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The Guardian FootballArgentina continue to show ‘heart’ but flaws are apparent before Switzerland clash
Close calls against Cape Verde and Egypt show Scaloni’s side are vulnerable, despite all the brilliance of Lionel Messi It is among the defining moments of this World Cup: Lionel Messi wandering the pitch in Atlanta with tears rolling down his face. Minutes earlier, Argentina had been down two goals to Egypt and on the brink of elimination in the last 16. Messi had missed a penalty and was set to bear blame for the result. Instead, the Argentina legend created the same magic he always seems to, spearheading a miraculous, three-goal swing in just over 10 minutes and pushing the Albiceleste into the quarter-finals . And now he was crying. And so were his teammates. And so was his head coach, Lionel Scaloni, who could not contain his emotion in a post-game interview. His own players, the coach says, have taken to calling him el llorón. The crybaby. “I can’t even look at you,” Scaloni told a touchline reporter, in tears. “I’m sorry. I’m obviously very emotional. What a group of players, brother. I’m sorry. That’s it, I have to go.” Continue reading...
The Guardian Football‘Give me another medal!’: meet the hair stylist who has taken over the World Cup
Jayèma on working with England stars, a new look for Raphinha and forging a friendship with Lamine Yamal’s family Jayèma has had a World Cup like no other. Who else but the London hair stylist has worked with footballers from England, Brazil, the United States and Canada, and hung out with Lamine Yamal and his family, while having no idea who Lionel Messi is until recently? Who else but Jayèma has been to her first game of men’s football and left before the end of a tumultuous match between Mexico and England at the Azteca Stadium because the atmosphere was too “rowdy”? Who else has made so many footballers feel especially good about their hair and themselves, but the hardest-working stylist and male groomer in elite sport? Continue reading...
BBC SportBorn in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?
ESPNSource: Barça bid for Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi
Barcelona have made an offer for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi as they continue to build their attack for next season, a source told ESPN.
BBC SportFrance cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
ESPNCopy of Copy of So, Ronaldo's World Cup era is over. Where did eac...
Cristiano Ronaldo said this would be his last World Cup, and after losing to Spain on Monday night, this chapter of his incredible career is now closed. Let's look back to see where each campaign went wrong.
ESPNIf not for Messi, Argentina would surely be out of...
Argentina's win vs. Egypt was down to Leo Messi, who seems to be dragging his team to another final.
ESPNMarcotti's Mini World Cup Musings: Messi is supern...
After 28 days of games, Wednesday is the first rest day of the 2026 World Cup: the perfect opportunity to reflect on four weeks of fabulous football.
BBC SportAre stuttering penalties clever or a fail? Stats suggest they are a no-no
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's win against Morocco is the latest example of a player missing a penalty after stuttering in the run-up.
BBC SportKlopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe
Jurgen Klopp says he "flew around in a circle" in a private plane with Kylian Mbappe and his family when he tried to sign him for Liverpool a decade ago.
BBC SportNorway's Haaland calls for media pressure on England before quarter-final
Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
ESPNEgypt FA: Can't be silent on Argentina referee cal...
The Egyptian FA said it "cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions" following the team's round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the World Cup.
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.
BBC SportHas your area gone football mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing
We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.
The Guardian FootballEgypt’s World Cup adventure gave the country its first collective joy in 15 years | Karim Zidan
In a nation where more than 70% of people rely on food subsidies the team’s history-making campaign brought welcome celebration For nearly 15 minutes on Tuesday it seemed Egypt were about to complete one of the great World Cup upsets. The Pharaohs were up 2-0 against Argentina, the world champions. The goalkeeper, Mostafa Shobeir, had earlier saved a penalty to deny Lionel Messi an equaliser. Then, late in the second half, Argentina staged a remarkable comeback. Inspired by their talisman, they scored three goals in 13 minutes to book a spot in the quarter-finals , ending Egypt’s magical run. The dramatic match transformed the Egyptians’ triumph into heartbreak, and then into anger over what many regarded as a refereeing decisions that favoured Argentina . Yet, amid the frustration, there was also a kindling sense of pride. When the Egypt team returned to their hotel in Atlanta, they were greeted by legions of fans who gathered to show their appreciation. It was an emotional reception, the players standing and applauding in a shared moment of gratitude – a reminder that, despite the heart-wrenching end, this team had given Egyptians their first glimpse of collective joy in 15 years, dating back to the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Continue reading...
BBC SportNobody can question integrity of World Cup referees - Collina
World Cup officials are not "influenced by anyone" and "nobody can question the integrity" when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina.
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...
The Guardian FootballEngland’s big chances and France’s shots: how World Cup quarter-finalists’ stats line up
Each of the eight teams has at least one key strength, from Swiss speed to Spanish defence The World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage and the favourites to reach the last four in descending order of likelihood, according to Opta, are France, Spain, Argentina and England. All eight remaining teams have positive data in their favour from the tournament, though. Continue reading...