World Cup Day 12: Messi smashes record, weather delay, Mbappe and Haaland purr
Matchday 12 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 bore witness to Lionel Messi setting a new record, the first lengthy weather delay of the…
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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Threeway race between Messi, Mbappe and Haaland
The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot is shaping to be one of the greatest of all-time, with Lionel Messi, Kylian…
Iconic Performances: The night Zinedine Zidane dominated Brazil
Special players are defined by the biggest games in their careers, performances or moments which leave an imprint on the memories of football fans…
Every player to win 100 caps for France as Mbappe reaches milestone
Kylian Mbappe is set to celebrate another huge milestone for France when Les Bleus face Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this evening.…
World Cup Day 11: Cape Verde upset odds again; Salah stars
Matchday 11 of the FIFA World Cup saw Spain find their form, Cape Verde upset the odds again, and Mohamed Salah star. We’ve recapped…
Iconic Performances: Monstrous Arshavin leaves the Dutch reeling at Euro 2008
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein illuminates many truths about the modern world. Among them, her cautions on the pitfalls of science are the most profoundly relevant.…
World Cup Day 10: Super sub Undav, Curacao make history
Another action-packed day of the FIFA World Cup saw the Netherlands and Japan run riot, and Curacao make history. We’ve recapped all the happenings…
How FIFA’s new World Cup format manufactures dead rubbers
FIFA’s expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams has generated much debate, but there is one change to the competition’s bloated structure that…
World Cup Day 9: Scotland fume, historic red card, Ancelotti under fire
The FIFA World Cup brought yet more drama and stunning goals as Scotland lost to Morocco in controversial circumstances, while the USA, Brazil and…
Key dates for the Premier League 2026/27 season
With the Premier League releasing the fixture list for the 2026/27 season, we now have a fuller picture of the campaign to come and…
Premier League fixtures released as Alonso starts with London derby
The Premier League have released the fixture list for next season in full, and Xabi Alonso will begin his stint as Chelsea manager with…
World Cup Day 8: Co-hosts win, Canada victory marred
Thursday’s World Cup action saw a massive, if marred, win for co-hosts Canada, while Mexico are heading into the knockouts. We’ve recapped all the…
📈 World Cup Power Rankings: German goal-fest and Messi magic
The 2026 World Cup’s opening matches are complete, and it’s time to introduce the tournament’s Power Rankings. After each match day, we’ll rank the…
World Cup Day 7: England make statement; Ronaldo blanks
Wednesday’s World Cup action saw some big hitters kick off their campaigns as Portugal and England featured. We’ve recapped all the happenings from matchday…
Four things we learned from England 4-2 Croatia
England are up and running at the 2026 World Cup after a 4-2 win over Croatia in Texas. A fine second-half performance from Thomas…
England player ratings vs Croatia: Kane and Bellingham star in World Cup opener
Thomas Tuchel’s first tournament game as England manager was a wild ride as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 at the Dallas Stadium. The…
England vs Croatia – Combined XI ahead of World Cup clash
England take on Croatia in the opening fixture of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight. Thomas Tuchel’s team meet a Croatian…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums: Full List of Venues, Roof Types, Air Conditioning and Heat Rules Explained
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest ever, and its 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States are as much a…