to re-buy at full price
Governing body ‘regrets’ website error that caused glitch Ticketing process being investigated by attorneys general Fifa has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of...
Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players
Social media protection service offered by Fifa English FA yet to confirm whether it will use service Fifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive...
Real Madrid want the world to know there’s another show in town
Before the Geopolitics World Cup circus gets under way, Real Madrid would like you to know there’s always another show in town. Los Blancos have an odd, difficult relationship with the tournament. Spain’s 2010...