Ranked! USMNT’s best World Cup goals: from Donovan at the death to a painful Pulisic finish
The US men have scored 24 goals (we’ll spare you the own-goals) in the World Cup since 1990. Ranking them requires some nuance
Matildas bounce back to win second Mexico friendly despite costly errors
Caitlin Foord ends her 150th match with a goal as Australia defeat visitors 3-1 in much improved performance
‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory
Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?
Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake
Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour
A (total) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for
The tournament kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. Here’s what newcomers can expect from one of the world’s largest and most watched events
‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo
Iraq’s No 2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Alex Ferguson at Manchester United
Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?
There are young stars and golden oldies available on a free transfer this summer. But which team is stronger?
‘I didn’t think I’d be playing at 40’: Edin Dzeko on defying age to lead his country at the World Cup
After helping to shock Italy in the playoffs, the Bosnia and Herzegovina captain is out to upset co-hosts Canada in their opening match on Friday
Portugal World Cup 2026 team guide
A last World Cup – surely – for Cristiano Ronaldo, and Portugal are in great shape for a long run in the competition
Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?
The permutations are complex, but a second-place finish in Group D could mean an easier path to the last 16 than topping the group
Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup
Omar Artan was going to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup but was refused entry at Miami airport despite a valid travel visa
‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw
England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort
‘Diogo will be with you’: Andy Robertson shares emotional letter from Jota’s widow
The Scotland captain, Andy Robertson, was close friends with Diogo Jota at Liverpool and Rute Cardoso, Jota’s widow, wrote: ‘The two of you nurtured a World Cup dream’
Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’
The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival
‘We’re going to be in an unreal, mad World Cup time zone’: Kelly Cates on presenting in Salford at 2am
BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory