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BBC SportMorocco's unfinished business with France
Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?
BBC SportAre France beatable? - BBC experts have their say
France are the overwhelming favourites to win the World Cup. BBC Sport's reporters in America look for chinks in their armour.
The Guardian FootballNewcastle agree £51.5m Johan Manzambi deal and insist Bruno Guimarães not for sale
Switzerland international poised to sign from Freiburg Guimarães wants to leave and is target for Arsenal Newcastle have agreed a £51.5m deal with Freiburg that should mean the versatile Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi swaps the Bundesliga for the Premier League. The 20-year-old, who has shone during this summer’s World Cup, is expected to sign a long-term contract at St James’ Park but the transfer will not be finalised while Switzerland remain in the tournament. Manzambi, who has been widely coveted this summer, is struggling with a minor knee injury and Murat Yakin, Switzerland’s head coach, is unsure as to whether he will recover in time for the quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday. Continue reading...
The Guardian Football‘Maggie Thatcher, can you hear me?’ The story behind the iconic Norway v England commentary
Bjørge Lillelien’s famous rant after 1981 clash stemmed from Norwegian obsession with English football What do Lord Nelson, Lord Beaverbrook, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Anthony Eden, Clement Attlee, Henry Cooper and Lady Diana have in common? On 9 September 1981 they were all beaten by Norway. At least that is according to the iconic Norwegian radio commentator Bjørge Lillelien. His triumphant, giddy and slightly unhinged rant after Norway beat England 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier has gone down in Norwegian folklore. It has also attained something of a cult status abroad, with the Observer declaring it in 2002 the greatest bit of commentary ever. Continue reading...
BBC SportBenitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?
Is Rafa Benitez a realistic contender to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland head coach or would the Spaniard's likely salary demands be an obvious stumbling block?
BBC SportOlise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco
France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid?
With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assess who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will lift the trophy Lionel Messi . As he proved in thrilling style against Egypt, Argentina’s No 10 still has magic in his boots even at the age of 39. While his penalty record of four from eight attempts is much worse than you’d expect, he is clinical when it matters most. EA Continue reading...
BBC SportLate goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
BBC SportHow Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?
BBC SportChris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.
BBC SportRashford dilemma for Man Utd - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United are in a quandary over Marcus Rashford's future, Arsenal and Tottenham eye Antonio Nusa, Barcelona shortlist Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.
The Guardian FootballArsenal on alert after Bruno Guimarães tells Newcastle he wants to leave
Champions believed to be preparing £60m offer Fresh blow for Newcastle after loss of Gordon and Tonali Arsenal are ready to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães, after the Brazil midfielder informed Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions. Guimarães, who missed a penalty in Brazil’s defeat against Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday, is understood to have his heart set on a move to north London after Arsenal held talks with his representatives last month. Newcastle have yet to receive any contact from Arsenal but they are believed to be preparing an offer in the region of £60m. Continue reading...
BBC SportScotland goalkeeper Gunn signs for San Jose Earthquakes
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn signs for San Jose Earthquakes after being released by Nottingham Forest.
BBC SportArsenal target Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle
Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes asks to leave the club with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the 28-year-old.
The Guardian FootballMarcus Rashford expected to start new season back at Manchester United
Carrick set to welcome player after World Cup United agree initial £48m deal to buy Chelsea’s Santos Marcus Rashford is poised to be reintegrated at Manchester United after the World Cup, with the forward expected to start next season as part of Michael Carrick’s squad. Because of a breakdown in the relationship between the player and club the 28-year-old, who has two years left on his contract, last played for United in a 2-1 Europa League win at Viktoria Pilzen in December 2024. There are no problems between Rashford and Carrick. Continue reading...
ESPNSources: Portugal eye Jorge Jesus for head coach
Portugal's Football Federation hope to announce Roberto Martinez's successor by the end of the week, with veteran coach Jorge Jesus the leading candidate to take over the national team.
The Guardian FootballA World Cup free agent XI: summer bargains and top targets among clubless players
A goalkeeper with 27.5m Instagram followers and a forward whose future is opaque make our team of players looking for new clubs As late bloomers and cult heroes go, few have made an impact on a World Cup quite like the goalkeeper who first defied Spain’s attackers and, after Cape Verde’s qualification for the knockouts, reduced Lionel Messi to a single goal. Vozinha departed Chaves in Liga Portugal 2 at the end of last season, having previously played in Cyprus, Slovakia and Moldova. With 27.5m Instagram followers, he would be a social media marketer’s dream, as well as a handy goalkeeper with a taste for the big occasion. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballNo league tables, no trophies: how Norway made sport fun for kids – and built a football team that beat Brazil
Country’s model prioritises joy while offering choice – and Erling Haaland’s World Cup exploits show that it works At full time, the arithmetic felt wrong. A team from a country of 5.5 million people, back at a World Cup after 28 years away, had just beaten the five-time champions to reach a first quarter-final. During Norway’s victory over Brazil on Sunday there was little between the fast feet of Vinícius Júnior and the raw power of Erling Haaland. But look at how that pair and others on the two teams were raised and a different story emerges. Neymar, Matheus Cunha and Vinícius grew up in a system that prioritises prodigies – spotting talent early and fast‑tracking it through academies built around a single sport. Haaland, Martin Ødegaard and Antonio Nusa grew up with something altogether different. Continue reading...