South Korea’s World Cup wreckage: From Son’s ‘absolute heartache’ to threats against the coach
It was not the usual question asked of a manager after defeat. “The players just looked heavy. Were…
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary says he did a ‘happy dance’ after Iran knocked out of World Cup
A leading U.S. politician in the Trump administration says he did a “happy dance” and “sung a song…
Brazil break Japan hearts with a last-gasp winner. How did Carlo Ancelotti turn it around?
Brazil breathes again. The five-time World Cup winners were in danger of slumping to a historic low in…
Robert Lewandowski agrees to Chicago Fire move, will sign two-year deal with MLS club
Poland international striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Fire and will join the…
Zaire, that World Cup free kick and the sad story behind one of the World Cup’s strangest moments
This story has been republished after DR Congo qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time…
Are England’s key players finding form? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 17
The conclusion of the group stages brought some late drama, with Austria equalising in the last seconds to…
Does Algeria 3-3 Austria take top spot? Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup
Do you have a favourite match of the World Cup? Could you order all of them? Well, that’s…
Why is a 0-0 draw our pick of the tournament? Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup
Do you have a favourite match of the World Cup? Could you order all of them? Well, that’s…
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi accuses FIFA of staging ‘disaster World Cup’: ‘No one helps us’
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino for their handling of his country’s…
Are favourites France getting stronger still? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 16
That’s a wrap on day 16. World Cup favourites France and the brilliant Ousmane Dembele didn’t take it…
Can Dembele retain Ballon d’Or at World Cup of stars? U.S. coach’s big offer: Day 16 recap
We are down to the final day of the marathon 72-game World Cup group stage. The penultimate set…
Elliot Anderson a doubt for England vs. Panama, Reece James out
Anderson and James have started both of England’s World Cup group games so far. Marc Atkins/Getty Images June…