Ghosts of the Azteca: England return to scene of infamous Maradona handball
Mexico have a formidable record in their iconic stadium but for many it will always be associated with one player
Thomas Tuchel claims Fifa rule puts England at ‘huge’ disadvantage in Mexico City altitude
Thomas Tuchel lamented a Fifa rule that has shut down one possible acclimatisation plan for the last-16 tie against co-hosts
Keir Starmer to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England v Mexico match
PM says ‘whole country will be backing the team’ for 1am game, as licensing hours extended after fierce backlash
Egyptian-Australians grapple with a ‘bittersweet’ dilemma: who to support in the World Cup?
The Egyptian diaspora are ‘addicted to football’ and will be in full voice when the Pharaohs take on the Socceroos. For some it’s a ‘win-win situation’
Trump is avoiding the World Cup because it’s packed with good things he doesn’t like | Barney Ronay
For all its gloss and elitist governance, football will not bend to the will of a president so eager to demonise and exclude
Football Daily | England survive a Lionel M masterclass and roll on to the Azteca … just
In today’s Football Daily: Thomas Tuchel’s team dodge one thanks to Harry Kane
Malik Tillman’s bloody sock game rockets into US World Cup history
The midfielder had to work hard to win his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this tournament. He is more than repaying his coach’s faith
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral: ‘If you’re like “oh, it’s Messi”, you’re gonna lose your mind’
The full-back on defying the odds, dealing with racism, Cape Verde’s party people and taking on Lionel Messi
Transfer roundup: Everton clinch Hackney signing, Spurs announce Fernandes
Everton have signed Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough in a deal that may rise to £25m, and Tottenham have signed Mateus Fernandes from West Ham
Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United
Manchester United Women’s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the WSL club