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The Guardian FootballNorway have finally lived up to World Cup billing – a reunion with Brazil is perfect timing | Lars Sivertsen
Ståle Solbakken’s side have surpassed previous golden generation as they prepare to meet team they beat in 1998 For a country of 5.6 million people, Norway’s list of competitive achievements is remarkable. Our Winter Olympians gobble up medals at a freakish rate, our women’s handball team is all-conquering, we’ve had standout successes in athletics such as the Ingebrigtsen brothers, we’ve had two tournament winners on this season’s PGA tour and, improbably, Norway has also produced the greatest chess player of all time. And while these successes are cherished and celebrated, nothing unites the country quite like football – and no match has stopped the country in its tracks quite like the 2-1 win against Brazil in the final group game of the 1998 World Cup. The sound of commentator Arne Scheie announcing “ Vi har scoret i Marseille !” (“We have scored in Marseille!”) is as firmly etched into our brains as much as anything said by Norwegian poets and politicians in the last 50 years. Scheie was already something of a national treasure, a commentator known for his level-headedness and factual rigour, but when Norway won a late penalty with the score 1-1 he lost the run of himself entirely. He referred to the penalty taker, the Hertha Berlin midfielder Kjetil Rekdal as “Kjetil Reknett, of Werder Bremen” (Reknett is not a surname in Norwegian or, as far as I am aware, any other language). Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWho did it best? USA 1994 versus World Cup 2026 – then and now
From the hairstyles to the stadiums, the kits to the celebrations, we take a look at the changing face of the game. Tap on the images below to fade between the visuals It’s 32 years since Diego Maradona went berserk down the barrel of a TV camera after scoring for Argentina; since Bebeto rocked an imaginary baby to sleep; since Roberto Baggio blazed his spot-kick into orbit (the tournament’s second worst penalty after Diana Ross’s blooper during the opening ceremony); since Carlos Valderrama wowed the world with his luscious blonde mop. The visuals from the World Cup in 1994 were rich and cinematic, but does the beautiful game look that different on its return to the United States? Has football lost its style and soul? Or will this year’s tournament live just as long in the memory as its predecessor? Continue reading...
ESPNFrom Brazil to U.S., Spain: Why every round-of-32 ...
Then there were 32. Let's review why each team still alive at the World Cup could win the whole thing.
ESPNAncelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in "mind games" ahead of the round-of-32 clash with Japan on Monday.
Detik SportSupercomputer Sudah Prediksi Negara Juara Pesta Bola Dunia 2026, Siapa?
Opta memprediksi Spanyol sebagai favorit juara Pesta Bola Dunia 2026 dengan peluang 16,1%. Persaingan ketat diprediksi antara negara unggulan lainnya.
The Guardian FootballBrazil fans were waiting for Vinícius Júnior to be their hero. He’s arrived
Vini Jr has been a star at Real Madrid for a long time. Now he is truly delivering for his country at a World Cup “I’m so happy to see you happy. Living a dream. It’s Brazil,” wrote Vinícius Júnior on Instagram after Brazil’s 3-0 win against Scotland . In the accompanying photograph he was holding his arms open – in the style of his Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham. When Bellingham pulled out that pose after scoring for England at Euro 2024, he famously shouted: “ Who else? ” When Vinícius found the net it felt more like he was saying: “I’ve arrived.” It took a while. Vinícius won his first cap in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Peru in 2019 and was mostly on the bench when Brazil hosted the Copa América in 2021. He didn’t score his first international goal until his 19th appearance – a 4-0 thrashing of Chile in a World Cup qualifier in 2022. By the time the World Cup kicked off in Qatar later that year, he had added clinical finishing to his speed and there were greater expectations. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and Spain hit by injuries – live
⚽ Latest news from the 16th and final day of the groups ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Alex Amid all the joy, there’s the treatment of Iran. They were denied permission to stay in Seattle after their draw against Egypt, reports Ben Fisher. We’ve got to have another look at Cape Verde’s celebrations. Continue reading...
ESPNTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Bruno...
Manchester United are interested in Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora. Transfer Talk has the latest.
ESPNWorld Cup Power Rankings after two games: Who is N...
All 48 teams have played twice now, so let's revisit our Power Rankings. What do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we get closer to the round of 32?
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: car hits crowd in Mexico, Scotland face waiting game and more – live
⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico ⚽ World Cup Q&A: post your questions for our US team ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Taha Mauricio Pochettino’s US team are having a great time at home – but the last couple years haven’t been all that easy, writes Jeff Rueter. For more permutations chat, click below: Continue reading...
ESPNTartan party over? Brazil humbling forces Scotland...
During Scotland's World Cup defeat to Brazil, their Tartan-cland band fell silent. Their hopes of continuing the party at this World Cup is hanging by a thread.
The Guardian FootballVinícius Júnior leads Brazil’s star cast in blockbuster show against sorry Scotland | Paul MacInnes
Miami is still a city where the stars come out to play – and on Wednesday one shone brighter than anyone else “Water so clear you can see to the bottom, hundred thousand dollar cars e’ybody got ’em. Ain’t no surprise in the club to see Sly Stallone, Miami my second home.” So said Will Smith, and the actor-rapper’s observations ring true to this day. Miami is still a city where the stars come out to play. On this night, however, and unfortunately from a Scottish perspective , Vinícius Júnior came to play his way through their defence. Just as thousands of Scots colonised Boston, so it appeared that the entire upper middle class of São Paulo had come to Florida for this big game. Brazilian celebrities had followed too, the most obvious being Ronaldinho, who not only officially signed for a third division Italian side while in the city, but was afforded a VVIP spot just outside the players’ tunnel where he could greet the players and Carlo Ancelotti, the coach, as they made their way out. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Norway’s ‘Viking row’ celebration irks neighbours; Infantino defends hydration breaks – live
⚽ All the latest news on a day packed with six matches ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail John How do we feel about the penalty that wasn’t? I don’t really see how you can’t give it. Fatawu was in and Konsa launches into him, getting nowhere near the ball with no chance of getting at the ball – which makes it a red card too. Continue reading...
ESPNThe 'best male soccer player' Championship Belt: Barnwell picks titleholders going back nearly 50 years
Let's look back through history and name the top men's soccer player in the world for every year since 1979. Which 17 players have held the championship belt?
The Guardian Football‘Not much faith’: the view from Brazil as they prepare to face Scotland
Debate is raging back home about whether Neymar, Casemiro, Endrick – and others – should be in the World Cup team against the Tartan Army The big stars have turned up for the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain team to help them thump Saudi Arabia. Lionel Messi is the tournament’s top scorer, giving Argentina hope of pinning “ la cuarta estrella ” to their shirts. And Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo are all vying for the Golden Boot as their teams look towards to the next stage. However, the five-time champions Brazil are failing to convince. They finished fifth in the Conmebol qualifying table with 28 points from 18 games, their worst ever qualifying campaign. Being competitive in a 2-1 defeat to France in March, before wins against Croatia, Panama and Egypt in friendlies, perhaps gave false hope. Continue reading...
ESPNWatching Spain's Yamal score his first World Cup g...
The modest Catalan district of Rocafonda is where Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal grew up. And ESPN was there to see him score his first World Cup goal.
The Guardian FootballWho are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory photoshoots Lionel Messi of Argentina stands rigidly in front of the camera. Marc Cucurella of Spain whips his hair and appears to boogie. Diego Moreira of Belgium covers his eyes with his forearm and reveals an eerie tattoo. Harry Kane leans awkwardly on to one knee. There are 1,248 football players and 48 managers at the World Cup, and none could escape the obligatory media duty that is the official portrait – whether or not they had a fun pose in mind. (Above) Diego Moreira of Belgium obscures his eyes for an eerie portrait. (Below) Marc Cucurella of Spain, Ronald Araújo of Uruguay and various other familiar faces. Continue reading...
BBC SportFastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?