Cablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed? Midfielder got England back on level terms in fine fashion but pictures suggest illegal interference in the buildup July 12, 2026 Football
Argentina’s World Cup built on ‘suffering’ faces its biggest test in England | Pablo Iglesias Maurer The defending champions have taken two of their three knockout-round matches to extra-time. What will their legacy be? July 12, 2026 Football
Football without faith is nothing so Infantino is playing with fire at World Cup | Jonathan Wilson Swirl around Fifa’s machinations and doubts about big team and big name bias creates doubt – and that’s a dangerous game July 11, 2026 Football
‘A brilliant reprieve, a unifying force’: America falls in love with World Cup Packed stadiums, record TV viewers, and an outlet for joyous multiculturalism under attack by Trump – the tournament has taken the US by storm July 11, 2026 Football
Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium July 11, 2026 Football
Haaland’s hometown hails ‘little boy who grew into a huge Viking’ The people of Bryne were proud of local hero’s rise to the top of world football as Norway prepared for England in the World Cup quarter-finals July 11, 2026 Football
Tuchel fears more Haaland heroics as England seek identity against Norway The head coach said ‘you can’t avoid focusing’ on the forward, who has form against Tuchel’s sides, before Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final July 11, 2026 Football
‘What’s more American than baseball?’: World Cup brings fans, chants and verve to the national pastime The crossover in the American sports calendar has made for a compelling collision of cultures, from Scots in Boston to a new English folk hero in Atlanta July 11, 2026 Football
Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium July 10, 2026 Football
Cutting off Erling Haaland is key but Norway are not just a one-man team | Emma Hayes England will need to be wary of a united Ståle Solbakken side who know their strengths before Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final July 10, 2026 Football