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ESPNNo matter the France result, Paraguay's inspired W...
Back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, Paraguay have already stunned Germany. Now, they face an even greater challenge against an in-form France.
ESPNNagelsmann out as Germany boss, Klopp lined up
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said Friday he has had discussions with the German federation about taking over as national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann's exit.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: England get hostile reception in Mexico City as last 16 begins; Cape Verde give huge scare to Argentina – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Mail us Australia lost to Egypt on penalties in one of the more disastrous shootout cock ups. Changing goalkeepers is a bold move, especially when Mat Ryan made a right Shilton of himself. Jonathan Wilson was there. Continue reading...
ESPNTransfer rumors, news: Premier League clubs on ale...
Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have been alerted over a potential deal for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. Transfer Talk has the latest.
BBC SportIn spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
BBC SportBrazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-16 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.
BBC SportEight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins Les Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1. Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town. Even when an opponent is feeling comfortable, Michael Olise or Kylian Mbappé can produce genius without notice, ripping apart the best-organised defences. “I did say that I wanted to enjoy this World Cup to the fullest,” Mbappé told reporters after the Sweden game. It is hard to imagine the fun stopping any time soon. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballFor all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson
Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but the continent’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much higher For Africa, this World Cup feels like one of those classic memes from the early days of social media. Is it a gold and white dress or a black and blue dress? Is it a duck or a rabbit? Has this been a good World Cup for Africa or one that underlines the problems of football on the continent? It probably depends where you’re standing. For years, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) had been arguing that five places were not enough for its 54 members: 9% of African sides were represented at a World Cup, while 50% of South America’s members were. The response to that was South American countries had won the World Cup 10 times, whereas Africa had not had a semi-finalist until Morocco reached the last four in Qatar in 2022. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballJürgen Klopp holds Germany talks: ‘I’m more than recharged, I’m ready’
He says intensive discussions needed with federation Klopp wants to agree way ahead with changes required Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in negotiations to take over as Germany’s coach and says he has “recharged” the energy missing when he left Liverpool . Klopp is the German football federation’s preferred candidate after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany lost on penalties to Paraguay in the World Cup last 32. “Julian has stepped down and the [federation] is working on the succession and has approached me in the course of those considerations,” Klopptold the German broadcaster Magenta TV. Continue reading...
The Guardian Football‘An incredible man’: how Carlo Ancelotti has turned Brazil into potential World Cup winners
Italian’s man-management and decisiveness has shielded the talented Seleção squad and made fans believe again Brazil arrived at the World Cup with several open wounds. Since Qatar in 2022 there were four changes of manager, 95 players called up and a political crisis, including the ousting of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president. It has been a big mess, with many uncertainties, and the mood among the fans was one of pessimism. But then Carlo Ancelotti arrived . Gradually under the Italian, the team has taken shape and transformed its relationship with fans, who are again dreaming of a sixth World Cup after 24 years without one, the longest such drought along with the period between 1970 and 1994. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMy Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat
Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen live When I took my first television work with ITV at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, I never imagined I would attend a game that would be an iconic “I was there” day. England against Argentina at the Azteca Stadium in front of 114,000 people featured, thanks to Diego Maradona, first the most controversial goal in World Cup history, then the best I have seen live. The match was unforgettable and even the buildup sticks in the memory. The traffic in Mexico City was bumper to bumper, it took ages to travel short distances and if you were unlucky you would meet one of the corrupt local policemen who would challenge the driver and expect small recompense. Continue reading...
ESPNSwitzerland eliminate Algeria to progress to R16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Germany hold Klopp talks after Nagelsmann quits; Portugal to face Spain after VAR drama – live
⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email us Julian Nagelsmann is set to resign as Germany coach , according to reports in the newspaper, Bild. It was reported on Friday the 38-year-old had agreed to leave following talks with senior German soccer officials, a three-hour “secret summit” on Thursday at the German Football Association (DFB) headquarters in Frankfurt. That pundit was Ange Postecoglou , and now, Asia’s No 1 team need him to not just talk the talk but walk the nation to the top level of the global game. The federation in Tokyo should do all they can to get his signature on a lengthy contract as he is going to be in demand this summer. Continue reading...
BBC SportDenmark defender Thomsen signs two-year London City deal
London City Lionesses sign Denmark international defender Janni Thomsen from Utah Royals FC.
BBC SportArgentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
ESPNTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye £130m move for...
Manchester United are reportedly looking at signing Crystal Palace forward Ismaïla Sarr. Transfer Talk has the latest.
The Guardian FootballGermany hold Jürgen Klopp talks after Julian Nagelsmann quits as head coach
Nagelsmann agrees to quit following World Cup exit Klopp to begin discussions over return to management Julian Nagelsmann will step down as Germany’s head coach after the team’s disappointing showing at the World Cup, paving the way for the former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to replace the 38-year-old. Nagelsmann agreed to leave the post he took over from Hansi Flick a little under three years ago after talks with German Football Association (DFB) officials at their headquarters in Frankfurt on Thursday. Continue reading...