How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future
Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in...
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Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful feature
From Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums...
England manager’s perceived World Cup disconnect with star Jude Bellingham may not be what it looks like
Regarding the clash between England manager Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham, there are two angles to consider.
2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race: Kylian Mbappe takes lead over Lionel Messi
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are tied with eight goals atop the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race, while...
VAR has stolen the show at World Cup for good and for bad
Instead, with just four matches remaining in the World Cup, the video assistant referee has become the tournament’s most polarizing...
FIFA’s 48-team World Cup gamble couldn’t have drawn up a better end result
And still, the last four teams standing are the four that many neutral fan will have wanted to see. The...
Lone FIFA official made decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s controversial World Cup red card
Even with the United States eliminated from the World Cup, the fallout from FIFA’s decision to suspend the match ban...
Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all time
Packed with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney...
Switzerland outraged over controversial red card that led to World Cup ‘disaster’
It was a "disaster" for Switzerland — and a lifeline for Argentina.
Jannik Sinner tops Alexander Zverev in four sets to defend his Wimbledon crown again in London
After Alexander "Sascha" Zverev captured the first set of the 2026 men's singles final at Wimbledon, it looked like the...
Company That Bragged It Could Track U.S. Spies Hired to Investigate “Havana Syndrome”
The U.S. military inquiry into the so-called Havana syndrome, the mysterious illness claimed by a litany of American intelligence officers,...
England v Norway LIVE: Bellingham bites back at Tuchel as Three Lions set up blockbuster World Cup semi-final with Argentina
England 2-1 Norway (aet): Talisman Jude Bellingham equalised in normal time then scored the winner in extra time to drag...
Brilliant Jude Bellingham bails out England again to sink Norway and reach World Cup semi-finals
Norway 1-2 England (aet): Jude Bellingham’s double was enough to edge into the semi-finals with Thomas Tuchel left unsatisfied by...
Inside Thomas Tuchel’s relationship with Jude Bellingham at the heart of England’s World Cup
Bellingham’s strong reaction to Tuchel’s criticism of England’s quarter-final performance against Norway brings scrutiny on the relationship between two key...
Switzerland manager criticises controversial new ‘mistaken identity’ rule after World Cup exit
Switzerland’s first quarter-final in 72 years ended with Argentina instead booking a date with England in the last four
