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Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionism Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Sweden’s Yasin Ayari has a Tunisian father and chose not to celebrate his first goal against Tunisia (he couldn’t resist celebrating when he scored later, though). Declan Rice did something similar after scoring against the Republic of…
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
As the World Cup group stage draws to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout rounds and potential routes to the final on July 19.
Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".
Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In 10 of the past 12 World Cups, six goals has been the standard to bag yourself the Golden Boot. Usually a goal per game will suffice. In fact, on two occasions (in 2006 and 2010) a mere five strikes has been enough. Yet a quick glance at the current 2026 Geopolitics World Cup Golden Boot standings after most teams have played two games sees…
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.
Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournament Buy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.
⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Haaland v Mbappé in data ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail us Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland will go head-to-head later on as France take on Nor…
The Guardian FootballDoubts rise over the World Cup's format as the first of the two group games that give the two teams a chance to progress with a draw finishes 0-0.
BBC Sport FootballCricket updates from second day at Trent Bridge from 11am BST Day one report | Read the Spin | Mail Taha If you’re at Trent Bridge today please drop me a line – would be good to hear how those in t…
The Guardian SportSeven-time champion could face Swiatek in third round Ostapenko and Sabalenka drawn in Raducanu’s quarter Serena Williams will face Australia’s Maja Joint at Wimbledon in her long-awaited return to…
The Guardian SportAmerican superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
BBC SportAre the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
BBC Sport FootballNewcastle midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are in demand, Chelsea want Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool still chase Yan Diomande.
BBC Sport FootballSpain present a formidable obstacle for a Uruguay side needing a win to progress – and quell a rebellious dressing-room mood In the summer of 2011, at about the time Marcelo Bielsa was arriving at …
The Guardian FootballScotland's Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she aims to be "as strong as possible" for the major events up to the 2028 Olympics.
BBC SportSportsLine's team of experts have revealed their World Cup parlay and soccer predictions for Friday's matches
CBS SportsFriday, June 26 features six more matches, and here are our four anytime 2026 World Cup goalscorer prop picks
CBS SportsThe New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few months A stunning evening sun was setting behind Union City on Wednesda…
The Guardian FootballBerhalter was USA’s pass master, McKennie led the side well but back line struggled against Turkish attacks Matt Turner In a surprise start, Turner was unable to stop the three shots he faced on hi…
The Guardian SportWhen Seattle announced it would host a Pride Match during the 2026 World Cup, it was long before the draw had even been made.
Sky Sports NewsThe United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
BBC Sport FootballMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Mark Langdon and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Ecuador beat Germany to reach the last 32 Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballTom Aspinall says he is back in full training for the first time after surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch with Ciryl Gane.
BBC SportCeltic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
BBC Sport FootballPochettino made nine changes, while Christian Pulisic made a much-needed return to the pitch after missing last week's win with a calf issue
CBS SportsThe right’s verdict is in: white, heterosexual, Christian men face the most discrimination in the US. The Giants don’t want to push back On 19 June, the New York Times published an article on the h…
The Guardian SportPushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
BBC SportTwo of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.
BBC Sport FootballAs Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
BBC Sport FootballHearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...
BBC Sport FootballThe word No 1 has had difficult periods previously, but at 35 and a wealthy family man, could he now be tempted towards a more relaxed lifestyle? Magnus Carlsen’s four defeats in a row during the W…
The Guardian SportWith those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended his coverage of England’s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history. So we did … Des Lynam ended the BB…
The Guardian FootballIt is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting.
Sky Sports NewsIna Yoon leads the Women's PGA Championship by two shots after the first round as Nelly Korda's hopes of a third straight major falter.
BBC SportUS manager says his team deserve congratulations Plays down talk of momentum and focuses on positives Mauricio Pochettino criticized questions over his team’s performance in a 3-2 loss to Turkey on…
The Guardian SportWill you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?
BBC Sport FootballAs England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
BBC Sport FootballCraig Foster thought the Socceroos played a 'near-perfect game' in their draw with Paraguay. 'Brilliant campaign, managed the game well today, and that’s important in World Cups,' the former Soccer…
The Guardian SportGoalless draw against Paraguay secures second place in Group D Australia have seven-day break before knockout game in Dallas Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the …
The Guardian SportTurkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
BBC Sport FootballThe US men’s national team have already made history this summer. They scored the most goals they ever have in a single World Cup game, won two straight games in the tournament for the first time i…
The Guardian FootballAustralia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
BBC Sport FootballDefeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.
BBC Sport Football⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Questions for readers: 1. Who’s your favorite all-time Turkey player? Mine: Hakan Şükür, “the Bull of the Bosphorus.” Continue reading...
The Guardian SportHere's how the Americans performed against Turkiye in a last-second 3-2 loss
CBS SportsThe Socceroos locked in their place in the last 32 as Group D runners-up while Paraguay finished third and face a nervous wait after a goalless draw Jonathan Liew considers the impact of this World…
The Guardian SportThe group stage is ending, who will teams face in the knockouts once they qualify?
CBS SportsWith the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.
BBC Sport FootballThe group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round
CBS SportsFans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure With 22 minutes gone on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium, and an injury…
The Guardian FootballAll-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fit Serena Williams left it until the last minute to take the final available singles wildcard …
The Guardian SportEliminated Turkey scored a 98th-minute winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts USA, who will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32.
Sky Sports NewsAustralia are into the last 32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
Sky Sports NewsIt was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 draw in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knockout phase…
The Guardian FootballBrian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
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