Erling Haaland claims pressure is all on England in quarter-final with Norway The Norway striker says the media ‘should put every single pressure’ on England and makes a knowing reference to his famous ‘Stay humble’ remark July 9, 2026 Football
Rice and Ødegaard put club union on hold in decisive duel between England and Norway Two architects of Arsenal’s title triumph are likely to have starring roles for their country in pursuit of a place in the World Cup semi-finals July 9, 2026 Football
Anthony Gordon: ‘I have always been very intrigued to see who I can become’ England winger tells David Hytner about his thirst for self-improvement, triumph at the Azteca and the ‘spiritual’ Thomas Tuchel July 9, 2026 Football
France national team uses ICE deportation planes for World Cup travel The plane that French team used after match with Paraguay flew 44 deportation-related flights this year alone July 9, 2026 Football
Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it? Thirteen of the past 15 shootouts at World Cups have been won by the team that went second July 9, 2026 Football
Egypt’s World Cup ended in heartbreak but they gave the country reason to smile | Karim Zidan For Egypt this World Cup was about more than football – it was the first glimpse of collective joy that Egyptians have enjoyed in 15 years July 9, 2026 Football
France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup Ninety-nine players at the tournament were born in France. Six of them could line up for Morocco in the quarter-final July 9, 2026 Football
World Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so … France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions July 9, 2026 Football
England to get bank holiday if team win World Cup, Starmer expected to announce Prime minister understood to be poised to give England a day off should the nation’s team bring home the trophy for first time since 1966 July 8, 2026 Football
White House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card Andrew Giuliani claims actions of referee Raphael Claus over US player Folarin Balogun ‘very, very highly suspicious’ July 8, 2026 Football