The Mexico curse driving World Cup co-hosts to beat Ecuador in last 32
El Tri will face Ecuador in one of the most evenly matched games in the round of 32, with the...
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The secrets behind the save: How goalkeepers decide World Cup penalty shootouts
Tim Krul was the shootout hero for the Netherlands in 2014 – he speaks to Miguel Delaney about the psychology...
Morocco vs Netherlands RESULT: African side progress to last 16 after dramatic penalty shoot-out victory
African side knock out the Dutch in a dramatic penalty shoot-out finale in Monterrey
World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and full tournament bracket
The knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup are about to get into full swing in North America
Think Jesse Marsch is performative? Canada’s commander-in-chief has a message for you
Comment: A typically exuberant Marsch gathered his players in a circle on the pitch after their last-gasp World Cup win...
The Morocco blueprint helping to rewrite World Cup history for Africa
Mohamed Ouahbi has overseen more World Cup progress, with a clear philosophy and tapping into talent from its diaspora, Morocco...
World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every game on BBC and ITV in the UK
The biggest World Cup ever is set to include 104 games across the US, Canada and Mexico
Canada snatch last-gasp World Cup winner to break South Africa hearts in tepid knockout start
South Africa 0-1 Canada: Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner sends Canada through to the last-16, with captain Alphonso Davies’ introduction changing...
Thomas Tuchel has a new Jude Bellingham problem
Bellingham has become England’s saviour so far at World Cup 2026 – a far cry from the previously strained relationship...
Arch Manning’s NFL star grandfather laments hype around Texas quarterback
Arch Manning tore up the high school football scene and, coupled with his famous last name, had heightened expectations as...
Welcome to the real World Cup – the tournament begins now
World Cup 2026 now starts in earnest, with a slew of mouthwatering last-32 ties, but the expanded group stage was...
Who will England play next at World Cup? Last-32 opponent and route to final revealed
England secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win against Panama in New Jersey on Saturday
World Cup announcer loses media credential over wild red card rant: ‘They’re killing football’
A Paraguayan broadcaster had his media credential revoked by FIFA.
NFL refuses to hold supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, citing integrity concerns over betting history
Brendan Sorsby’s NFL future won’t begin in 2026, as the league decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year.Sorsby...
Why Did Ronaldo Say ‘I’m Back’ After Portugal’s Win? ‘So People Don’t Forget’
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by scoring two goals...
