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 of Michael Carrick’s squad
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
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
Is Neymar the first to bookend his international career with goals at the same venue? | The Knowledge
Plus: national team colours that are different from flags; Senegal’s goal difference record setters; and Scotland’s unbeaten 1974 tournament
Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await at World Cup
The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have delighted fans at home and set an example to other sides beset with off-field problems
Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
After a goalless draw with Colombia, Switzerland won a penalty shootout 4-3 with Ruben Vargas converting the winning spot-kick to set up a match against Argentina
Deloitte review: Premier League clubs’ pre-tax losses surge by 600% to £948m
The clubs’ losses increased between 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons which was attributed to transfer spending and the lack of one-off sales