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The Guardian FootballLionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius Wednesday night, Atlanta Stadium, 101 games down, three left to play, and finally it makes sense. Bring on The Countdown, that moment just before kick-off in every one of those quietly fascinating World Cup matches where suddenly the world’s most excited man is bellowing over the PA system in a state of outraged, crowing transport, like the last voice you’ll ever hear before the American century explodes in a ball of inanity, fried chicken and porn. “NAYYYN!! EEEIGHYYT!! SEEEVEERRN!! …” the world’s most excited man shouts, prelude to some cautious rolling possession, maybe an early back-pass, and an agreeable reminder that the game itself will not be stage managed. You want quiet bathos? This World Cup will deliver the greatest goddam quiet bathos the galaxy has ever seen. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career
The striker is driven by a sense of destiny but to be remembered as an all-time great outside England requires big-game performances Five days to win the Ballon d’Or. The way to do it: outshine Lionel Messi in Atlanta, then see off Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal on Sunday. For Harry Kane, nothing will come without a fight. The England captain was doubted when he was a kid, back when the youth coaches at Tottenham wondered if it was worth keeping him, and he faces another seismic battle against Argentina on Wednesday. This could be the crowning moment of Kane’s career. The Bayern Munich striker has enjoyed the season of his life, with more domestic trophies in the bag and 73 goals in 64 appearances for club and country. There are more steps to take, though. The chance to lead England into a first World Cup final abroad is within reach. All Kane has to do to is outperform the greatest footballer of all time. Continue reading...
BBC Sport'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry
As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.
BBC SportWho else? How Bellingham became indispensable again
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
ESPNHaaland is not just Norway's talisman, but also th...
In a different timeline, Haaland could have played for England, but the man has become the avatar for Norway and, in many ways, the World Cup as a whole. Can he launch them past England in the quarterfinals?
The Guardian FootballTunnel vision: candid photos of World Cup 2026 stars
Footballers are known for their eclectic matchday rituals: Lionel Messi likes to drink maté with teammate Rodrigo De Paul at exactly 9.30am, while Harry Kane always dons the left side of his kit first. These candid photos show the 2026 World Cup’s elite players finalising their mental and physical preparations Continue reading...
ESPNMeet your World Cup quarterfinalists! How they got...
Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals are underway, with each team three wins from lifting the trophy. Next up, Norway vs. England.
BBC SportI've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer
Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Egypt fury after Argentina win thriller, Croatia head coach Dalic quits – live
⚽ All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email us Perhaps Lionel Messi could do with a look at this video – our own Nikhita Chulani sifts the data in search of the perfect penalty. Just in, from AP. Continue reading...
BBC SportGoals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?
BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
ESPNEngland top Mexico with best win on foreign soil
Outside of England, the Three Lions' World Cup history is mixed at best, but they defied the odds to grind out an emotional last-16 win over Mexico.
ESPNWorld Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: ...
In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the field looks like from worst to best of the teams remaining?
BBC SportWhere does Mexico win rank among England's best results?
BBC Sport looks at some of England's most famous away victories after their epic win against Mexico at the Azteca - plus you can have your say.
ESPNCan Egypt get the ball to their stars? One big que...
As this week sees the World Cup field cut from 32 to 16, we're wondering what the biggest issue is for each team still in the tournament.
ESPNInside Real Madrid's transfer plans: Mourinho pull...
José Mourinho's predecessors at Real Madrid were frustrated by a lack of control over transfers, but he's changing the age profile for instant success.
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...
BBC SportTime for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
ESPNReranking Europe's top clubs by player performance...
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and PSG players have impressed, but which clubs have had the best World Cup?