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Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory photoshoots Lionel Messi of Argentina stands rigidly in front of the camera. Marc Cucurella of Spain whips his hair and appears to boogie. Diego Moreira of Belgium covers his eyes with his forearm and reveals an eerie tattoo. Harry Kane leans awkwardly on to one knee. There are 1,248 football…
Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-host nation One of the best parts of following football across the world is the way it drags you into special places, local shrines, objects of profound cultural connection. The US, of course, has these holy spaces too. The queue of pilgrims in Philadelphia on Thursday morning stretched down the…
There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.
Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been good It was quite a contrast touching down in sleepy Kansas City hours after having witnessed the bedlam on the streets of New York when the Knicks won the NBA Finals and Brazil drew with Morocco . But this is a World Cup full of contrasts, from Fifa’s…
Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we see In the NFL or NBA, a head coach can sometimes affect momentum in the game during a timeout. Even as a head coach in American football you get three timeouts per half. In most cases in soccer, players have to problem-solve and think on their feet. I’m not a fan of the hydration breaks…
Czech’s audacious defiance of Sepp Maier in Belgrade has slipped into football folklore: ‘The only disadvantage is that I don’t get any royalties from it’ Antonin Panenka laughs like a bear might, a low rumble, suggesting mischief among the memories. He is sat in an office at Bohemians football club in Prague, recounting the story of his impudent, revolutionary penalty that not only won the 1976…
Working at a tournament brings its own demands but nothing like the pressure on home players for a good showing Greetings from Los Angeles – from your own podcasting correspondent. England aside, it’s been 20 years since I was in the host country for a major tournament. Professional commitments make this a marginally different experience from driving around Germany with Ian, Matt and Oli in 2006…
Guardian journalist Pablo Iglesias Maurer captured the US manager Mauricio Pochettino taking a video appearing to look for spies at his team's training ground. “I wanted to see, because you know, we're in an era of, how you say: spy,” he told reporters at his pre-match press conference before their second group-stage match against Australia. World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the app…
The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility Playing in a World Cup is a huge experience; when you’re with the national team, your entire focus is on the squad’s schedule – the hotel, the training centre, the stadium – basically, everything revolves around the matches. I lived that routine daily at the 2022 World Cup and realised the…
Lionel Messi , in his 200th cap, took another step towards solidifying his place as the greatest footballer in the history of the sport, scoring three goals and tying Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the all-time goal scoring mark in World Cup play (16). What happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things’ Continue reading...
With the World Cup expanding to a massive 104 matches, navigating the "morass of endless football" can feel a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, the Guardian’s chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, has done the heavy lifting. He breaks down the group stage fixtures you absolutely cannot miss - from historic David v Goliath battles to high-stakes political showdowns. Continue reading...
⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Haaland v Mbappé in data ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail us Hello and welcome to today’s World Cup news blog where we will recap yesterday’s act…
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 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 SportPochettino 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 SportsWill 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 SportBrian 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.
BBC Sport FootballMabrey shot 17 of 28 overall, including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, tying the single-game 3-point record as well
CBS SportsLGBTQ+ festivities organised around match in Seattle Iran coach says he and his team are focused on football Iran and Egypt attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in th…
The Guardian SportMabrey erupts for record-tying 53 points Tempo cruise past Sparks in 125-97 romp Expansion Toronto return to .500 at 9-9 Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 53 points behind…
The Guardian SportDaizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout st…
BBC Sport FootballAnthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal “If I have my permutations correct,” begins James Humphries, “Japan battering Sweden woul…
The Guardian SportThank goodness this is Dallas and not Gijon . There was ultimately no disgrace in a draw that served everyone, even if one might have forgiven Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu for shaking hands at…
The Guardian FootballThough it's not officially locked in yet it's overwhelmingly likely that the USMNT know their round of 32 opponent
CBS Sports⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Mail Bryan 1 min And off we go! The Netherlands kick off and they will attack from right to left…
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CBS SportsThe Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbe…
The Guardian FootballAnthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.
Sky Sports NewsNetherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Tunisia.
Sky Sports NewsAnthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
BBC Sport FootballSportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Australia vs. Paraguay best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday
CBS SportsSportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his USA vs. Turkiye best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday
CBS SportsSebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
BBC Sport FootballIvory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
BBC Sport FootballAll the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.
BBC Sport FootballThe top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders in each league have advanced
CBS SportsScotland are on the brink of elimination from the World Cup - but there is still a glimmer of hope for Steve Clarke's side.
Sky Sports NewsGoals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
BBC Sport FootballIvory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their…
BBC Sport FootballA bunch of stars are looking up at Eric Cole's after the first round in Connecticut
CBS SportsManchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.
BBC Sport FootballThree title matches are scheduled for Saturday night, plus the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments
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