World Cup 2026: England turn on the style; Fifa denies ticketless fans breached security – live
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The World Cup viewed from afar is more like ambient noise – a far cry from working at it
Covering a tournament, my smartwatch showed my heart rate was 10-20 beats above normal. How luxurious to half-watch
Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Fabio Cannavaro’s White Wolves entered Mexico City to take on the world No 13 side but their valiant efforts ended in defeat
Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory
The 3-1 scoreline didn’t fully reflect the pattern of the Group K match in Mexico City as Uzbekistan gave the South Americans a run for their money
Marsch bullish before Qatar match as Canada prepare to welcome back Alphonso Davies
Canada are set to name a stronger line up as they prepare for their crucial group match in Vancouver
From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start
The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factor
Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’
Now that he’s older, the striker say he better understands what his family went through on their refugee journey from war-torn Liberia to Australia
Ghana 1-0 Panama: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Minute-by-minute report: A goal in added time by Caleb Yirenkyi decided a tight contest in Toronto
Fifa plays down reports that ticketless fans breached security at England World Cup game
Fifa have played down reports that ticketless England supporters were able to gain entry for the World Cup opener against Croatia after evading security checks at the Dallas Stadium
A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?
The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered
Harry Kane reveals half-time Tuchel pep-talk inspired England to victory over Croatia
Harry Kane revealed that a half-time speech from Thomas Tuchel inspired England to victory in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup
England’s second-half forward surge against Croatia fails to mask defensive frailties
Even as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come sharp end
Bellingham, England’s man for elite moments, kicks over the console table
Solo goal against Croatia in his side’s World Cup opener was an angry one – all driving focus, with a rising sense of inevitability