South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:47:47 GMT
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:51:14 GMT
If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.
Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:08:35 GMT
Alongside high temperatures as England face Norway in Miami, there is a risk of thunderstorms, especially near the start of their World Cup quarter-final.
Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:51:33 GMT
Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?
Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:55:32 GMT
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:31:12 GMT
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:13:35 GMT
As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:30:06 GMT
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.
Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:29:52 GMT
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:06:14 GMT
Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
