23 July 2026
Fans Say World Cup 2026 Surprised Them. Here Is Why.
Supporters from across the three host nations reflect on a tournament that beat expectations despite real flaws along the way.
Off the pitch and around the World Cup. Cited stories from across the game, drawn by our AI correspondent.
23 July 2026
Supporters from across the three host nations reflect on a tournament that beat expectations despite real flaws along the way.
23 July 2026
Spain's World Cup-winning captain may need a back operation and is reportedly pushing for a move to Real Madrid, piling fresh misery on Manchester City.
23 July 2026
Arsenal face a major defensive headache after William Saliba came back from the World Cup with a back problem requiring an extended rehabilitation spell.
23 July 2026
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has suggested he may walk away from international football after Argentina's painful defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
23 July 2026
Argentina's assistant coach Roberto Ayala has spoken out about the post-match confrontation with Spain's Dani Olmo that set social media alight after the World Cup final.
22 July 2026
A record 23.6% of World Cup 2026 squad members played for a country other than their birthplace, making this the most globally mobile tournament in history.
22 July 2026
The Guardian sizes up the contenders for 2030 as a golden generation of veterans prepares to step aside and new stars emerge.
22 July 2026
Reuters footage captured the crowd's reaction as Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino appeared together at the World Cup trophy ceremony.
22 July 2026
The Guardian reflects on how the first 48-team World Cup unfolded, from debut nations to dramatic exits and Spain's ultimate triumph.
22 July 2026
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez has broken his silence following his sending-off in the World Cup final, saying the squad played with pride even as FIFA investigates post-match behaviour.
22 July 2026
A Guardian deep-dive asks whether Spain's Rodri, already a Ballon d'Or and Champions League winner, has now collected every prize the sport has to offer.
22 July 2026
The Guardian's team of reporters share the tournament highlights that stuck with them most, from a generational handover at goal to a thunderstorm classic at the Azteca.
22 July 2026
Spain's manager has written himself into football history by leading his country to World Cup glory from humble coaching beginnings.
22 July 2026
The former couple found themselves at the same venue for Spain's World Cup triumph, in a moment that mixed football, music and personal history.
22 July 2026
The King had a characteristically dry response to England's World Cup heartbreak, captured on camera by Reuters.
21 July 2026
Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool forward and England captain who became one of the most beloved figures in British football, has passed away after battling cancer.
21 July 2026
World football's governing body is investigating the post-match confrontation between players after the 2026 World Cup final.
21 July 2026
Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, has launched a blistering attack on FIFA and its president, demanding Gianni Infantino step down after what he called a pattern of irresponsible decisions.
21 July 2026
The Guardian reveals how Nico Williams battled through a difficult injury-hit tournament to play a decisive role in Spain's World Cup final win over Argentina.
21 July 2026
Brazil's talismanic forward and Germany's legendary keeper are among eleven players who confirmed their international retirements at the close of the 2026 World Cup.
21 July 2026
Lamine Yamal brought the laughs to Spain's World Cup bus parade by brandishing a sign referencing the post-final scuffle between team-mates Gavi and Leandro Paredes.
21 July 2026
The Guardian delivers a sweeping verdict on a tournament that thrilled in the early rounds but raised serious questions about the game's future direction.
21 July 2026
Sky Sports breaks down the record-setting statistics from a 48-team, 104-game, 308-goal tournament.
21 July 2026
The new world champions returned to Madrid to scenes of mass celebration, with enormous crowds greeting their triumphant squad.
20 July 2026
Sky Sports weighs whether Rodri's midfield dominance across the tournament truly eclipsed Lionel Messi's individual brilliance in the race for the Golden Ball.
20 July 2026
Retired Germany legend Toni Kroos posted a two-word message after Spain beat Argentina in the final, and the internet could not stop talking about it.
20 July 2026
France winger Michael Olise has rewritten the history books by recording seven assists across the 2026 tournament, surpassing a record that had stood since the Pele era.
20 July 2026
The sitting US president became the first to attend a World Cup final on home soil, arriving by helicopter and watching from a luxury box alongside FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
20 July 2026
Kylian Mbappe finished as the tournament's top scorer, edging out Lionel Messi in a Golden Boot race that kept fans gripped until the very end.
20 July 2026
The Brazilian legend said Cristiano Ronaldo can still perform in Saudi Arabia but suggested the demands of a World Cup require a much higher standard.
20 July 2026
Reuters asks whether the entertainment-first approach adopted during the North American World Cup will reshape football permanently or fade as a novelty.
20 July 2026
Sky Sports writers have picked their tournament highs and lows, handing Rodri the player of the tournament prize after Spain's triumph.
20 July 2026
Spain's coach called it written in the stars, while England's Harry Kane backed Thomas Tuchel to grow from the experience of a semi-final exit.
20 July 2026
The Guardian reviews the star-studded World Cup final half-time show, which crammed Madonna, Coldplay and Justin Bieber into one controversial mid-match spectacle.
20 July 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who played a key role in one of the tournament's great fairytale runs, is hoping his World Cup performances earn him a new club contract.
20 July 2026
From Cape Verde's fairytale run to Norway's historic quarter-final, Reuters picks out the moments and themes that made the 2026 World Cup memorable.
20 July 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signalled that further expansion of the World Cup beyond 48 teams could be on the table for 2030.
20 July 2026
Ferran Torres came on as a substitute and fired home a rebound in extra time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.
20 July 2026
The US president and FIFA's boss were met with jeers from the MetLife Stadium crowd during the World Cup trophy ceremony.
20 July 2026
Ferran Torres struck in extra time to give Spain a 1-0 win over Argentina and a second World Cup title.
19 July 2026
Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's stunning 6-4 third-place win over France, with Bukayo Saka at the heart of everything.
19 July 2026
Thomas Tuchel urged his England squad to look back on their World Cup campaign with pride rather than regret after finishing third.
19 July 2026
Bukayo Saka's hat-trick powered England to a thrilling 6-4 win over France and their best World Cup result in 60 years.
19 July 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps has said an emotional farewell to the national team after a long and decorated reign in charge.
19 July 2026
The head of the Council of Europe has written a pointed public letter accusing FIFA of leaving the World Cup dangerously exposed to fraud through its embrace of sports betting.
19 July 2026
The Guardian argues that Spain's dominance in this World Cup is no accident, but the product of a deep national football identity that every Spanish player absorbs from youth.
19 July 2026
With the World Cup final hours away at New Jersey Stadium, The Guardian breaks down the stats, omens and fatigue factors that could decide who lifts the trophy.
19 July 2026
Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New York will feature a half-time show, winners' rings and the presence of Donald Trump, making it the most elaborate final in the tournament's history.
19 July 2026
Bukayo Saka delivered a stunning hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in Miami to claim third place at the World Cup, their best finish since 1966.
18 July 2026
David Beckham refused to pick a winner between Spain and Argentina, earning boos from the crowd for his diplomatic silence.
18 July 2026
FIFA has yet to name a venue for the 2030 final and Reuters reports that Morocco and Spain are both lobbying hard for the honour.
18 July 2026
A dramatic thunderstorm forced Spain to abandon their last training session before Sunday's World Cup final.
18 July 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel insists his instincts were right in the semi-final defeat, even as his team prepares for a third-place match nobody wanted.
18 July 2026
Tactical analyst Jonathan Wilson argues that neutralising Spain's midfield engine is the key to Argentina lifting the trophy on Sunday.
18 July 2026
The Guardian reports that organisational headaches including Donald Trump's planned dramatic entrance and wildfire smoke are threatening to overshadow the World Cup final in New York.
18 July 2026
Patrice Migne, who guided Haiti to their first World Cup in 52 years, has been appointed as the new head coach of Gabon, according to Reuters.
18 July 2026
Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew has delivered a withering verdict on Thomas Tuchel, arguing the England manager used the broader football culture as a shield after a damaging semi-final exit.
18 July 2026
A Guardian review of how the United States performed as a World Cup host dishes out praise for atmosphere but a failing grade for the price of a ticket.
18 July 2026
Thomas Tuchel has admitted England carry the wound of their World Cup semi-final defeat into Saturday's third-place clash with France in Miami.
18 July 2026
FIFA's monitoring service detected seven million abusive comments directed at players and staff during the 2026 World Cup, the governing body has revealed.
18 July 2026
A US Soccer Federation vice-president writes in The Guardian that Gianni Infantino's pursuit of Donald Trump's favour has deeply damaged football's credibility on its biggest stage.
18 July 2026
A Reuters investigation finds that more than half of all group-stage matches were attended to capacity, even as some tickets reached extraordinary resale prices.
18 July 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has declared the 2026 tournament the greatest ever, according to Sky Sports.
18 July 2026
BeIN Sports reports Spain are monitoring Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro as both work through individual sessions days before the final against Argentina.
18 July 2026
Reuters reports that Didier Deschamps acknowledges his players dislike the third-place playoff concept, but insists they owe France a bronze medal before his farewell.
18 July 2026
Sky Sports reports a tense mood in the England camp after the Argentina defeat, with Thomas Tuchel weighing his options for the third-place match.
18 July 2026
The Guardian reveals that FIFA arranged a flight for the Portugal national team that was previously used by US immigration authorities for deportation operations.
18 July 2026
From a controversial red card intervention to trophy presenter at Sunday's final, Donald Trump has become one of the defining figures of this tournament.
18 July 2026
Saturday's bronze medal game is far more than a consolation match, with Thomas Tuchel's future as England boss hanging in the balance.
18 July 2026
The US president publicly questioned England's tactical choices during the World Cup semi-final, singling out Harry Kane's position on the pitch.
17 July 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received endorsements from more than 200 member associations for a fourth term, even as controversy continues to swirl around the governing body.
17 July 2026
Pep Guardiola has shared his view on how Spain can overcome Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, pointing to domination of the midfield as the decisive factor.
17 July 2026
FIFA has announced that the champions of Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina will receive World Cup rings, in a new addition to the trophy ceremony in New Jersey.
17 July 2026
Thomas Tuchel has pledged his future to England after their World Cup semi-final exit, but Sky Sports sets out the serious questions his reign must now answer.
17 July 2026
France and England meet in Miami on Saturday in a match neither side wanted, but with personal milestones giving it genuine edge.
17 July 2026
Cape Verde's World Cup goalkeeper says he will only move to a bigger club on his own terms, rejecting the idea of being a marketing tool.
17 July 2026
Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić has opened up on the moment FIFA told him he would take charge of the World Cup Final.
17 July 2026
The goal that sent Argentina to the final continues to divide opinion, with questions raised over whether a foul by Lionel Messi should have ruled it out.
17 July 2026
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain into the final as France, despite having Mbappe and Olise, failed to show up in Dallas.
17 July 2026
Former Concacaf insider Mel Brennan says football's governance remains opaque and the World Cup's promise for the region leaves many communities behind.
17 July 2026
The UK Prime Minister has backed a FIFA investigation after Argentina players displayed a political banner referencing the Falkland Islands following their semi-final win.
17 July 2026
The two World Cup finalists have met only once before at the tournament, a 2-1 Argentina win at Villa Park sixty years ago.
17 July 2026
A new report reveals that close to 20 percent of matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in conditions that the global players' union has warned are unsafe for footballers.
17 July 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly grew frustrated with Kobbie Mainoo in training during the World Cup, while Argentina's Enzo Fernandez quietly deleted a social media post mocking England after the semi-final.
17 July 2026
France defender Lucas Digne has broken his silence over the controversial penalty awarded against him for a foul on Lamine Yamal in the semi-final loss to Spain.
17 July 2026
Outgoing France coach Didier Deschamps has sent a firm message to his players ahead of their third-place clash with England, insisting the tournament is not finished for Les Bleus.
17 July 2026
The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will attend Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey and present the trophy.
16 July 2026
Coming from behind in Atlanta, Argentina pulled off a dramatic semi-final comeback to set up a final against Spain.
16 July 2026
Sunday's showpiece in New Jersey will pit European champions Spain against Argentina in what promises to be a clash for the ages.
16 July 2026
Reuters spotlights the lucky pair who have been living every football fan's dream: a fully paid World Cup experience from start to finish.
16 July 2026
A German court has issued an injunction ordering FIFA to halt what it called manipulative practices in its official secondary ticket market at the 2026 World Cup, according to The Guardian.
16 July 2026
Two masked intruders scaled the wall of Lamine Yamal's Barcelona property shortly after he helped Spain reach the World Cup final, according to The Guardian.
16 July 2026
The fractious but productive tension between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel ran through England's entire World Cup campaign, according to Sky Sports.
16 July 2026
Son Heung-min struggled badly in front of goal for South Korea and MLS fans will be watching to see if that form carries over.
16 July 2026
Oyarzabal's penalty and a Porro finish ended France's World Cup dream in Arlington, setting up a Spain versus Argentina final.
16 July 2026
A Guardian analysis argues Thomas Tuchel's cautious decisions in the second half helped Argentina rather than England.
16 July 2026
Harry Kane says sitting on a one-goal lead felt natural, but Argentina had other ideas.
16 July 2026
Argentine players displayed a politically charged Falklands banner on the pitch after beating England, putting FIFA under pressure to respond.
16 July 2026
Argentina's stunning late comeback in Atlanta ends England's World Cup dream and sends the holders into a final against Spain.
15 July 2026
Police in Cape Town have launched an investigation after the body of South Africa footballer Jayden Adams was found following the tournament.
15 July 2026
Supporters of Argentina have been spotted carrying out a quirky pre-match ritual involving a frozen image of England captain Harry Kane ahead of the semi-final showdown.
15 July 2026
France's long and glorious era under Didier Deschamps has come to a painful close following a heavy World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.
15 July 2026
England's captain Harry Kane has moved to silence speculation about a falling out between manager Thomas Tuchel and midfielder Jude Bellingham ahead of the Argentina semi-final.
15 July 2026
The Guardian crunches the records and reveals what this semi-final line-up means for World Cup history.
15 July 2026
A Guardian essay argues that this tournament has become impossible to separate from the world's biggest political fault lines.
15 July 2026
Argentina supporters found a quirky way to get under England's skin before the World Cup semi-final.
15 July 2026
France's media turned on Didier Deschamps and his players with brutal honesty after a 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain left the nation stunned.
15 July 2026
Thomas Tuchel showed off a rarely seen lighter side at his pre-semi-final press conference, giving England fans reason to smile before the biggest game in a generation.
15 July 2026
Spain's right back Pedro Porro emerged as an unlikely match-winner as La Roja dismantled France to reach the World Cup final, according to The Guardian.
15 July 2026
USA striker Folarin Balogun predicted the political storm that followed President Trump's intervention to overturn his World Cup suspension.
15 July 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty and a Pedro Porro strike sealed a dominant 2-0 victory for Spain in Dallas, sending them to the World Cup final.
15 July 2026
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is not surprised England have reached the World Cup semi-finals, setting up a fascinating final-four clash.
15 July 2026
France's coach admitted his side were outclassed and questioned the referee after a painful 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain.
14 July 2026
France's World Cup semi-final against Spain falls on Bastille Day, lending the match a profound national significance.
14 July 2026
Slaven Bilic is back in charge of Croatia and has wasted no time declaring his ambition for the national side.
14 July 2026
The Guardian asks whether Tuesday's clash in Dallas might deliver more drama than the actual World Cup final.
14 July 2026
Sky Sports has set out the details of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, as anticipation builds around one of football's great rivalries.
14 July 2026
Lamine Yamal heads into the Spain vs France semi-final with a stunning personal record against Les Bleus that has the football world taking notice.
14 July 2026
Lamine Yamal's three-year-old brother Keyne has become one of the most talked-about personalities of the entire tournament, according to The Guardian.
14 July 2026
Sky Sports investigates why Thomas Tuchel has not given Kobbie Mainoo a single minute of action during England's entire World Cup campaign.
14 July 2026
Sky Sports breaks down the tactical blueprint Thomas Tuchel may deploy to stop Lionel Messi and send England to the World Cup final.
14 July 2026
Jude Bellingham has become the tournament's standout midfielder with six goals, and Gary Neville says his displays have been almost single-handedly carrying England to the semi-finals.
14 July 2026
Diego Forlan is set to take temporary charge of Uruguay after Marcelo Bielsa departed following a turbulent and disappointing World Cup group stage exit.
14 July 2026
Sky Sports breaks down Tuesday's blockbuster semi-final, with Lamine Yamal and Rodri identified as the figures who could stop Kylian Mbappe from sending France into the final.
13 July 2026
The Guardian traces the psychological weight of past semi-final heartbreaks for England, Argentina, France and Spain as the tournament reaches its final four.
13 July 2026
Activists and residents have condemned Atlanta's disposal of belongings belonging to unhoused people near a World Cup venue, saying the city broke promises made before the tournament.
13 July 2026
The expanded 48-team tournament has already drawn more fans through the gates than the last two World Cups put together, with four matches still to come.
13 July 2026
The Guardian's photo editors captured scenes of jubilation as England's World Cup victory became one of the defining images of the weekend.
13 July 2026
Swiss officials and players were left furious after a controversial VAR review led to Breel Embolo being sent off, a decision that swung the quarter-final against Argentina.
13 July 2026
The long-running tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham has tested both manager and player, but may be exactly what England need heading into the semi-finals.
13 July 2026
Christian Pulisic has spoken out publicly following the United States' painful 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16, calling the result only the beginning of a longer journey.
13 July 2026
The Guardian argues that Jude Bellingham is playing a tournament within a tournament, his individual brilliance keeping England alive even as the team around him struggles for fluency.
13 July 2026
For the first time since Italia 1990, every World Cup semi-finalist is a former world champion, as Argentina, France, Spain and England converge on the final four.
12 July 2026
England's centre-backs Marc Guehi and John Stones passed a stern test against Erling Haaland, giving Thomas Tuchel real encouragement ahead of the semi-final.
12 July 2026
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, to fire England into the World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in Miami.
12 July 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says any further expansion of the World Cup, to 64 teams, will only be discussed once the 2026 edition concludes.
12 July 2026
Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement to become Germany's next head coach after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following the country's World Cup exit.
12 July 2026
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says the semi-final against England is simply a football match, not a moment weighed down by the past.
12 July 2026
Jude Bellingham pushed back publicly on his own manager after Thomas Tuchel admitted he was unhappy with England's performance against Norway.
12 July 2026
Eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium have left the venue brimming with confidence as it looks ahead to the Super Bowl and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
12 July 2026
Tens of thousands of Norwegian fans filled the streets of Oslo to celebrate their team's historic World Cup journey even as the tournament dream came to a close.
12 July 2026
The Guardian's player ratings reveal just how much England leaned on Jude Bellingham to get past a resilient Norway side.
12 July 2026
Julian Alvarez produced a moment of magic in extra time to break Swiss hearts and send Argentina into the semis.
12 July 2026
Two of the tournament favourites are on a collision course after both booked their places in the last four this weekend.
12 July 2026
Two of France's key defenders missed training on Saturday as the semi-final against Spain draws closer.
12 July 2026
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a composed extra-time winner, as England edged Norway 2-1 in Miami.
12 July 2026
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin led a chorus of disbelief after the mistaken identity ruling that ended his side's World Cup.
12 July 2026
A stunning VAR mistaken-identity ruling condemned Breel Embolo and broke Swiss hearts as Argentina won 3-1 after extra time.
11 July 2026
Several players competing at the 2026 World Cup in protective facial masks have drawn attention to how badly soccer underestimates facial and nasal injuries.
11 July 2026
Thousands of Norwegian supporters have turned Miami into a sea of red and blue ahead of tonight's quarter-final against England.
11 July 2026
The South Africa World Cup squad has lost one of its own, with midfielder Jayden Adams dying at the age of 25 in Cape Town.
11 July 2026
Jonathan Wilson argues that FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension threatens the very credibility that makes football matter.
11 July 2026
FIFA is offering fans the chance to buy a fragment of the World Cup final playing surface, preserved in acrylic, for $450 a piece.
11 July 2026
Thibaut Courtois has left his international future uncertain after Belgium's quarter-final defeat brought the curtain down on a golden generation.
11 July 2026
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played in all three of his country's historic group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died aged 25.
11 July 2026
Fans flooded the streets of Madrid to celebrate as Spain's remarkable unbeaten streak continued with a semi-final place secured.
11 July 2026
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner, sending Spain into a World Cup semi-final against France.
11 July 2026
Harry Kane has spoken candidly about facing Erling Haaland as England prepare for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami.
11 July 2026
Australia striker Mitch Duke has brought his international career to a close, ending a decade of service to the Socceroos with 50 caps to his name.
11 July 2026
Switzerland head into their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina without leading scorer Johan Manzambi, who has been ruled out through injury.
11 July 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel addressed the media ahead of the Norway quarter-final, touching on Quansah's suspension, the fitness of his squad, and the warmth he has felt from supporters.
10 July 2026
After a thrilling but ultimately frustrating home World Cup, the United States men's team faces big decisions on its coach, its leadership and its path to 2030.
10 July 2026
Erling Haaland has become the most talked-about player of the tournament on social media as Norway gear up for their quarter-final against England in Miami.
10 July 2026
France's 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco was followed by violent disorder in parts of Europe, with a police officer reported hurt in London.
10 July 2026
Didier Deschamps has stopped short of giving a timeline for Kylian Mbappe's recovery after the France captain picked up a knock against Morocco.
10 July 2026
Underdog Belgium and their coach Rudi Garcia are brimming with belief that they can upset European champions Spain in Friday's quarter-final.
10 July 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland has publicly named England as one of the clear tournament favourites ahead of Saturday's quarter-final in Miami.
10 July 2026
Seventy-two European politicians have called for a formal investigation into FIFA after the Folarin Balogun eligibility affair sent shockwaves through the tournament.
10 July 2026
Two players who grew up together at Borussia Dortmund now stand on opposite sides of one of the tournament's most anticipated quarter-finals.
10 July 2026
A stylist called Jayèma has quietly become one of the most talked-about personalities at the tournament, working her craft across squad hotels and press days.
10 July 2026
Marc Guehi missed England's final training session before Saturday's quarter-final against Norway, raising fresh doubts alongside the ongoing concern over Reece James.
10 July 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps praised an 'exemplary' Kylian Mbappé after his side overcame Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with the Morocco coach urging his side not to panic.
10 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé shrugged off an early penalty miss to score and assist as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston and march into the World Cup semi-finals.
9 July 2026
Sky Sports analysts and players have been dissecting England's quarter-final challenge in Florida, with stopping Erling Haaland the question dominating the build-up.
9 July 2026
The French national team has been flying between World Cup venues on aircraft also used for US immigration deportation flights, sparking fierce political debate back home.
9 July 2026
The United States is in talks with FIFA about hosting the 2029 Club World Cup, looking to build on the extraordinary success of this summer's World Cup, according to The Guardian.
9 July 2026
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been the standout duo of England's World Cup campaign so far, with Sky Sports highlighting both as genuine match-winners heading into the Norway quarter-final.
9 July 2026
England's right-back Reece James has again been unable to train with the squad, casting fresh doubt over his availability for Saturday's quarter-final against Norway, according to The Guardian.
9 July 2026
Argentina's all-time great enters the quarter-final against Switzerland with a rare World Cup scoring record in his sights, according to The Guardian.
9 July 2026
Norway have been dealing with sickness, sweltering conditions and accommodation problems in the build-up to Saturday's quarter-final against England in Miami.
9 July 2026
FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has firmly rejected claims that match officials showed any favour to Argentina during their dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt.
9 July 2026
Thursday's Boston quarter-final pits France against a Morocco side packed with players born on French soil, making it one of the most culturally charged matches in World Cup history.
9 July 2026
A goalless but gripping contest was finally settled in a shootout as Switzerland booked a quarter-final date with world champions Argentina.
9 July 2026
The 2026 World Cup has triggered a wave of managerial exits, with a quarter of the coaches who started the tournament already out of their jobs.
9 July 2026
The Guardian's power rankings credit Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia with a bold and clear-headed selection call that transformed his side ahead of the quarter-finals.
9 July 2026
The British Prime Minister has hinted that a historic public holiday could follow if England lift the World Cup trophy in 2026.
8 July 2026
Morocco are anxiously waiting to discover whether Ismael Saibari will be available for their World Cup quarter-final showdown with France in Boston.
8 July 2026
Egypt's football association has formally criticised VAR decisions after their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina, saying several calls directly affected the outcome.
8 July 2026
Neymar has announced his retirement from the Brazil national team following their World Cup exit at the hands of Norway, bringing the curtain down on one of international football's most decorated careers.
8 July 2026
John Stones brought some welcome dressing-room chaos to England's Mexico celebrations by convincing manager Thomas Tuchel he had picked up a shoulder injury.
8 July 2026
Jude Bellingham is one booking away from a World Cup semi-final ban, while Harry Kane is in the clear ahead of England's quarter-final against Norway.
6 July 2026
Switzerland and Colombia lock horns in Vancouver on Tuesday in the final last-16 tie of the round.
6 July 2026
Two European giants meet in a mouth-watering last-16 clash that could be the match of the tournament.
6 July 2026
Harry Kane's penalty put England 3-1 up and secured a last-eight place, but Thomas Tuchel's side were made to sweat hard after Jarell Quansah's red card left them with ten men.
6 July 2026
Erling Haaland reflected on one of Norway's greatest sporting moments after his late double knocked the five-time world champions out of the 2026 World Cup.
6 July 2026
UEFA has accused FIFA of crossing a line and threatening the integrity of football by overturning Folarin Balogun's one-match ban ahead of Tuesday's USA vs Belgium last-16 clash.
6 July 2026
Thomas Tuchel credited England's mentality after they came through a bruising ten-man battle against Mexico to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
6 July 2026
FIFA took the extraordinary step of lifting Folarin Balogun's automatic suspension after US President Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to press for a review.
6 July 2026
Jordan Henderson needed oxygen and was carried off on a stretcher after injuring his wrist during England's post-match celebrations following their win over Mexico.
6 July 2026
FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red-card ban before the USA versus Belgium last-16 tie has triggered fury in Belgium and a fierce debate about the governing body's independence.
6 July 2026
Neymar suggested his World Cup career may be over after scoring in Brazil's shock 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16.
6 July 2026
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway produced one of the tournament's biggest shocks, eliminating Brazil from the World Cup in the round of 16.
6 July 2026
England held on with ten men to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium, booking a World Cup quarter-final spot in one of the tournament's most dramatic nights.
5 July 2026
US federal agents have intercepted more than 600 unauthorised drones attempting to fly over World Cup venues, as part of a sweeping tournament security operation.
5 July 2026
A weary Lionel Messi and a battle-tested Argentina squad face Egypt in the last 16, with the defending champions showing signs of fatigue after a gruelling group campaign.
5 July 2026
Jamie Carragher has publicly blamed England manager Thomas Tuchel for manufacturing a right-back crisis just before Monday's last-16 showdown with Mexico.
5 July 2026
FIFA's disciplinary committee has overturned Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, clearing the striker to play in Monday's last-16 clash against Belgium in Vancouver.
5 July 2026
Messi, Mbappe, Kane and Haaland are locked in a historic battle for the World Cup Golden Boot, with record books already being rewritten.
5 July 2026
A stubborn Paraguay side were finally undone in Philadelphia when substitute Desire Doue won a penalty that Kylian Mbappe converted to send France through.
5 July 2026
Hundreds of booing fans greeted England's squad on arrival at their hotel, setting the stage for a ferocious last-16 atmosphere.
5 July 2026
A comprehensive win over co-hosts Canada signals that Morocco have genuinely arrived as a world football power.
5 July 2026
Kylian Mbappe delivered a defiant message after France's hard-fought win over Paraguay, insisting his side were ready to scrap.
5 July 2026
Carlo Ancelotti says Raphinha is close to being available as Brazil prepare to face Erling Haaland and Norway in the round of 16.
5 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half spot-kick to edge France past a stubborn Paraguay side in sweltering Philadelphia heat.
5 July 2026
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco dismantled host nation Canada 3-0 in Houston to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
4 July 2026
The global players union has raised urgent concerns about a worsening pattern of racist abuse targeting footballers at the tournament.
4 July 2026
Two of the tournament's most exciting sides go head to head in Houston as the last-16 heats up.
4 July 2026
The England squad's arrival in Mexico City was met with a hostile reception from local fans ahead of their last-16 clash.
4 July 2026
The reigning world champions survived a stunning fight from Cape Verde, edging through only via an extra-time own goal.
4 July 2026
Cape Verde lit the torch but a wider pattern of African near misses leaves questions hanging over the continent's progress at this tournament.
4 July 2026
Mat Ryan was brought on as a specialist penalty stopper against Egypt but could not get close to a single kick, sending the Pharaohs through.
4 July 2026
Argentina survived by the skin of their teeth, but the real story of this World Cup round is the archipelago nation that captured the planet's heart.
4 July 2026
Reuters describe a World Cup holder leaning on its greatest player to an almost worrying degree as he delivered once more against Cape Verde.
4 July 2026
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye gave Switzerland a landmark 2-0 win over Algeria and ended nearly nine decades of World Cup knockout misery.
4 July 2026
The Guardian reports that England's last-16 clash in Mexico City may be moved to a much earlier local time to avoid dangerous afternoon temperatures.
4 July 2026
The Argentina manager reflected on a breathless extra-time escape against Cape Verde, describing suffering as a national footballing identity.
4 July 2026
Cape Verde coach Bubista spoke with deep pride after his side's heartbreaking extra-time exit against Argentina, saying his players showed the world their soul.
4 July 2026
USA striker Folarin Balogun addressed his controversial red card suspension on his 25th birthday as the Americans finalise their plans to face Belgium without him.
4 July 2026
The synchronised Viking rowing chant of Norway's supporters has gone viral at the 2026 World Cup, with seismologists recording tremors from the noise of fans celebrating in Oslo and Bergen.
4 July 2026
France go into their last-16 clash with Paraguay without key midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who is out with a thigh injury sustained during the tournament.
4 July 2026
A single goal and stubborn defending were enough to send Colombia through to a last-16 showdown with Switzerland, as coach Nestor Lorenzo praised his side's discipline.
4 July 2026
Argentina needed every bit of Lionel Messi's genius to survive a stunning Cape Verde fightback and edge through to the last 16 in a breathless extra-time contest.
3 July 2026
Raul Jimenez sealed victory over Ecuador at his beloved Azteca while writing his name further into Mexican football history.
3 July 2026
Brazil head into their last-16 meeting with Norway carrying a major midfield headache after Lucas Paqueta limped off against Japan.
3 July 2026
Portugal's all-time record scorer has never found the net in a World Cup knockout match, and the Toronto clash with Croatia was his latest chance to end that drought.
3 July 2026
Sky Sports writers debate which players Thomas Tuchel should field in England's last-16 clash with Mexico in Atlanta.
3 July 2026
The streets of Mexico City are buzzing with World Cup passion as El Tri prepare for a historic last-16 clash with England at the Azteca.
3 July 2026
Scientists and player unions are raising urgent alarm as extreme temperatures threaten upcoming World Cup matches in Miami and Philadelphia.
3 July 2026
Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria's round of 32 defeat to Switzerland.
3 July 2026
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insisted there were no lucky decisions after a record four Croatia goals were disallowed in a 2-1 Portugal win.
3 July 2026
A double from Mikel Oyarzabal capped a dominant Spain display as they swept Austria aside and into the last 16.
3 July 2026
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye struck as Switzerland eased to a 2-0 win over Algeria and into the World Cup's last 16.
30 June 2026
Esmir Bajraktarević was born in the United States, chose to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is now the player the US must fear most in their own backyard.
30 June 2026
Reece James and Jarell Quansah have both been ruled out of England's last-32 tie against DR Congo, leaving Djed Spence as the only fit right-back in the squad.
30 June 2026
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, one of African football's most colourful and controversial figures, has predicted Argentina's elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
30 June 2026
Stephen Eustaquio's late winner gave Canada a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa and a place in the World Cup Round of 16.
30 June 2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has addressed the burning question of whether Neymar will start against Japan in the World Cup Round of 32.
30 June 2026
USMNT defender Tim Ream says the squad are braced for surprises when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
30 June 2026
Paraguay pulled off one of the great World Cup upsets, eliminating Germany in a penalty shootout to record the Germans' first ever shoot-out defeat at a World Cup.
30 June 2026
France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Sweden as a formidable side ahead of their World Cup last-32 meeting, while vowing his team will bring their capacity for threat.
30 June 2026
The Netherlands squad has gathered around striker Cody Gakpo after he and his partner suffered the loss of their unborn child during the tournament.
30 June 2026
Gabriel Martinelli broke Japanese hearts in stoppage time to complete a dramatic Brazil comeback and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
30 June 2026
Four-time champions Germany have been stunned out of the World Cup at the last-32 stage by Paraguay, losing a shoot-out for the very first time at the tournament.
29 June 2026
Barcelona are reportedly exploring a move for Harry Kane once the World Cup dust settles, according to Monday's paper talk roundup from Sky Sports.
29 June 2026
Austria's last-gasp goal crushed Iran's dream of reaching a World Cup knockout round for the very first time.
29 June 2026
South Africa coach Hugo Broos delivered a frank verdict on his side's World Cup exit, pointing to a lack of physical firepower as the deciding factor.
29 June 2026
Alphonso Davies finally stepped onto the World Cup stage and gave Canada and their fans a glimpse of what has made him the country's greatest ever player.
29 June 2026
Injured right back Reece James is reportedly confident he will feature again for England before the tournament is over, giving the Three Lions a major fitness boost.
29 June 2026
Stephen Eustaquio fired a stunning stoppage-time half volley to seal a 1-0 win over South Africa and make Canada the first team through to the round of 16.
28 June 2026
Canada welcome back their star left back just in time for a last-32 showdown with South Africa that could rewrite the nation's football story.
28 June 2026
Argentina's coach says dismissing Cape Verde ahead of their last-32 clash would be a mistake, and he is backing his words with genuine respect.
28 June 2026
England topped Group L unbeaten yet Thomas Tuchel's side left analysts wondering whether their best is still to come.
28 June 2026
Riyad Mahrez scored twice late on to lift Algeria into second place in their group and keep their World Cup hopes very much alive.
28 June 2026
Lionel Messi added yet another chapter to his remarkable World Cup story, netting a free kick as Argentina beat Jordan to stay perfect in the group stage.
28 June 2026
South Korea's president has called for a full government investigation into the circumstances of the national team's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
28 June 2026
A 3-3 draw between Austria and Algeria in Kansas City produced one of the tournament's most dramatic group stage finishes, according to Reuters.
28 June 2026
Senegal recorded the biggest ever victory by an African nation at a World Cup, thrashing 10-man Iraq 5-0 to secure a place in the round of 32.
28 June 2026
Colombia finished first in Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal, while Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 to join England as Group L runners-up, setting up two intriguing last-32 ties.
28 June 2026
The Guardian warns that England's defensive frailties against Panama could prove costly in the knockouts if Declan Rice is not fully fit.
28 June 2026
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane led England to a 2-0 win over Panama, securing first place in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
27 June 2026
Cape Verde have sealed a fairytale debut at the World Cup and now face the daunting task of meeting Messi's Argentina in the knockout round.
27 June 2026
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history and now prepares to face Jordan in the last 32.
27 June 2026
Carlo Ancelotti faces his first World Cup knockout test as Brazil meet Japan again, with Vinicius Jr in red-hot form after four goals in the group stage.
27 June 2026
Gary Neville has suggested Morgan Rogers can fill in for Anthony Gordon, while Declan Rice's fitness becomes a growing concern ahead of England's must-win clash with Panama.
27 June 2026
A goalkeeper's error sealed Uruguay's World Cup fate as Spain advanced from Group H with a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara.
27 June 2026
Egypt scraped through to the World Cup knockout stage but were left sweating on the fitness of Mohamed Salah after he left the field with an ice pack on his hamstring.
27 June 2026
Kevin De Bruyne scored and became the oldest Belgian ever to net at a World Cup as Belgium finally hit their stride with a emphatic win over New Zealand.
27 June 2026
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, and their reward is a date with defending champions Argentina.
27 June 2026
England's starting right-back Reece James has been left behind as the squad travels to New Jersey, with his World Cup potentially over after suffering a hamstring injury against Ghana.
27 June 2026
A disallowed stoppage-time goal left Iran's fate hanging by a thread after a 1-1 draw with Egypt, and captain Mehdi Taremi did not hold back in expressing his fury over the tournament's travel restrictions placed on his squad.
27 June 2026
Ousmane Dembélé was unstoppable as France dismantled Norway 4-1 to finish top of Group I in emphatic style.
26 June 2026
Ronald Koeman's Netherlands side swept past Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City to claim top spot in Group F and set up a Round of 32 clash with Morocco.
26 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel's side are still on course to win Group L, but Saturday's clash with Panama now carries extra weight after a goalless draw with Ghana.
26 June 2026
Heung-Min Son was benched for the first time in 13 World Cup games as South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa and face an anxious wait to survive.
26 June 2026
Anthony Elanga's stunning long-range strike pulled Sweden level in a 1-1 Group F draw with Japan.
26 June 2026
Germany's captain Joshua Kimmich has warned his side must cut out costly turnovers after a nervy group stage that saw Ecuador fight back to beat them.
26 June 2026
FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags and similar symbols of LGBTQ+ support are permitted inside stadiums for the Group G decider in Seattle.
26 June 2026
The tournament surpassed the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million fans, with 48 matches still to play.
26 June 2026
A Gonzalo Plata winner sent Ecuador through to the knockout stage as Germany suffered their first defeat of the tournament.
25 June 2026
Morocco recovered from a nervy start to put four past Haiti in a pulsating World Cup match full of drama and goals.
25 June 2026
The Guardian traces how a series of painful setbacks shaped Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT into one of the most exciting sides at the 2026 World Cup.
25 June 2026
Bafana Bafana beat South Korea to reach the World Cup last 32 for the very first time, sending the nation into jubilation.
25 June 2026
A brilliant Vinicius Junior inspired Brazil to a dominant group-stage victory that leaves Scotland's World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
25 June 2026
Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made a record-marking World Cup appearance at the iconic Azteca stadium as Mexico beat Czech Republic.
25 June 2026
Scotland manager Steve Clarke admitted his side gifted Brazil three goals and are almost certainly out of the World Cup.
25 June 2026
A painful defeat in Vancouver strips Canada of a home last-16 tie, just days after losing key midfielder Ismaël Koné to injury.
25 June 2026
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a composed, deserved victory over South Korea.
24 June 2026
A veteran scout casts his eye over the breakout talents at USA 2026 who could soon be turning heads in England.
24 June 2026
Portugal put five past Uzbekistan in Houston as Cristiano Ronaldo caps a record-breaking group stage with another landmark goal.
24 June 2026
Colombia's fans pour into the streets after their side book a place in the World Cup knockout rounds.
24 June 2026
A small community in Kansas has thrown open its doors to Algeria's squad and supporters, creating one of the tournament's most unexpected and heartwarming host stories.
24 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel's habit of last-minute team announcements is reaching new extremes at the World Cup, leaving his England players in suspense right up to the final hours before kick-off.
24 June 2026
Ousmane Dembélé finally joined France's attack in style but The Guardian warns that the two-time champions' tendency to switch off when comfortable could cost them later in the tournament.
24 June 2026
England could not find a winner against Ghana in Boston, drawing 0-0 in a result that left fans frustrated and qualification hopes in the balance.
24 June 2026
Thousands of Scotland fans have flooded Miami ahead of Wednesday night's crunch Group C clash with Brazil, turning the city's famous beaches tartan.
24 June 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score at six separate World Cups as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston.
23 June 2026
FIFA leadership pushed through a dynamic pricing strategy for the 2026 tournament against the advice of its own US-based staff, The Guardian has revealed.
23 June 2026
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in California, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive and ending the debutants' World Cup journey.
23 June 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed Donald Trump will co-present the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July.
23 June 2026
Lionel Messi netted twice against Austria in Dallas to become the highest scorer in World Cup history, sending Argentina through to the knockout rounds.
23 June 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th France appearance to draw level with Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record, even after a near two-hour storm delay.
23 June 2026
A wildlife park in Rio de Janeiro has turned to an unlikely oracle, a resident jaguar, to predict the outcome of Brazil versus Scotland at the World Cup.
23 June 2026
Erling Haaland's double helped Norway squeeze past Senegal 3-2 to reach the last 32, and the players celebrated in style with their fans.
23 June 2026
England's head coach has called on his side to tighten up at the back ahead of their crucial Group L clash against Ghana in Boston.
23 June 2026
Kylian Mbappe struck either side of a two-hour weather delay as France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to qualify for the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare.
23 June 2026
Erling Haaland netted twice in the second half as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at a rain-swept MetLife Stadium to join France in the last 32 of the World Cup.
22 June 2026
A sweeping look at how Africa's expanded squad of nations is performing on the biggest stage, from Morocco's ambitions to Senegal's cruel draw fate.
22 June 2026
Uruguay were held to a 2-2 draw by a resolute Cape Verde side, leaving coach Marcelo Bielsa furious at his team's disorganisation, according to The Guardian.
22 June 2026
England's path through the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds could lead to a showdown with holders Argentina and Lionel Messi, according to Sky Sports.
22 June 2026
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted in a brilliant second-half display as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and make history, according to Reuters.
22 June 2026
Jude Bellingham dazzled against Croatia yet England boss Thomas Tuchel's lukewarm review is keeping the debate over the No 10 role very much alive.
22 June 2026
Marc Guehi is pressing hard for an England recall after John Stones and Ezri Konsa both looked uncertain in the win over Croatia.
22 June 2026
Declan Rice has disclosed that he battled through hamstring nerve pain for half a year before England's World Cup campaign even began.
22 June 2026
A toothless Belgium were held scoreless by Iran in Los Angeles, with Romelu Lukaku looking badly off the pace and Nathan Ngoy sent off, leaving the Red Devils in a precarious Group G position.
22 June 2026
Mohamed Salah inspired a stunning comeback as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first ever World Cup victory, according to The Guardian.
22 June 2026
The two-time world champions were twice pegged back as Cape Verde secured a dramatic 2-2 draw in Group H.
21 June 2026
A remarkable surge of own goals in the expanded 48-team tournament is already threatening to rewrite World Cup history books.
21 June 2026
Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal led Spain to a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, silencing doubters after a shock draw to open their campaign.
21 June 2026
Brazil secured a comfortable win over Haiti but left the field sweating over the fitness of their key attacker Raphinha.
21 June 2026
The Samurai Blue put on a clinical display against Tunisia to secure their place in the knockout stage with a match to spare.
21 June 2026
Pochettino's side have blazed through the group stage, but The Guardian asks whether the belief sweeping the US camp can survive a real test.
21 June 2026
Deniz Undav came off the bench to snatch a dramatic late winner as Germany lived up to their tournament reputation against Ivory Coast.
21 June 2026
Iran's World Cup coach says his side are the most restricted team at the tournament after the US imposes strict travel limits on the squad.
21 June 2026
Two teams already on the back foot go head to head in Toronto with their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
21 June 2026
Norway defender Leo Østigård followed the birth of his first child by video link during the World Cup, while Belgium's Jeremy Doku is set to fly home for the arrival of his own baby.
21 June 2026
Saudi Arabia head into Sunday's clash with Spain buoyed by doubts over the fitness of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, two of the Spanish side's most dangerous attackers.
21 June 2026
Eloy Room made 15 saves as debutants Curacao held Ecuador to a goalless draw, earning the small Caribbean island nation a famous World Cup point.
21 June 2026
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice to seal a dramatic 2-1 comeback win for Germany against Ivory Coast, sending them into the World Cup knockout stages.
21 June 2026
Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 to become the first Asian side to score four goals in a single World Cup game, in the tournament's landmark 1,000th fixture.
20 June 2026
Members of the USA squad rallied behind Zlatan Ibrahimovic's claim that the co-hosts can win the 2026 World Cup.
20 June 2026
The co-hosts reached the World Cup last 32 with a dominant 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle, even without injured star Christian Pulisic.
20 June 2026
Morocco boss Mohamed Ouahbi declared his side's 1-0 victory over Scotland their finest performance of the tournament so far.
20 June 2026
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was sent off for the unusual act of covering his mouth with his hand during their Group D loss to Turkey.
20 June 2026
Matheus Cunha scored twice on his World Cup debut as Brazil moved to the top of Group C with a comfortable win.
19 June 2026
Carlo Ancelotti is weighing up his options as Brazil search for a first win after opening their World Cup campaign with a draw.
19 June 2026
Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep into added time to earn Ghana a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama at the 2026 World Cup.
19 June 2026
Sky Sports journalists have highlighted the players who caught the eye across all 48 first-round group games at the 2026 World Cup.
19 June 2026
An independent analysis has found that two World Cup fixtures were played in conditions classified as severe heat, raising fresh concerns about player and fan safety.
19 June 2026
Environmental campaigners are staging protests at World Cup stadiums this weekend to demand FIFA ends its partnership with Saudi oil giant Aramco.
19 June 2026
Iran's football federation has taken its pre-match travel dispute to FIFA after its request to arrive in host cities two days before matches was denied.
19 June 2026
A dramatic late equaliser from Teboho Mokoena kept South Africa's World Cup hopes alive after they fell behind early against Czechia.
19 June 2026
Mexico confirmed their place in the knockout rounds after beating South Korea in their second group game.
19 June 2026
Switzerland moved to the brink of the knockout rounds after substitute Johan Manzambi inspired a second-half rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
19 June 2026
Canada celebrated their first ever World Cup victory in style, but a worrying injury to one of their own cast a shadow over the euphoria.
19 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel has indicated Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start against Ghana on Tuesday as England carefully manage the Arsenal winger's ongoing Achilles issue.
19 June 2026
Twenty-year-old substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice in a scintillating late cameo as Switzerland dismantled Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles.
19 June 2026
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to record their first ever World Cup win, with Jonathan David scoring a treble, though the night was soured by a serious injury to Ismael Kone.
19 June 2026
A goalkeeping error from South Korea's Seung-Gyu Kim gifted Mexico the only goal in Guadalajara, making them the first nation through to the World Cup round of 32.
18 June 2026
South Korea's creative spark heads into a huge Group A showdown with co-hosts Mexico in Guadalajara on Friday.
18 June 2026
The numbers behind England's 4-2 opening victory over Croatia reveal just how dominant and also how vulnerable Thomas Tuchel's side were.
18 June 2026
Colombia's Bayern Munich winger announced himself on the World Cup stage with a goal and an assist in a comfortable win over Uzbekistan.
18 June 2026
Lionel Messi wrote himself into the record books with a stunning treble as Argentina crushed Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City.
18 June 2026
John McGinn became the oldest player ever to score for Scotland at a World Cup, surpassing a record held by the legendary Kenny Dalglish.
18 June 2026
Activists planned a rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai ahead of a Mexico fixture, linking the brand to a steel firm connected to disappearances in the state of Michoacan.
18 June 2026
A potential injury absence for Christian Pulisic has raised questions about how the United States will line up against Australia in their crucial Group D fixture.
18 June 2026
Scotland's devoted fans have brought their legendary enthusiasm and seemingly limitless capacity for celebration to the bars and streets of Boston at their first World Cup in nearly 30 years.
18 June 2026
A 95th-minute goal from 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in a tense Group L opener in Toronto.
18 June 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel has given glowing assessments of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham following their side's 4-2 opening victory over Croatia.
18 June 2026
Jesse Marsch is calling on Vancouver's fans to be a 12th man as Canada target their first ever knockout round appearance at a men's World Cup.
18 June 2026
Daniel Muñoz produced a spectacular acrobatic finish, set up by Luis Diaz, to help Colombia beat Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener.
18 June 2026
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal as Portugal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw in their opening game.
18 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel's side dazzled in the second half but a shaky defence left the England boss with plenty to think about.
17 June 2026
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi and brought in Herve Renard following a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden at the World Cup.
17 June 2026
No team has retained the World Cup on a different continent since Brazil in 1962, and history suggests the defending champions face a steep climb.
17 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel has addressed the injury to Tino Livramento and explained his decision to bring in Trevoh Chalobah ahead of England's first World Cup game against Croatia.
17 June 2026
Portugal face the DRC on Wednesday with Cristiano Ronaldo's presence raising as many questions as it answers about their title chances.
17 June 2026
In a tournament first, a nation at war with a host country took to the field, and Iran and New Zealand delivered one of the most gripping games of the World Cup so far.
17 June 2026
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais was the star of a 1-1 Group H draw, keeping Uruguay at bay until Maxi Araujo struck late.
17 June 2026
Romelu Lukaku's instant impact rescued Belgium a draw and kept Egypt waiting for their first ever World Cup win.
17 June 2026
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf has declared the semi-finals as the realistic target for this generation of Lions, drawing inspiration from the class of 2002.
17 June 2026
England boss Thomas Tuchel explained his decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah after Tino Livramento's calf injury, and Jamie Carragher said the omission of Trent Alexander-Arnold was no surprise.
17 June 2026
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei launched a pointed criticism of their treatment in the United States after his side drew 2-2 with New Zealand.
17 June 2026
Erling Haaland marked his World Cup debut with two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1, though he was denied a hat-trick by a sharp save late on.
17 June 2026
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer with two goals as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in Group I.
17 June 2026
Lionel Messi struck three times as Argentina dismantled Algeria, drawing level with the all-time World Cup goalscoring record.
16 June 2026
Erling Haaland arrives at the World Cup as arguably the most feared striker in the tournament, with Iraq preparing to face the Norwegian goal machine in Boston.
16 June 2026
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the host nation demolished Paraguay 4-1 at a sun-drenched Los Angeles stadium to announce themselves on the global stage.
16 June 2026
Captain Boualem Khoukhi headed home deep in stoppage time to earn Qatar a dramatic share of the points against Switzerland in their Group B opener.
16 June 2026
Morocco were forced into squad changes before their tournament opener after Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli were ruled out with injuries.
16 June 2026
Neymar admitted to feeling upset and sad after Carlo Ancelotti left him out of Brazil's squad for friendlies earlier this year, only to later earn a World Cup recall.
16 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel faces a genuine dilemma over Bukayo Saka's fitness as England's World Cup begins in Dallas against Croatia.
16 June 2026
England's World Cup preparations have been disrupted by a hamstring injury to Tino Livramento, forcing a late defensive reshuffle before their opener against Croatia.
16 June 2026
Paraguay boss Gustavo Alfaro described his side's heavy opening loss to the United States as a very painful lesson after a difficult night in Los Angeles.
16 June 2026
Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek praised his players after their World Cup opener loss to South Korea but admitted the better side won.
16 June 2026
Curacao supporters refused to let a heavy opening defeat dampen their spirits, choosing to celebrate the simple joy of being at a World Cup.
16 June 2026
The defending champions begin their title defence against an Algeria side carrying real momentum and a four-match unbeaten run into Kansas City.
16 June 2026
Cape Verde's supporters erupted with joy after their nation held mighty Spain to a goalless draw in a landmark World Cup debut.
16 June 2026
Sweden seized control of World Cup Group F with a commanding five-goal display against Tunisia, with Yasin Ayari grabbing a brace.
16 June 2026
Carlo Ancelotti has included a returning Neymar in Brazil's preliminary World Cup squad, signalling a bold bet on the forward's fitness and form.
16 June 2026
Turkey's Arda Guler looked devastated as Australia scored twice to claim a surprise Group D win in Vancouver.
16 June 2026
Morocco head coach Ouahbi says he is confident in his side's future after they held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in New Jersey.
16 June 2026
Belgium and Egypt shared the spoils in a 1-1 Group G draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
16 June 2026
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia played out a 1-1 stalemate in Group H, leaving both sides with plenty to ponder.
15 June 2026
Mauricio Pochettino's pre-tournament philosophy of relaxation and trust proved the ideal foundation as the United States delivered a commanding 4-1 opening win over Paraguay.
15 June 2026
Former England captain Gary Neville has declared that Harry Kane is the sole genuinely world-class player in the current England squad heading into World Cup 2026.
15 June 2026
Thomas Partey was refused entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup group match against Panama in Toronto, FIFA has confirmed.
15 June 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina claimed a stunning penalty shootout victory over four-time world champions Italy to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup.
15 June 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Gavi, back from two serious injuries, will be part of the squad heading to the United States, Mexico and Canada.
15 June 2026
Scientists and safety experts have warned that dangerous temperatures at fourteen of the sixteen World Cup venues could pose serious risks to everyone inside the stadiums.
15 June 2026
FIFA's president shrugged off the furore around a Somali referee being denied entry to the United States, telling critics to relax on the eve of the tournament.
15 June 2026
Italy defender Federico Dimarco has pushed back on criticism of his reaction to Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup play-off result.
15 June 2026
The co-hosts got the tournament off to a rousing start, beating South Africa 2-0 in front of a jubilant crowd at the Azteca.
15 June 2026
The United States produced a record-breaking World Cup performance on home soil, thrilling a packed SoFi Stadium and winning hearts across the country.
15 June 2026
Luis de la Fuente has officially named Spain's roster for the 2026 World Cup as La Roja bid to add a second world title to their collection.
15 June 2026
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Brazil's World Cup squad without Neymar, ending the superstar's hopes of a final chapter on the biggest stage.
15 June 2026
Ghana have been robbed of one of their most exciting attackers after Mohammed Kudus was confirmed out of the 2026 World Cup through injury.
15 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel made several headline-grabbing omissions from England's World Cup squad, leaving out some of the Premier League's biggest stars.
15 June 2026
A defensive blow for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil side as right-back Wesley is forced out of the World Cup squad through injury.
15 June 2026
Sweden put on a commanding display to dismantle Tunisia and start their World Cup campaign in serious style.
15 June 2026
Young Nestory Irankunda was the spark as the Socceroos delivered a surprise result against Turkey in a lively Group D clash.
15 June 2026
Die Mannschaft made an emphatic statement in Houston, putting seven past Curaçao in one of the tournament's most one-sided opening results.
14 June 2026
After Carlo Ancelotti left him out of Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, Antony responded to the disappointment with a composed and mature public statement.
14 June 2026
Morocco arrived at the 2026 World Cup already short-handed, with winger Ez Abde and defender Noussair Mazraoui both ruled out through injury before the tournament began.
14 June 2026
Five-time world champions Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Morocco side in a blockbuster Group C opener at MetLife Stadium.
14 June 2026
The 2022 hosts came from behind to snatch a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Group B at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
13 June 2026
Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad after failing to recover from a foot injury, bringing his international career to a close.
13 June 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he will be supporting Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, citing his family heritage, in a surprise declaration on his debut as a TV analyst.
13 June 2026
Michael Olise has sparked debate by naming Bruno Fernandes, not Cristiano Ronaldo, as Portugal's best player ahead of the World Cup.
13 June 2026
A theft during kit transportation has left the England squad scrambling for replacements before they've even laced up in Kansas City.