Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup
The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament
From Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup
We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia
What does Sam Kerr’s return to the NWSL mean for the league, Gotham FC and the player herself?
The Australian superstar returns to the US after a seven-year absence – and will find a vastly changed landscape
Marcus Rashford expected to start new season back at Manchester United
Marcus Rashford is set to be re-integrated at Manchester United after the World Cup, with the forward set to start next season as part
World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set
We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins
USMNT World Cup player ratings: high marks for McKennie and Tillman, but Pulisic and Dest fall short
The Americans crashed out in disappointing fashion, but there were positives from the tournament on the whole. We look at how the roster performed
The Spin | ‘Plant pots in the urinals’: Lord’s pioneers reunite and reflect 50 years after first women’s game
On the eve of Friday’s first women’s Test at Lord’s, nine England players and one Australian from 1976 are gathering
Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump | Chris Foy
Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t