World Cup Day 18: Co-hosts Canada march on to last 16
Day 18 saw the first knockout game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and it was a historic one for co-hosts Canada. We’ve recapped…
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World Cup Day 19: Penalty drama as Germany and Netherlands crash out
Matchday 19 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 brought us two penalty shootouts, two come-from-behind victories and one monumental shock result. Here is our…
World Cup Group Stage Awards: Magic Messi, French firepower
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has been completed, and as we head into the knockout rounds, it’s time to reflect on…
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke has resigned from his position as Scotland manager following their World Cup exit. Scotland failed to progress from the group stages after…
World Cup Day 17: DR Congo progress, Messi scores again
The first knockout round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set after the conclusion of the group stages on day 17. We’ve recapped…
World Cup Round of 32 in full as England discover opponents
After the longest group stage in history, we finally know the full slate of FIFA World Cup fixtures for the round of 32. England’s…
World Cup Day 16: Cape Verde make history, Dembele delivers
The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to a conclusion, with Cape Verde joining the best the teams in the…
England reach World Cup last 32 before Panama finale
England have booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds before kicking a ball in their final group game. Thomas Tuchel’s side are…
📈 World Cup Power Rankings: England tumble as Spain surge
The stakes are rising at the FIFA World Cup as nations battle for a place in the knockout stages of the tournament, but which…
The Cristiano Ronaldo Conundrum for Portugal
Out of all 48 teams in the World Cup, there has been no other team that has looked so distinctively different in their first…
World Cup Day 15: Ecuador shock Germany as six teams go through
Half a dozen nations booked their place in the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup on matchday 15 as we get ever closer…
Sunderland striker Brobbey achieves rare World Cup feat
Brian Brobbey is having a World Cup to remember after a brilliant start to the 2026 tournament for The Netherlands. Brobbey started the Dutch’s…
The Brazilian players to score in the first three games of a World Cup
Vinicius Junior booked Brazil’s place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as group winners on Wednesday, after scoring twice in his side’s…
World Cup Day 14: Brazil beat Scotland, South Africa make history
Matchday 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw Brazil beat Scotland in emphatic fashion, while South Africa stunned South Korea to make the…
Iconic Performances: Fabio ‘The Berlin Wall’ Cannavaro in the 2006 World Cup semi-final
Defenders are invariably omitted from the conversation about the greatest performances of all-time. Outstanding defensive displays are hard to recall and even easier to…
World Cup Day 13: Ronaldo proves point, England snooze fest
Matchday 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw Cristiano Ronaldo joint the big-name party, and England given a reality check. We’ve recapped all…
England player ratings vs Ghana: Three Lions held to drab Boston stalemate
Thomas Tuchel’s England were brought crashing back down to earth at Boston Stadium as a resolute Ghana side held them to a goalless draw…
African players with most combined goals and assists in World Cup history
Africa’s story at the FIFA World Cup is one of football’s most compelling narratives. From the continent’s earliest appearances on the global stage to…