US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup
The defeat hurt, but the Americans’ response to an early German goal provided perhaps the clearest evidence yet that their manager’s message is taking root
Ticket pain and Trump anger, but still room for ‘magic’: how readers feel about the World Cup
With the World Cup nearly upon us, Guardian readers share their mixed emotions – enthusiasm, hope, unease, anger, optimism – around this summer’s tournament
Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’
Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents
‘Football saved me’: Street Soccer coordinator Sarah Rhind on life after heroin addiction
Sarah Rhind tells Suzanne Wrack how football was her focus as she recovered and how it helped her create ‘beautiful friendships’
North America’s wide and wild World Cup will be an experience like no other
Teams must be prepared for challenging travel and a cauldron of heat but will also encounter fantastic fans and a beautiful football culture
‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland
Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly as Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of 14 June World Cup opener
Thomas Tuchel criticises England’s ‘freestyle’ approach in win over New Zealand
England’s first-half positioning in the 1-0 victory displeased Thomas Tuchel but he was pleased with Jude Bellingham’s impact as a substitute
Iraq World Cup 2026 team guide
Graham Arnold’s team have overcome adversity on and off the pitch, but may benefit from the pressure being off them in a tough group
Adams at the double as Scotland thrash Bolivia in perfect World Cup warm-up
Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 thanks to goals from Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Ché Adams
England 1-0 New Zealand: five talking points from the World Cup warm-up
Jude Bellingham will have been happy to take the armband, Nico O’Reilly is a midfield option but John Stones looks a weak link
Iran World Cup team travels to Mexico with US visas reportedly denied for several staff
The US State Department says ‘necessary’ visas have been issued to the Iranian team, with players and coaching staff reportedly among them
England 1-0 New Zealand: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened
Minute-by-minute report: Harry Kane scored the only goal as England unspectacularly dispatched the All Whites in Tampa. Scott Murray was watching
Bolivia 0-4 Scotland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened
Steve Clarke’s men ran in four first-half goals in their final match before they play Haiti in their opener
Kane heads England to narrow World Cup warm-up win against New Zealand
Harry Kane scored in the second minute of first-half injury time to give England, who made 11 substitutions at the break, a 1-0 victory over New Zealand
Australia 1-1 Switzerland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened
Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a draw against world No 19 Switzerland in San Diego